ECSE - Syllabus - Theory

Here is a complete syllabus summary for the Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education (Intellectual Disability) – D.E.C.S.E.(ID) as per the official RCI document (2023–24):

THEORY PAPERS

Paper	Title	Hours	Marks (Int + Ext)
I	Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education	90	30 + 60 = 90
II	Child Development and Approaches to Learning	90	30 + 60 = 90
III	Assessment of Children in ECSE	90	30 + 60 = 90
IV	Curriculum Development and Teaching Strategies	90	30 + 60 = 90
V	Interdisciplinary Aspects in ECSE	60	20 + 40 = 60
VI	Employability Skills	60	20 + 40 = 60

📌 Total Theory Hours: 480
📌 Total Marks (Theory): 480

Credits: 3 each for the first 4 papers and 2 each for 5th and 6th papers = 16 credits

 Paper I: Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education

1. Unit I – Overview of Disability

2. Unit II – Understanding Intellectual Disability

3. Unit III – Causes, Prevention, and Associated Conditions

4. Unit IV – Understanding Early Childhood Special Education

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Paper II: Child Development and Approaches to Learning

1. Unit I – Growth and Development Across Lifespan

2. Unit II – Ages and Stages of Development

3. Unit III – Principles of Learning

4. Unit IV – Methods of Learning and Teaching

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Paper III: Assessment of Children in ECSE

1. Unit I – Concept of Assessment

2. Unit II – Role of Special Educator in Assessment

3. Unit III – Assessment of Students with ID

4. Unit IV – Development of Service Programmes Across Settings

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Paper IV: Curriculum Development and Teaching Strategies

1. Unit I – Definition, Meaning, and Approaches to Curriculum Development

2. Unit II – Curricular Areas

3. Unit III – Programme Development, Planning and Implementation of Teaching Strategies

4. Unit IV – Management of Challenging Behaviour

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Paper V: Interdisciplinary Aspects in ECSE

1. Unit I – Therapeutics

2. Unit II – Yoga and Play

3. Unit III – Role of Family in Early Childhood Care and Education

4. Unit IV – Multi-stakeholder Collaboration to Promote Inclusion and Diversity

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Paper VI: Employability Skills

• (Integrated module – content available at www.employabilityskills.net)

• No explicit unit titles listed in the syllabus document, but includes:

• Communication Skills

• Self-Management

• ICT Skills

• Entrepreneurial Skills

• Green Skills

Syllabus: Practicals