NIOS Class 12 Question Paper 2022 (Apr) Early Childhood Care and Education

This Question Paper consists of 30 questions and 8 printed pages.
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EAR.LY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
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Note: All questions are compulsory and carry marks as indicated against each question.

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6 Components of ECCE.

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7 Immunization. 1

8 "Rightsof the child. 1

9 Health Needs of the child. 1

10 Symbolic play. 1

11 What are intervention therapies ~t ,>..-"
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12 State the benefits of collaborative learning. 2

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14 What do you mean by the term "ready parents" ? 2

15 What are "creative activities" ? 2

16 What activities can be done by a teacher to promote writing readiness ? 2

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17 Briefly state the "roles and responsibilities" of an ECCE teacher. 2

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18 How can the parents and community be involved in an ECCE centre? 2

19 What are the different types of records in an ECCE centre ? 2

20 What is the difference between participant and non-participant observation ? 2

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21 What is the meaning of the term "Curriculum Framework" ? Comment on 4
National Curriculum Framework.

22 What is 'theme based' ECCE programme? Discuss with a suitable example. 4

23 What are the impacts of childhood on subsequent life? 4

24 "A child develops as a whole". Justify the statement. 4

25 How can 'assistive technologies' support inclusion ? 4

26 How can ECCE teachers create an enriched environment for children? 6

27 Briefly describe the management and utilization of fund in context of ECCE. 6

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28 Describe the factors affecting the selection of materials and equipments for 6
an ECCE center.

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