Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) Syllabus

Semester 1 / Module 1: Foundation of Early Childhood Education

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  Introduction to Pre-Primary & Primary Education

  
  


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  History & Philosophy of Early Childhood Education (Montessori, Froebel, Tagore, etc.)

  
  


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  Child Development (0–6 years) – Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Development

  
  


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  Principles of Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)

  
  


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  Importance of Play in Early Learning

  
  

Semester 2 / Module 2: Child Psychology & Pedagogy

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  Basics of Child Psychology

  
  


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  Learning Theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Skinner, etc.)

  
  


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  Growth Milestones & Behavior Patterns

  
  


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  Identification of Learning Difficulties

  
  


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  Motivation & Classroom Management

  
  


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  Role of Teacher in Personality Development

  
  

Semester 3 / Module 3: Teaching Methodologies & Classroom Practices

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  Methods & Approaches of Teaching in Nursery (Play-way, Montessori, Activity-based, Project method)

  
  


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  Language Development in Early Years

  
  


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  Teaching of Numbers, Shapes, and Pre-Math Concepts

  
  


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  Teaching of Environmental Science (EVS) Basics

  
  


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  Creative Teaching (Songs, Stories, Rhymes, Puppetry, Dramatization)

  
  


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  Art, Craft, Music, and Dance in Early Education

  
  


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  Lesson Planning & Teaching Aids (Charts, Flashcards, Puppets, Digital tools)

  
  

Semester 4 / Module 4: Health, Nutrition & School Administration

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  Health, Hygiene & Nutrition for Children

  
  


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  Common Childhood Illnesses and First Aid

  
  


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  Physical Education & Yoga for Kids

  
  


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  School Organization & Administration in Nursery Schools

  
  


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  Parent-Teacher Communication & Relationship Building

  
  


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  Record Keeping & Evaluation of Students

  
  

Semester 5 / Module 5: Practical Training & Internship

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  Observation of Teaching Methods

  
  


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  Preparation of Teaching Aids (charts, flashcards, puppets, activity sheets)

  
  


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  Micro Teaching Sessions

  
  


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  Internship in Nursery/Primary School (3–6 months)

  
  


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  Case Studies of Children (slow learners, gifted, special needs)

  
  


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  Project Work & Assignments