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Pre-school and Pre-primary Education
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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objective(s) of the study programme:
To train a teacher who is able to develop together with the family the child's autonomy, creativity, cognition, learning and other competences from birth to school in accordance with the child's natural abilities, individual experience and needs.
Learning outcomes:
Graduates will:
1. understand historical, philosophical, psychological, intercultural aspects of science education and education policy, theories of sustainable development, management and leadership;
2. apply knowledge of education and training, information technologies in carrying out the research and interpreting results;
3. be aware of person’s development and maturity theories understanding the diversity of children;
4. analyze scientific and informational educational references, apply contemporary methods in collecting information, analyzing and systematizing;
5. assess individual children’s needs, interests, abilities, development, differentiate and individualize the educational process; to develop children's independence;
6. communicate and cooperate with learners' parents (guardians), colleagues, representatives from social or educational services in achieving common goals;
7. respect every child, to be open, flexible in interaction with a child and his/her family;
8. know the planning of the educational process and management strategies, methods and techniques, ways for assessment and self-assessment;
9. understand the learning context of children with special needs (inclusive education) and gifted children; be aware of pre-school and pre-primary education methodology;
10. identify educational problem, formulate research goal and tasks, to collect, process, analyze research results, formulate findings and recommendations;
11. assess individual children's needs, interests, abilities, to adjust educational / learning content, create a safe, stimulating environment for learning and dialogue-based group operating situations;
12. plan and organize educational / learning process, to anticipate and manage the resources required, use a variety of learning tools, methods, digital technologies, develop an information culture;
13. communicate and cooperate with parents (guardians), provide a constructive feedback which encourages each learner’s progress;
14. develop an understanding of national identity and tolerance for otherness;
15. communicate in correct professional Lithuanian and foreign languages, carry out teacher’s activity research for the improvement of professional activity;
16. present ideas, reason decisions, act and learn collaboratively in teams, coordinate project activities, cherish Lithuanian culture and nature, participate in the processes of educational change;
17. reflect on one’s pedagogical activity, identify vacancy in knowledge and skills, define personal development direction, take responsibility for one’s work results.
Teaching and learning activities:
The teaching of the subjects of the study programme and the learning of the students is based on study methods oriented towards the conscious understanding of the educational content, the construction of experiences, the linking of acquired and new knowledge and experience in the process of planning, acting, evaluating and reflecting on the learning process. These include: interactive lectures, seminars, workshops, practical activities, independent, individual and team work, contextualized learning, case studies, discussions, mind maps, concept maps, projects, role-plays, field trips, etc. Modern educational technologies are applied: experiential, critical thinking, creativity education, cooperative learning, reflective learning, project-based, problem-solving, technology-based learning, etc.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Teaching and learning outcomes are highlighted using accumulative assessment system. Knowledge and skills are assessed by ten grades scale. The final score may consist of several components, collected in the study process (interim reports, self-study papers, examination or project). Course unit teacher determines cumulative assessment of the subject components and their values of the coefficients depending on the complexity of the subject. Study subject teacher determines and informs the students at the beginning of the term about the impact (percent) of each component (task, work) for the final assessment and formulates assessment criteria for each intermediate assignment.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Volume of general subjects of collegial studies is 15 credits: Philosophy of Education, Professional Foreign Language 1,2,3, Professional Language Culture and Rhetoric.
Volume of subjects of pedagogical studies of the main field is 60 credits: Educational Psychology, Development and Special Child Psychology, Basics of Educational Sciences, Basics of Educational Research,
Special Pedagogy and Inclusive Education. Volume of professional internship is 30 credits (Observation Internship, Pedagogical Internship 1, Pedagogical Internship 2, Pedagogical Internship 3, Independent Pedagogical Internship). Final Thesis of Pedagogical Studies is 3 credits.
Volume of the module of pedagogical specialization subjects is 90 credits: Creativity and Entrepreneurship, Pre-school and Pre-primary Education 1,2, Mathematics awareness and digital education, Environmental Awareness and Socialization, Development of Linguistic Communication in Children, Children’s Literature and Folklore, Drama Education 1,2, Children‘s Arts and Technologies 1,2, Music Education 1,2, Theory and Practice of Physical Education, Child‘s Health, Education Management, Social and Family Pedagogy, Basics of Law, Human Safety, Information and Communication Technologies. Professional Bachelor Thesis - 9 credits. Studies are completed by defending bachelor’s Final Theses (project) in the meeting of the qualification commission.
Specializations:
Optional courses:
Management of Educational Projects / Experiments and Innovations in Education, Ethnic Culture and Multiculturalism / Children's Literature and Folklore,
Language Studies 1 / Leadership and Career Planning
Language Studies 2 / STEAM in Pre-school and Pre-primary Education, Professional Etiquette / Basics of Etiquette
Distinctive features of the study programme:
Already the first-year students have the possibility to test themselves in practice during the observation internship. Lectures of pedagogical theory are held at the best pre-school education institutions that apply different educational methods.
Access to professional activity or further studies:
Access to professional activity:
Graduates will be able to work as pre-school and pre-primary education teachers in all types of state and/or non-state pre-school education institutions, as well as establish non-formal education institutions.
Access to further studies:
Graduates can continue their studies at Lithuanian higher education institutions in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Law on Higher Education.
