SMILES ECCE FRAMEWORK

ECCE Framework is aligned with Vision of the National Education Policy 2020, India. An education system that contributes to an equitable and vibrant knowledge society, by providing high quality education to all.

Develops a deep sense of respect towards the fundamental rights, duties and Constitutional values, bonding with one’s country, and a conscious awareness of one’s role and responsibilities in a changing world.

Instils skills, values, and dispositions that support responsible to human rights, sustainable development and living, and global well being, thereby reflecting a truly global citizen.

Key Principles of NEP & Focus Areas: Respect for Diversity & Local Context, Equity & Inclusion, Community Participation, Use of Technology, Unique Capabilities, Critical thinking and Creativity, Continuous Review

Universal Access to Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE), equity and inclusion, Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN), 21 st century skills in teaching, learning and assessment, Resource sharing School complexes

Multi faceted Framework - Comprising of alphabets,languages, numbers,counting, colours , shapes,indoor and outdoor play,puzzles and logical thinking,problem solving, drawing, painting and other visual art,craft, drama and puppetry,music and movement

Focus on Socio Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs), Supporting Children with Special Needs (CWSN),Integrating Vocational Education at All Levels,Shift towards competency based assessments,Support For Gifted Students / Students With Special Talents,Online and Digital Education,Adult Education and Lifelong Learning

Practice Based Curriculum, Skill Gap Analysis, Skills Framework, LokVidya, Open Distance Learning Mode, Vocational Crafts

Project based clubs, Olympiads & competitions, B.Ed. Programmes, Efforts for interventions in rural areas & regional languages

Supporting Children with Special Needs (CWSN) - Regular Schooling, NIOS Modules, Certificate Courses, Assistive Devices and Orientation to Parents, Alternative Schools

Gender Inclusion & Equal opportunities. Safety and Rights, Gender Sensitivity, Policies targeted for Girls, Focus on bridging the Gender Gap

Teachers Education and Development, Teacher recruitment & deployment,technology based education, Academic leadership. Include training in time tested techniques in pedagogy, multi level teaching and evaluation, teaching children with disabilities, teaching children with special interests or talents

Mental and physical health and wellbeing, Health check ups, Focus on children with disability, Reduce weight of school bags, Mandatory skills- Health and Wellness