SEMESTER I

Paper NTT-101: Principles and Philosophy of Nursery Education (100 Marks)

• Meaning, aims and importance of nursery education
• Educational thinkers: Montessori, Froebel, Pestalozzi, Dewey and Gandhi
• Pre-primary education in India: NEP 2020 and NCF-FS
• Types of nursery schools and their organisation
• Qualities, roles and responsibilities of a nursery teacher

Paper NTT-102: Child Psychology and Development (100 Marks)

• Stages of child development (2–6 years)
• Physical, motor and sensory development
• Cognitive, language and emotional development
• Learning theories and motivation in young children
• Behavioural problems, guidance and counselling
• Inclusive education and children with special needs

SEMESTER II

Paper NTT-103: Methods of Teaching Nursery Subjects (100 Marks)

• Teaching English: phonics, alphabets, vocabulary and rhymes
• Teaching Hindi: varnamala, matras and kahaniyan
• Teaching Mathematics: numbers, shapes, sorting, patterns and measurement
• Environmental awareness: family, plants, animals, seasons, transport and community helpers
• General knowledge, values and moral education
• Lesson planning and use of teaching aids

Paper NTT-104: Child Health, Nutrition and Safety (100 Marks)

• Child health and common diseases
• Immunisation, nutrition and balanced diet
• Hygiene habits and a healthy school environment
• First aid and emergency care
• Child safety, protection and school security measures

Paper NTT-105: Creative Activities: Art, Craft, Music and Drama (100 Marks)

• Drawing, colouring and painting techniques
• Paper craft, clay modelling and waste-material craft
• Action songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance
• Storytelling, puppetry and role play
• Celebration of festivals and organisation of school functions

Paper NTT-106: School Organisation, Classroom Management and ICT (100 Marks)

• Planning and setting up a nursery school: infrastructure, furniture and records
• Classroom management and daily routine
• Parent-teacher meetings and communication
• Assessment and progress reports for young children
• Use of computers, audio-visual aids and digital learning tools
• Professional ethics, career guidance and entrepreneurship in preschool education

PRACTICAL COMPONENT (400 MARKS)

• Practice Teaching (minimum 20 lessons) — 100 Marks
• Lesson Plan File — 50 Marks
• Art and Craft File with Teaching Aids — 50 Marks
• Rhymes, Songs and Storytelling Performance — 50 Marks
• School Internship (minimum 4 weeks) — 100 Marks
• Viva-Voce — 50 Marks