PREFACE
ECCE having the components of stimulation, preschool education, nutrition and health care for children under eight years plays a crucial role in the round development of a child and his/her future learning. It has been accorded a high priority in the National Policy on Education (1986) in the context of the universalisation of elementary education, especially for children who belong to a deprived section of society and are first-generation learners.
Although the need and significance of preschool education have been recognised at May Fora the coverage and the quality of preschool education have always remained a concern. The present document has been conceived in a holistic manner and suggests various measures to improve the quality of preschool education in the country.
The document highlights the need and significance of the ECCE, curriculum. methods for preschool education and discusses various issues related to coverage and quality with a perspective for the future. This document would help to bring about necessary changes in the system and make the learning of children natural, enjoyable and developmentally appropriate. It is also expected that the document would help teacher educators understand the concept and issues of ECCE and serve as an advocacy material to generate awareness among various stakeholders, administrators and policymakers. I would like to put on record my appreciation for the efforts of the author Prof. G.C. Upadhyay (Rtd.) in preparing this book.
It is hoped that the document will be very useful for researchers. various institutions, personnel, etc. working in this area. Suggestions are welcome.
MANJU JAIN
Professor and Head
Department of Elementary Education
National Council of Educational
Research and Training
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