Open and Distance Learning Council (odlc)
CERTIFIED PROGRAMMES – ECCE (Duration: 6 Months)
Eligibility Criteria :
✅ Minimum Qualification: 10th Pass or equivalent
✅ Minimum Age: 14 Years
✅ Students appearing in 10th are eligible
✅ No prior technical background required
✅ No upper age limit
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (ECCE)
Level 1
CERTIFICATION IN ECCE
FOUNDATION LEVEL – Entry into Early Childhood Education
Duration
6 months – 1 year
Eligibility
✅ Minimum 10th Pass or equivalent
✅ Candidates appearing in 10th may also apply
About The Programme
The Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) programmes offered by ODLC are designed to prepare learners for professional roles in preschool education, early learning facilitation, and academic leadership in early childhood settings. These programmes follow an academic, subject-based framework, aligned with nationally accepted educational practices and internationally understood early childhood education standards.
Level – 2
Advanced Diploma in ECCE
Senior / Leadership Level – Senior Educator / Centre Coordinator
Duration – 2 years
Eligibility
DIPLOMA IN ECCE / Nursery Teacher Education OR
10+2 with relevant teaching experience OR
Graduates interested in early childhood education
SUBJECT STRUCTURE
First Year - Advanced Pedagogy & Academic Strengthening
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Module No.
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Subject Code
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Subject Title
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1
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522
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Advanced Child Development & Developmental Psychology
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2
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523
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Contemporary Approaches in Early Childhood Education
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3
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524
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Curriculum Design & Programme Planning
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4
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525
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Early Childhood Pedagogy & Learning Environments
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5
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526
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Assessment, Evaluation & Child Progress Monitoring
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6
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527
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Inclusive Education & Early Intervention Strategies
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Leadership, Research & Professional Practice
Second Year - Leadership, Research & Professional Practice
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Module No.
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Subject Code
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Subject Title
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1
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528
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Family, Community & School Partnerships
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2
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529
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Educational Leadership & Centre Management
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3
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530
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Child Protection, Ethics & Professional Practice
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4
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531
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ICT & Digital Tools in Early Childhood Education
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5
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532
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Research Methods in Early Childhood Education
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6
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533
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Action Research / Case Study
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7
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534
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Advanced Teaching Practicum
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8
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535
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Extended Internship / Field-Based Project
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