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Diploma in
Nursery Teacher Training (NTT)
Nursery Teachers’ Training course also known as NTT is a diploma course for teachers who want to teach and cater to the students at nursery level or pre-primary level. The course provides teachers with tools and strategies required for teaching young students. These teaching is not limited to reading, writing and mathematics. It delves in all the topic which is essential in the physical, cognitive and social development. There are also several methodologies which are taught to the teachers to better understand their job roles and enact them in real life. Some of the important subjects taught are instructional strategies, child psychology, classroom management and cognitive development.
Syllabus
Teaching Methodology: Teaching methodology introduction, preparing teachers for early childhood care and education, methodology, findings from the study, overview and recommendations, methods of child study: tools and techniques of study, interview, questionnaire, art as form of communication, reporting children’s progress.
Child Psychology: Early childhood care and educational: meaning and significance, meaning of ecce, significance ecce, objectives of ecce, components of ecce, early intervention, ecce in the Indian context, ecce in the global context
Child Care and Health: Principles of care giving of children under three years, children and their perceptions of care giving practice, care and protection, health , nutrition and hygiene, impact of early childhood on subsequent life, factors influencing early childhood, factors influencing children’s health., sanitation practices, immunization.
Basic of Pre-Primary Education: Introduction to basic pre- primary education, objectives, meaning and nature of teacher education, need scope and objectives of teacher education, changing context of teacher education in the Indian scenario, changing context of teacher education in the global scenario.
History and Philosophy of Pre-Primary Education: Child development, preschool education, classroom management, assessment, techniques for effective preschool, teaching, methods of training, modules of training, principles of child development, domains of child development, milestones of development, integrated child development services (icds).
Child Health and Nutrition: Principles development, factors affecting growth and development, nutrition, health and hygiene needs of a child, child -rearing practice, early childhood, development of moral reasoning in children, nutritious food, protection, adequate sleep and exercise.
Job Opportunities
The job opportunities for the Diploma holders in NTT training are very specific like that of Nursery in-charge, Nursery Teacher, or nursery department coordinator. There are further prospects for the diploma holders to study further in Masters of TT training, PG in Pre-school teacher training/primary school teacher training or can continue with their job opportunities in schools and pre-schools. The students of NTT also have opportunities in colleges where they themselves can teach and provide NTT training to students. Nursery blocks also provide employment to NTT students as Nursery teachers, Madam, In-charge or helper, Nursery Manager, Assistant pre-primary teacher, NTT/B.Ed. Teacher and also as Home Tutors.
Remuneration
The salaries provided to the NTT students are very area-specific depending upon whether they are working in an urban or rural demographic. The level of operation and expertise of the diploma holders also become one of the reasons for specifying their salary. International schools provide good salaries but ultimately a more experienced teacher gets paid more than freshers.
FAQs
What is the full form of NTT?
NTT stands for diploma in Nursery Teacher Training.
What qualifications are needed for a nursery teacher?
The minimum eligibility for admission to the NTT training diploma course for one year includes minimum 50 per cent marks in their 10+2 board exams from any recognised institute in any subject.
What is the necessity of nursery teacher training (NTT)?
- Candidates with NTT are able to create a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom which are very important for children to learn better and also to develop their cognitive and social skills.
Can I get a government job after NTT?
- In order to get a government job one must have other relevant qualification and experiences along with NTT degree. Also, candidates may need to pass the competitive exams to get the government jobs.
What are the job prospects after an NTT course?
After achieving the NTT degree, the aspiring teachers can get into the profession of nursery/preschool teaching in government or private schools.
What are the topics taught in NTT?
The following topics are taught in NTT -
- Child Care and Health
- Basics of the pre-primary education
- Teaching Methodology
- History and Philosophy of pre-primary education
- Child Psychology
- Nursery school organization, Child Health, and Nutrition and community
- Practical: Viva Voice
- Practical: Arts and Crafts.
What is the average salary of nursery teachers?
A nursery teacher earns 2-3 lakhs per annum on average.
What are the skills required to be eligible for NTT course?
Candidates must have some basic skills along with educational qualifications to be eligible for NTT, these are as follows –
- Energy and enthusiasm in dealing with young energetic kids
- Caring and friendly attitude
- Patience for every kid in class
- Passion for the teaching profession
- Keen sense of eye for detail
- And most important of all excellent communication skills in language suitable to the children
How many semesters are there in NTT course?
The 1-year diploma course is divided into 2 semesters, six months each.