Navtika

Navtika is a journal published by Salwan Education Trust which reflects growth in research on young children’s learning and development. The journal publishes research which transcends disciplinary boundaries and applies theory and research within academic and professional communities.

Editor in Chief - Dr. Indu Khetarpal, Educationist with rich experience in organization and management in education .

Founder Principal Salwan Public School ,Gurugram

Former Principal , Salwan Public School, Rajendra Nagar , New Delhi

Dr. Indu Khetarpal, M.A, M.Ed., PhD, did her post graduation in Educational Management from Central Institute of Education, Delhi University. She has been a recipient of the National Award for Teachers, 2005 awarded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, and ICT State Award in the year 2005 for her contribution in the field of Education. She fondly refers to the journal as her baby!

It was launched on January 20, 2007 by Joint Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India. Since then, the journal has been serving the needs of parents, early childhood practitioners, including classroom teachers, child care providers, and teacher educators. The various issues include practical, theoretical, and research articles that focus on child development, young children with special needs, curriculum and evaluation, early childhood programs, home/school collaboration, effective pedagogy and professional development.

The Themes So Far

Year 2024
First Issue: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in Early Childhood Education Second Issue: Personalised Learning Journeys: Tailoring Education for Every Learner Third Issue: Nurturing Early Minds: On-the-Go Assessment at the Foundational Stage

Year 2023
First Issue: Creating Pathways in Inclusion - Equity in the Formative Years Second Issue: Pancha Kosha - Learning to re-learn and discover the essence of the contemporary educational landscape

Year 2022
First Issue: From Virtual to Real Classrooms – Challenges and Opportunities Second Issue: Innovative Pedagogies & Researches – For Learner-Centric Education Third Issue: Learning from Progressive Countries Case Studies across the globe of different Models- A Confluence of Educational Approaches

Year 2021
First Issue: Digital Learning- Keeping You Updated Second Issue: NEP 2020- Recognising the Primacy of Early Education

Year 2020
First Issue: Health, Hygiene and Nutrition- A Mind and Muscle Connection

Year 2019
First Issue: Acquisition of Language in Early Years: Promoting Bilingualism Second Issue: Quality Education- Quality Matters-: Teaching Transforming and Transacting with the Young Learners. Third Issue: Self Esteem: Valuing ‘The Self’ Creating a Confident, Courageous, Capable and Caring Child. Fourth Issue: Assessment – A Perpetual Work in Progress: Today’s Means of Modifying Tomorrow’s Instructions

Year 2019

First Issue: Acquisition of Language in Early Years: Promoting Bilingualism
Second Issue: Quality Education- Quality Matters-: Teaching Transforming and Transacting with the Young Learners.
Third Issue: Self Esteem: Valuing ‘The Self’ Creating a Confident, Courageous, Capable and Caring Child.
Fourth Issue: Assessment – A Perpetual Work in Progress: Today’s Means of Modifying Tomorrow’s Instructions

Year 2018
First Issue: Developing Physical and Emotional Security- Providing a Welcoming and Supportive Environment Second Issue: Professional Development and Capacity Building Third Issue: Blended Learning : Importance of STEM in ECE Learning Fourth Issue : Family-The Building Bridge : Family Engagement in Early Childhood Centres.

Year 2017
First Issue: Learning through Activities: Scaffolding Early Childhood Potential Second Issue: Thinking out of the Box: Boosting Brain Power Third Issue: Supporting Children's Creativity: Music, Dance, Drama and Art Fourth Issue: Becoming a Leader: Developing Leadership and Management Skills in the Early's Creativity: Music, Dance, Drama and Art.

Year 2016
First Issue: Reach out to the Special Call: Special Children Special Ways Second Issue: Early Childhood Curriculum: A Child's Connection to the World Third Issue: Empowering the Child: Nurturing the Ever Inquisitive Mind Fourth Issue: Getting Ready for School: Supporting School Readiness

Year 2015
First Issue: Nurturing Childhood : Achieving Sustainable Practices Second Issue: Building Motor Skills in Young Children

Year 2014
First Issue: Impact of Media in the Early Years Second Issue: Teaching about Environment to Young Children Third Issue: Fostering Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills in Young Children Fourth Issue: Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Years

Year 2013
First Issue: Multiple Intelligences: A Holistic Development Second Issue : Parents as Partners in ECE Third Issue: Developing Social-Emotional Skills in the Early Years Fourth Issue: Inclusion and Diversity in the Early Years

Year 2012
First Issue: Pre-school Teacher: A Mentor, Guide or Facilitator Second Issue: Challenges in Early Childhood Third Issue: Emergent Literacy Fourth Issue: ICT Culture in Early Childhood Education

Year 2011
First Issue: Importance of Music Second Issue: ICT in Early Years Third Issue: Exploring Science through Childhood Experiences Fourth Issue: Value Inculcation in the Early Years

Year 2010
First Issue: Weaving a Wonderful World of Words Second Issue: Right to Education Act coming into Force Third Issue: Wonders of Play Fourth Issue: Maths for Everyone

Year 2009
First Issue: Early Brain Development Second Issue: Language Development Third Issue: Understand Child's Mind to be an Effective Teacher

Year 2008
First Issue: Holistic Early Childhood Curriculum Second Issue: Healthy Psycho-Social Development Third Issue: Assessment of Children's progress

Year 2007
First Issue: NCF - A set of guidelines for ECCE Services, Nursery Admission Second Issue: The Judgement in the Best Interest of the Pre-School Child Third Issue: Parents Involvement in Early Childhood