BA/BS in Childhood Pedagogy

Objective(s) of a study programme: The objective of the study programme Childhood Pedagogy is to train a pedagogue for a creative work in the professional field according to a chosen Pre-school pedagogy or Primary school pedagogy) specialisation, able to use the newest scientific achievements, innovative technologies and prepared to qualitatively educate children. Activities of teaching and learning: Active lectures, seminars, workshops, group discussions, independent study, text analytical reading, comparative analysis, brainstorming, essay writing, problem case and situation analysis, planning and organization of pedagogical activities, individual and group-work, practice observations, assisting, lesson delivery, reporting, project work. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: Formative (accumulative) and summative assessment of all modules using a 10 scores system, choosing assessment methods providing evidence about achievement of learning outcomes; assessment of individual and group tasks (lesson plans, delivery and performance of different activities), presentations, analytical reports on individual and group activities, essays, colloquial, portfolios, pedagogical practice (self)reflections and (self)assessment, final thesis, its presentation and defence. Study subjects (modules), practical training: Study subjects (modules), practical training: Pedagogical module (60 ECTS), including Pedagogical practice (30 ECTS); Specialization module (90 ECTS): Pre-school pedagogy or Primary school pedagogy; University stated compulsory ( 35 ECTS) and elective (25 ECTS) modules (60 ECTS). General university (optional) modules (15 ECTS) Final thesis (15 ECTS) Specialization module (90 ECTS): Primary school pedagogy. Specialisations: Pre-school pedagogy Primary school pedagogy Optional courses: In Autumn semesters (5 ECTS): Digital childhood education technologies (STEAM, Robotics); Education quality management; Learning motivation; In Spring semesters (15 ECTS): Education institution management; Childhood anthropology; Intercultural education; Ethnoculture and education; Non-formal education and educational projects; Education leadership, law and management; Group management and strategies; Assessment in educational context; Education for sustainable development General university modules (15 ECTS) Distinctive features of a study programme: Programme is based on the integrity of childhood pedagogical theory and practice. There are two specialisations of Pre-school pedagogy or Primary school pedagogy offered. Students of both specialisations will have the possibility to work in educational institutions implementing a pre-primary educational programme (for six year olds). Access to professional activity: Graduates of the Childhood Pedagogy study programme will have the possibility to work in public and private, formal and non-formal educational institutions according to the acquired Pre-school pedagogy or Primary school pedagogy specialisation, also in educational institutions (kindergartens and schools) implementing a pre-primary educational programme. Access to further study: Graduates of the study programme would be able to enter any education master study programme, also to study in master study programmes offered to bachelors, graduates of social sciences.