Welcome to a journey to India, which provides an overview of India's long history of child care systems. It discusses the progression from male-dominated early systems focused on male education to the development of kindergarten schools in 1890. Major philosophers who influenced India's early childhood education are described, including Gandhi, Montessori, Frobel, and Steiner. The document outlines the formal systems currently in place, including government-run anganwadis and balwadis as well as private options. Training requirements for workers are mentioned. Similarities and differences between India's and Canada's systems are briefly touched on.
2. An Overview of the Country
India a land rich in multi-culture and unity in
diversity.
The longest written constitution in the world.
Policies and decisions related to social welfare,
child care and development- based on the articles
in the constitution.
3. History of The Child Care System
Immense progress and development in Early
Childhood Education from the monarchial rule
of ancient days to the present day.
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4. History of The Child Care System
Male dominated society in the past- education
only to the male child.
Child care was given by gurus and female members.
5. History of The Child Care
System
Immersion of kindergarten
schools in 1890.
Gandhi’s philosophical
approach towards ECE in
1937.
6. History of The Child Care System
Maria Montessori visits India in
1939.Many Montessori schools
started.
7. Description of The Type of Child Care
System
Formal – government,
voluntary, work place
crèches, mobile crèche,
the nursery attached to
independent schools.
8. Description of The Type of
Child Care System
Government center run under the
name of Anganwadi and Balwadi.
9. The Underlying Philosophy
Maria Montessori
Work Experience Method
Friedrich Frobel
Play way Method
Rudolf Steiner
Explanation Method
10. The Underlying Philosophy
Meets the needs of
physical, intellectual,
emotional, and social
development of the
child.
11. Availability and Accessibility
Availability and access to day care is
based on social divides.
Three major segments- urban
(cities) , semi-urban (towns) and
rural (village).
12. Training Of The Early Childhood
Workers
Training for the teachers is an integral part for the
development of the child.
Teachers are either trained in government run
institutions or private colleges.
13. Training of The Early Childhood
Workers
To work in government run centers
a 3 months job training with some
ECE components are required
