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Online Certificate Course in Knowledge Updates in Human Development 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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(Appendix ‘B’)
New ordinances 6707 & 6708 relating to the Online
Certificate Course in Knowledge Updates in Human Development.
(i) Necessity of starting this course
Our intention is to expand our contributions beyond the students who are admitted into the programmes
in the college. We would like to extend our contributions to those who are not traditional students . These
could fall in any one or more of the following: they may be older than traditional students, they may be
our alumnae, they may be working professionals, they may be largely home -based individuals, they may
or may not be from the same field. What we envision will unite such a group of potential particip ants is
their keenness in updating their knowledge in Human Development and Allied Areas.
This course is a value addition, enhancing employability of those seeking employment in GOs and
NGOs that provide holistic services to children, youth, adults, famil ies and communities. It is also a
value addition for school and college teachers.
(ii) Whether UGC has recommended to start the said courses?
Yes, UGC has recommended the incorporation of skill -oriented and value -added, add -on courses.
(iii) Whether all the courses have commenced from the academic year 2019 -20?
The course will commence in 2022 -2023 after obtaining affiliation.
(iv) The courses started by the University are self -financed, whether adequate number of eligible
permanent Faculties are a vailable?
Yes, there is an adequate number of eligible permanent Faculty members to coordinate the course and
see to its smooth and effective delivery.
(v) To give details regarding duration of the Course and is it possible to compress the course?
A 60 -hour course with four modules/units, 15 hours per module/unit, 1 hour per session; 60 sessions
spread over 30 weeks; twice a week.
We have already compressed the course.
(vi) The intake capacity of each course and no. of admissions given in the current acad emic year
(2019 -20).
Minimum number of participants is 20; maximum 95 (online platform).
Admissions not given in the academic year (2019 -20) as we are awaiting university affiliation. The
course will commence in 2022 -2023 after obtaining affiliation.
(vii) Opportunities of Employability/Employment available after taking these courses.
The course will enhance employability, and contribute to Continuing Professional Development. It is a
value addition for those working in or seeking to work in GOs and NGOs providing holistic services to
children, youth, adults, families and communities. It is also a value addition for school and college
teachers.
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AC- 29/06/2021
Item No. – 8.18(N)
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Online Certificate Course in Knowledge Updates in Human
Development
(to be introduced with effect from the academic year 2022 -23)
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for Approval
Name & Signature of BOS Chairperson : Dr. (Mrs.) Geeta Ibrahim
Name & Signature of Dean: ______________________________
Sr.
No. Heading Particulars
1 Title of the Course
O.6707 Online Certificate Course in Knowledge
Updates in Human Development
2 Eligibility for Admission
O.670 8 Graduation in any field
3 Passing Marks
R- 9450 40/100
4 Ordinances / Regulations
( if any) ---
5 No. of Years / Semesters
R- 9451 One year (30 weeks)
6 Level P.G. / U.G. / Diploma / Certificate
( Strike out which is not applicable)
7 Pattern Yearly / Semester
( Strike out which is not applicable)
8 Status New / Revised
(Strike out which is not applicable)
9 To be implemented from
Academic Year From Academic Year: 2021 -2022
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Department of Human Development: Online Course on Knowledge Updates in Human
Development
Course Title - Online Certificate Course in Knowledge Updates in Human Development
Revisiting the Old and Examining the New: Online Knowledge Updates in Human
Development and Allied Areas
Type of Course : 40-hour add-on certificate course in online format
Online or offline : Online course; seeking University affiliation
Background & Our Aims/Alignment with College and Department Vision/Mission/Goals:
We would like to extend our contributions to those who are not traditional students . These
could fall in any one or more of the following: they may be older than traditional students,
they may be working professionals, they may be largely home -based individuals, they may or
may not be from the same field. What we envision will unite such a group of potential
participants is their keenness in updating their knowledge in Human Development and Allied
Areas.
Eligibility and Proposed Target Group
Eligibility: Graduation in any field
Proposed target group: Working professionals in the field or from another field, home -based
individuals who may or may not be engaged in paid work, age no bar, all genders.
Intake Capacity : Number of minimum & maximum participants
Minimum number of participants we would like to have is 20; maximum will depend on the
online portal we use and is likely to be 100.
Learning Outcom es (from the perspective of the learner)
1. To learn about some of the latest developments in Human Development and Allied Areas.
2. To comprehend how the latest developments connect with what was previously known in
Human Development and Allied Areas.
3. To learn how to apply these learnings to benefit own and others’ lives.
Duration, No. of Sessions & Periodicity
A 60 -hour course with four modules/units, 15 hours per module/unit, 1 hour per session; 60
sessions spread over 30 weeks. Twice a week.
Credits : 4 credits
Fees: Rs 5999
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Syllabus:
Course Content No. of 1-hour sessions
Unit I Developmental Science/Developmental
Psychology/Human Development: Theory and
Principles
i. Revisiting classic theories: Freud,
Erikson; Skinner; Piaget
ii. Contemporary theories: Bandura;
Bronfenbrenner
iii. Latest theoretical developments: Life
Span theory, Positive Youth
Development, Action theory, Dynamic
Systems theory 15
Unit II Latest developments in substantive knowledge
relating to integrated development across the
life span, with a special focus on:
i. Cognitive development
ii. Socioemotional development
iii. Personality and self 15
Unit III Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
Curriculum Philosophy, Planning, &
Delivery:
i. Classic and new curriculum models
ii. Supporting young’s children’s
integrated learning and development
using:
a. Activities
b. Learning centres
iii. The digital world and ECCE 15
Unit IV Human Exceptionality:
i. Approaches to understanding differences
ii. Key vocabulary: diversity, exceptional
children and adults, disability, disability
models, special education, inclusion,
labelling
iii. Latest developments in knowledge and
interventions with regard to:
a. Learning disabilities
b. Intellectual and developmental
disabilities
c. Sensory disabilities 15
Teaching -Learning Methods
• One expert, using PPTs, videos, examples, oral explanations, inviting questions, and
inviting discussion during the session.
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• Panel of experts enriching participants’ knowledge by presenting multiple perspectives
on the topic of the session.
• Peer-evaluated short projects completed by participants.
Format & Platform: Online platform. Licensed use of a videoconferencing app. Real -time
synchronous delivery and interactions.