New IGNOU DECE-01 Help Book Organizing Child Care Services in English – DECE Child Care Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – Introduction to the Child Care and Development
The Experience of Childhood
Basic Concepts in Child Development
Principles of Development
Needs and Rights of Children
Importance of Play in Development

Block 2 – The Child: Development in the First Twelve Months
Prenatal Development and Care
Physical, Motor and Sensory Development
Cognitive Development: The Emergence of Thought
Language Development: Learning to Speak
Socio-Emotional Development: The Early Relationships
Play Activities for Fostering Development

Block 3 – The Child: Development During Toddlerhood
Physical and Motor Development: Increase in Mobility and Control
Cognitive Development: Towards Mental Representation and Symbolic Thinking
Language Development: From Words to Sentences
Socio-Emotional Development: Expanding Relationships and The Emerging Self
Play Activities to Foster Development

Block 4 – The Child: Development During Preschool Years
Developing Physical Strength and Motor Coordination
Developing Cognitive Abilities and Understanding Concepts
Enhancing Language Skills
Social Relationships and Child-Rearing

Block 5 – Play Activities for Preschoolers-1
Play Activities for Movement and Mobility
Exploring the Environment
Play Activities for Developing Cognitive Abilities and Some Concepts
Furthering Language

Block 6 – Play Activities for Preschoolers-2
Fantasy, Story Telling and Dramatic Play
Art for Children
Rhythm: Music and Movement
Nurturing Creativity

Block 7 – Organizing a Child Care Center
Child Care Services in India
Planning the Curriculum
Setting-up and Running the Center
Involving the Family and the Community
Evaluation