BS Early Childhood Care & Education

Introduction

BS in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program is designed not only for the teachers of ECCE but for all those professionals and caregivers who are engaged in the children's social, emotional, cognitive, and overall personality development. This program is closely linked with the National Curriculum of ECCE and international standards required for ECCE teachers and professionals.  BS ECCE is a wide-ranging training program comprised of 8 semesters that contains the understanding and training of ECCE professionals in different aspects such as child rights, child security and safety, social & emotional development, family, and community engagement, and cognitive development, as well as theories underlying these aspects. This program focuses on practical learning in ECCE for professionals, therefore the components of an internship and a research project are also included in the program. As the new undergraduate policy of HEC emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship in early childhood education, the program also caters to the needs and requirements as laid down in the policy. This program is not only beneficial for prospective teachers or ECCE professionals but also equally important for mothers and fathers to get awareness about child development and education. This will help them to groom and nourish their children.  

OBJECTIVES

After the successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

  1. Develop skills to support children’s overall growth and development.
  2. Train professionals to meet national and global standards in ECCE.
  3. Build awareness of child rights, safety, and well-being.
  4. Strengthen partnerships with families and communities.
  5. Link child development theories with practical applications.
  6. Promote research and hands-on learning in ECCE.
  7. Encourage entrepreneurial skills in early childhood education.
  8. Empower parents with knowledge about child development.

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate or FA or FSC or 12 years of education

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

4 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Open Distance Learning

Total Credits Hours Required

126

S.No.

Course Title

Code

Credit Hours

Cluster

1

Basics of Urdu / Bunyaadi Urdu

9001

3

GC (Arts and Humanities)

2

Application of Information and Communication Technologies

9384

3 (2+1)

GC

3

Introduction to Sociology, Culture and Society

9410

3

GC (Social Sciences)

4

Quantitative Reasoning-1

8277

3

GC

5

Functional English

9382

3

GC
 

Total Credit Hours

  

15

  

GC: General Course

N/C: Non-Credit hour course

DC: Disciplinary Course/Major

IDC: Interdisciplinary course

S.No.

Course Title

Code

Credit Hours

Cluster

1

Islamic Studies / Ethics

9401 / 5437

3

GC

2

Basics of Environmental Sciences

9389

3 (2+1)

GC (Natural Sciences)

3

Quantitative Reasoning-2

8278

4

GC

4

Expository Writing

9381

3

GC

5

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

9378

3

GC

6

Home, School and Community Relations

8271

3

DC / Major-1
 

Total Credit Hours

  

19

  

S.No.

Course Title

Code

Credit Hours

Cluster

1

Civics and Community Engagement

9385

3

GC

2

Entrepreneurship

5026

3

GC

3

Child Development

1626

3

DC / Major -2

4

Early Childhood Curriculum

1625

3

DC / Major -3

5

Introduction to Education

9443

3

DC / Major -4

6

Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Years

8290

3

DC / Major -5
 

Total Credit Hours

  

18

  

S.No.

Course Title

Code

Credit Hours

Cluster

1

Overview of Early Childhood Care & Education in Pakistan

8272

3

DC / Major -6

2

Foundations of ECCE

8286

3

DC / Major -7

3

Language & Literacy Development

8283

3

DC / Major -8

4

Organization of ECCE Environment

8289

3

DC / Major -9

5

Arts and Crafts in Early Childhood Education

8280

3

DC / Major -10

6

Pakistan Studies

9374

3

Gen
 

Total Credit Hours

  

18

  

Associate Degree Requirements:

DC=10 courses=30 Credit Hours GC=36 Credit Hours

Total AD=66 Credit Hours

S.No.

Course Title

Code

Credit Hours

Cluster

1

Home Economics

6484

3

IDC-1

2

Teaching Reading & Writing

8291

3

DC / Major -11

3

Applied Research

8293

3

DC / Major -12

4

Technology in ECE Classroom

8288

3

DC / Major -13

5

Behavior and Family Dynamics in Early Years

8292

3

DC / Major -14

6

Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, Translation and Tafsir)

9487

N/C

Compulsory Course
 

Total Credit Hours

  

15

  

S.No.

Course Title

Code

Credit Hours

Cluster

1

Children’s Literature

8273

3

DC / Major -15

2

Play-Based Learning in ECE

8282*

3

DC / Major -16

3

Professional Ethics in Early Childhood Education

8285

3

DC / Major -17

4

Formative Assessment

8284

3

DC / Major -18

5

Material Development in ECCE

8274

3

DC / Major -19

6

Seerat-e-Tayyaba

9488

N/C

Compulsory Course
 

Total Credit Hours

  

15

  

S.No.

Course Title

Code

Credit Hours

Cluster

1

Inclusive Education

6413

3

IDC-2

2

Children Rights

8281

3

DC / Major -20

3

ECCE in Comparative Perspective

8287

3

DC / Major -21

4

Critical Thinking & Reflective Practices

8611

3

IDC-3

5

Capstone Project

8339

3

Research Requirements
 

Total Credit Hours

  

15

  

S.No.

Course Title

Code

Credit Hours

Cluster

1

Design for Children

8343

3

DC / Major -22

2

Educational Leadership and Management

8605

3

IDC-4

3

Introduction to Entrepreneurship in ECCE

8279

3

DC / Major -23

4

Internship

8276

3

Field Requirements

5

Performance Management in ECCE

8301

3

DC / Major -24
 

Total Credit Hours

  

15

  

1

2

3

4

5

Semesters

08

Workshop

The online workshop for each course will comprise of 12 hours, with 2 hours daily for 6 days except for the teaching practice and project as per AIOU policy. Each semester will have a workshop for the courses offered in that particular semester. There will be an online quiz for every course at the end of the workshop.

Assessment Weightage

Assignments (Weightage) Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage) Final Exam (Weightage) Passing Marks 
20% 30% Quiz 50% 50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory.

Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.