Orientation to Nurturing Care Framework in Early Childhood Development

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Sidra tul Muntaha

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the principles of nurturing care in early childhood development (ECD). It focuses on enhancing participants' understanding of the nurturing care framework and its significance in the first two years of a child's life. The course covers key areas such as responsive caregiving, health, nutrition, safety, security, and learning stimulation.

Issued on 21 May 2026 by

Aga Khan University

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Aga Khan University

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Aga Khan University (AKU) is an international institution of higher education and research that prepares individuals for lifelong learning and leadership in health, education, research, and related fields. Founded in 1983, AKU operates on the core principles of impact, quality, relevance, and access, with campuses and teaching sites in South Asia, East Africa, and the United Kingdom. As a badge issuer, AKU recognizes and validates learning achievements, professional development, and competency milestones that reflect the University's commitment to excellence and service in education and beyond.

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Field	Description
Name of the course	Orientation to Nurturing Care Framework in Early Childhood Development
Course dates	Ongoing
Modality	Asynchronous
Learning Outcomes	The course covers key areas such as responsive caregiving, health, nutrition, safety, security, and learning stimulation.
Assessments	Pre-test at the beginning of the course Post-test at the end of the course Course evaluation
Course leader	Dr. Shelina Bhamani
Course Coordinator	Kanwal Muhammad Basit
Course instructor(s)	Dr. Shelina Bhamani Sara Sheikh Misbah Shams Mehpara Aftab Areesha Rattani

Badge Metadata Fields

Field Name	Description
Name	Orientation to Nurturing Care Framework in Early Childhood Education
Description	This course is designed to provide an introduction to the principles of nurturing care in early childhood development (ECD). It focuses on enhancing participants' understanding of the nurturing care framework and its significance in the first two years of a child's life. The course covers key areas such as responsive caregiving, health, nutrition, safety, security, and learning stimulation.
Total Learning Hours	N/A
Number of Micro-credential(s) awarded (if applicable)	N/A
Level	Beginner to Intermediate
Expiry Date	N/A
Criteria	Pre-assessment before starting the module Short quiz at the end of each module Comprehensive assignment at the end of the course
Competency	At the end of the course on Socioemotional Learning in ECCE, participants develop a deeper understanding of young children's emotional and social development. The course builds competency in creating responsive, safe, and stimulating environments that support holistic growth, fostering empathy, self-regulation, and positive relationships in early learning settings.