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Posted By: SRIMATHI Member Level: Diamond Posted Date: 08 May 2008
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2005 Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Diploma Value Added Products from Fruits DECE-1: ORGANIZING CHILD CARE SERVICES December, 2005 Question paper
DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
Term-End Examination
December, 2005
DECE-1: ORGANIZING CHILD CARE SERVICES
Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Note : Question no.1 is compulsory. Answer any other four questions
1. The following is a schedule of activities prepared by an educator for her group of 3 1/2 - 4 year olds for three days. Children come to the centre at 9.00 a.m. and leave at 12.30 p.m. :
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday
9.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. Children arrive; greet them; talk to each child; organize assembly; rhymes; talking to children about what has been planned for them for the day
9.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Outdoor free play Outdoor free play Outdoor free play
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Structured activities related to the project of the week, 'Plants' Structured activities related to the project of the week, 'Plants' Structured activities related to the project of the week, 'Plants'
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Snacks
11.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon Story telling Painting activity Clay work
12.00 noon to 12.30 p.m. Indoor free play Indoor free play Indoor free play
12.30 p.m. Departure
(a) Analyze the above schedule in terms-of the principles of curriculum planning and state whether or not it is appropriate. (10)
(b) In what area/areas do the following aciivities which have been mentioned in the schedule mainly foster development : (6)
(i) Outdoor free play
(ii) Structured activities on the theme 'Plants'
(iii) Story telling
(iv) Painting
(v) Clay work
(vi) Indoor free play
(c) Describe three different activities that the educator can carry out on the theme 'Plants'. State the materials required for the activity, if any. (3x4)
(d) Prepare an alternative schedule of activities for three days, using the same format as the schedule above. As far as possible do not repeat the activities mentioned in the schedule above. (12)
2. (a) Descnbe five ways/activities through which the caregiver can stimulate the language development of the child during the first two years of life. (10)
(b) Describe three activities that you will carry out with preschoolers to foster their pre-reading and pre-writing skills. State the materials required for each activity. (5)
3. (a) Briefly describe each of the four parenting styles you have read about. You have also read that each parenting style fosters certain specific personality characteristics in children. State the personality characteristics associated with each style. You can answer in the following format : (12)
Parenting Style Description Personality
characteristics
fostered in children
(b) List (do not describe in detail) three activities/ways through which you can foster the child's social and emotional development in the preschool setting. (3)
4. (a) Describe any two characteristics of the preschooler's thought process as discussed by Piaget. Give examples to explain your answer. (7)
(b) Describe, giving examples, four ways/activities through which the caregiver can stimulate the cognitive development of the child during the first two years. (8)
5. Wite on any three of the following in 250 - 350 words : (5+5+5)
(a) Organizing indoor space in the centre
(b) Development of the attachment bond between the mother and child
(c) Involving the family and the community in the activities of the preschool centre
(d) Methods of evaluating children's progress
6. (a) What is the value of including (i) art activities (ii) music related activities in the curriculum for young children ? (3+3)
(b) List four activities that you can carry out with children after narrating a story to them. You do not have to describe the activities in detail. (4)
(c) Explain what is meant by
(i) 'letting children discover for themselves'
(ii) 'child-centered approach to teaching' (2.5+2.5)
7. (a) You have taken a group ot three year old children for a trip to ihe market-place. How will this visit contribute to their development ? Clearly indicate different areas in which their development will be fostered. Give reasons for your answer. (7)
(b) List the factors you will keep in mind when (4+4)
(i) planning play activities for children.
(ii) buying toys & play materials for children.
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