Description
Course Name: Advanced Diploma in Play-Based Learning
Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent.
Objective: The Advanced Diploma in Play-Based Learning develops practical skills for designing, facilitating and evaluating learning through play. The course covers play pedagogy, purposeful activity planning, creative exploration, language and mathematical learning, inclusive participation, learning environments and observation-based assessment. It prepares learners to support children’s curiosity, independence, collaboration and problem-solving in early childhood education and activity programmes.
Duration: Six Months.
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Step 1: Choose the course you wish to pursue.
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Complete the enrollment process.
Step 4: Enter your billing details and proceed to course fee payment.
Step 5: Pay the course and examination fee through the payment gateway using Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
Step 6: Receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of successful payment.
Step 7: Complete the course and take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, receive:
- A soft copy of your certificate via email within 7 days of the examination.
- A hard copy, with official seal and signature, at your address within 45 days of the declaration of the result.
Step 9: Receive job assistance aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 120 minutes.
No. of Questions- 60. (Multiple Choice Questions).
10 Questions from each module, each carry 10 marks.
Maximum Marks- 600, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| How Students will be Graded: | ||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) |
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) |
| 6 | 41-50 | P (Pass) |
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) |
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Syllabus
Module 1: Foundations of Play-Based Pedagogy: Meaning and Characteristics of Play, Developmental Benefits of Play, Stages of Social Play, Forms of Exploratory and Symbolic Play, Child Agency and Choice, Intrinsic Motivation and Engagement, Piaget’s Perspective on Play, Vygotsky’s Perspective on Imaginary Situations, Continuum from Free Play to Guided Play, Educator Beliefs and Reflective Practice.
Module 2: Curriculum and Learning Experience Design: Identifying Children’s Interests, Translating Curriculum Goals into Play Invitations, Planning Integrated Learning Experiences, Designing Open-Ended Challenges, Sequencing Experiences across Sessions, Balancing Individual and Group Activities, Planning Extended Investigations, Incorporating Local Culture and Community Contexts, Organizing Flexible Daily Schedules, Reviewing Activity Plans for Developmental Suitability.
Module 3: Learning across Domains through Play: Oral Language through Role Play, Emergent Literacy through Story Worlds, Number Sense through Games, Measurement through Practical Exploration, Spatial Reasoning through Construction, Scientific Inquiry through Experimentation, Artistic Expression through Process Art, Rhythm and Pattern through Music, Physical Coordination through Movement Challenges, Environmental Awareness through Nature Exploration.
Module 4: Environments Materials and Play Facilitation: Arranging Indoor Activity Zones, Designing Outdoor Exploration Spaces, Selecting Loose Parts, Creating Reusable Low-Cost Resources, Managing Material Storage and Rotation, Assessing Activity Risks and Supervision Needs, Using Sustained Shared Thinking, Asking Questions that Extend Ideas, Supporting Productive Struggle, Knowing When to Join or Step Back.
Module 5: Inclusive Participation and Social Learning: Adapting Equipment for Physical Access, Offering Sensory-Friendly Play Options, Supporting Alternative Communication, Welcoming Multilingual Participation, Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Activities, Encouraging Cooperative Projects, Negotiating Shared Rules, Supporting Emotional Regulation during Play, Resolving Disagreements over Resources, Partnering with Families on Home Play Experiences.
Module 6: Assessment Documentation and Project Practice: Observing Learning within Play Episodes, Recording Children’s Words and Strategies, Collecting Photographic Evidence with Appropriate Consent, Preparing Learning Stories, Interpreting Progress across Learning Goals, Using Documentation to Plan Next Steps, Gathering Children’s Feedback, Evaluating Participation and Engagement, Conducting a Facilitated Play Session, Preparing a Play-Based Learning Project Portfolio.
Job Opportunities after Advanced Diploma in Play-Based Learning
Graduates can explore teaching support and activity facilitation opportunities in preschools, early learning centres and children’s educational programmes, subject to employer qualification requirements.
Top Roles: Play-Based Learning Facilitator, Preschool Activity Coordinator, Early Years Teaching Assistant, Learning Resource Assistant and Children’s Programme Facilitator.
Key Skills: Activity design, guided play, resource preparation, inclusive facilitation, learning observation, creative exploration and family engagement.
Salary Range (India):
- Entry-level: ₹1.2–3 LPA
- Mid-level: ₹3–5 LPA
- Senior-level: ₹5–8+ LPA
Scope: Skills apply across early childhood classrooms, activity centres and educational resource development. Experience and further qualifications can support progression into curriculum support and programme coordination.
