ECSE Syllabus - Practical Papers

Total: 6 papers, 720 hours

Paper I: Preparation of TLM and Adaptive Devices

Hours: 90
Marks: 90 (36 Internal + 54 External)
Objectives:

• Select/prepare suitable TLM and assistive devices

• Link TLM to IEP and assessment goals
  Student Tasks:

• Prepare and submit TLM used in teaching and assessment

• Submit additional innovative TLM, online resources used

Paper II: Individualized Educational Programme (IEP)

Hours: 180
Marks: 180 (72 Internal + 108 External)
Objectives:

• Develop IEPs for 3 students

• Plan teaching goals, strategies, evaluation methods

• Implement and document progress
  Student Tasks:

• Implement 12 sessions (minimum 40 mins each) per student

• Maintain task analysis, periodic data

• Submit complete IEP report and appear for viva

Paper III: Group Teaching

Hours: 120
Marks: 120 (48 Internal + 72 External)
Objectives:

• Teach in both special and regular pre-schools

• Collaborate with class teachers and plan lessons
  Student Tasks:

• Plan and teach 20 lessons (10 in special pre-schools, 10 in inclusive)

• Use suitable TLM, align with learning profiles

• Document planning, teaching, feedback

Paper IV: Therapeutic Intervention

Hours: 120 (split into 60 + 60)
Marks: 120 (48 Internal + 72 External)
Components:
a. Therapy:

• Assess 6 children each for:

  • Physiotherapy

  • Occupational therapy

  • Speech therapy

  • Behavioural support

b. Activities:

• Plan & conduct 10 lessons using:

  • Dance, drama, music, sports
    Student Tasks:

• Submit reports with self-evaluation

• Document individual/group sessions

Paper V: Individualized Family Service Programme (IFSP)

Hours: 180
Marks: 180 (72 Internal + 108 External)
Objectives:

• Develop IFSPs for 3 students

• Set family-centred goals, strategies, and evaluations
  Student Tasks:

• Implement 12 sessions per child

• Use appropriate strategies and TLM

• Maintain documentation and submit reports

• Viva voce at end

Paper VI: Field Visit and Observation Reports

Hours: 30
Marks: 30 (Internal only)
Objectives:

• Observe children in different ECSE settings
  Student Tasks:

• Visit an ECSE school

• Observe children during classroom, play, assembly, lunch, free time

• Submit 10 observation reports (based on 25 hrs observation + 5 hrs report writing)

• Highlight behaviors, peer/teacher interaction, play patterns

Practical Credits

Paper	Hours	Credits (Hours ÷ 30)
I. Preparation of TLM and Adaptive Devices	90	3
II. Individualized Educational Programme (IEP)	180	6
III. Group Teaching	120	4
IV. Therapeutics
– a. OT/PT/ST/Behavioural Support (60)
– b. Music/Dance/Drama/Sports (60)	120	4
V. Individualized Family Service Programme (IFSP)	180	6
VI. Field Visit and Observation Reports	30	1

Total Practical Credits = 3 + 6 + 4 + 4 + 6 + 1 = ✅ 24 credits - 30 hours/credit