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Innovative Child Care Programmes in India.
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Swaminathan, Mina – International Journal of Early Years Education, 1996
Describes the history of early childhood education in India from the 1890s to the present. Presents current programs ranging from Integrated Child Development Services serving over 10 million children to small, innovative programs in local communities, noted for flexibility and responsiveness to local needs. Examines findings from innovative…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Programs, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
Training for Child Care and Education Workers in India.
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Swaminathan, Mina – International Journal of Early Years Education, 1994
Examines the history and current status of early childhood teacher training in India. Describes the Bal Sevika Training program, launched in 1961, and the Integrated Child Development Services program, instituted in 1975 to provide a wide range of educational and nutritional services to preschool children and their families. (MDM)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational History, Educational Innovation, Family Programs