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Pedagogy of Pre-School Education and Pre-Primary Education
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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To train a preschool and pre-primary education teacher who is able to take into account the child’s natural abilities, his/her individual experience in the educational process, applies child-centred education methods, creates the basics of learning to learn according to the preschool curriculum, creatively plans and organizes professional activities, taking responsibility for the child’s well-being, social integration and partnership development inside and outside the institution.
Learning outcomes:
Generic competencies developed:
Social abilities: will be able to present information related to the individual’s education, the results of practical research in oral and written form to an audience of specialists and non-specialists; will be able to act and learn cooperatively, work in an interdisciplinary group and/or team; will be able to undertake obligations to protect and nurture Lithuanian culture and nature, create a sustainable society, participate in the processes of societal and educational change. Personal abilities: will be able to follow the value attitudes of professional identity, social responsibility and commitment to the community, help to the individual; will be able to analyse, critically reflect and evaluate their own educational activities, see opportunities for professional development and the space for professional activities, foresee a consistent path for the development of personal qualities and competences, plan independent learning; will be able to develop the individual’s value attitudes, nurturing Lithuanian culture, national identity, cultural and natural heritage, tolerance for different opinions, experiences, beliefs, customs, lifestyle; will be able to take responsibility for the results of their work, evaluate their impact and consequences in terms of human values, respect for people, harmony, citizenship, social responsibility and environmental protection; will be able to be open, flexible and at the same time critical in various contexts of education and training.
Subject specific competencies developed:
Knowledge and its application: will know and understand the historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological, intercultural aspects of educational sciences, on the basis of which they will analyse and evaluate the activities of education and training and creatively construct education; will know and recognize the peculiarities of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of preschool, pre-primary and younger school-age children and the development of special educational needs and will apply this knowledge in practice, differentiating, individualizing and personalizing education; will know and practically apply effective educational technologies and problem-solving strategies; will know how to organize the child’s education process, analyse its quality, how to understand the causes of problems arising in the education process and how to solve them; will know how to establish and maintain collegial professional relations with the institution’s community, social partners, professional community, communicate and cooperate with colleagues from other countries; will know how to establish and maintain professional contacts with the parents (guardians) of the children, how to communicate and cooperate with them, creating a child-friendly educational environment; will know how to change, update the environment of children’s education and create tools. Abilities to conduct research: will be able to notice problems in the reality of education to conduct applied research; will be able to distinguish and define the research concept, plan the research process, organize quantitative and qualitative research in compliance with the principles of research ethics; will be able to select suitable literary sources in Lithuanian and foreign languages for the research work, systematize them and reflexively analyse them; will be able to theoretically justify and interpret the research results, on the basis of the insights of scientists from Lithuania and other countries; will be able, referring to research findings, to predict possible ways to solve the problem, using the best practice of other countries as well; will be able to disseminate pedagogical scientific ideas in the society.
Learning outcomes:
After completing the study programme, the student will be able to create safe, tolerant, open educational environment and situations that respond to the individuality and emotional, social, intellectual, creative, and spiritual development of the child; to assess the individual needs, inclinations and abilities of preschool and pre-primary age children and to adjust educational practices accordingly; to evaluate the child’s development, recognizing the individuality of each child and take this into account in the educational process; to choose methods suitable for achieving educational goals, prepare and convey educational or other activity materials focused on preschool and pre-primary age children; to purposefully apply innovative child education strategies and technologies when organizing educational activities and environments; will be able to conduct research, communicate in all educational environments in the correct Lithuanian language; to use a foreign language for academic and professional purposes.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Traditional and innovative, student-oriented study methods are used in the study process: conveying of information (traditional/interactive lecture, practical/demonstration classes); activity-based teaching (homework assignments, individual/group work); task-based teaching (research project, practical study, practical tasks); literature-based teaching (problem-based teaching, analysis of literature related to the content of the study subject independently/on the basis of given instructions, case analysis); online teaching (e-environment, learning using e-tools), individual and group tutorials.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The student’s knowledge and abilities are assessed using a ten-point criterion scale and a cumulative assessment scheme consisting of work during seminars, self-study tasks, peer assessment, self-assessment and examination scores. Assessment of learning outcomes can be done in writing or in writing and orally, using a computer or other electronic means. Continuous, intermediate and final assessment of the learning outcomes of the study subject is applied. The studies of the subject are completed with the final evaluation of the learning outcomes – an examination or an evaluation of the work (project) performed by the student independently. The final assessment of the learning outcomes of the study subject can be a cumulative grade, the composition of which is calculated according to the proportions provided for in the description of the study subject.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
180 credits are allocated for the expected learning outcomes in the field. Study subjects for the development of the teacher’s basic competences: preschool and pre-primary pedagogy, general pedagogy, general psychology, developmental and pedagogical psychology, special pedagogy and psychology, game pedagogy, educational information and communication technologies, intercultural and ethnocultural education, inclusive and personalized education, social education of the child and foreign language for specific purposes. Competences of the teacher’s professional education activities are acquired by studying the following subjects: human safety and child health education, pedagogical observation of the child, preschool and pre-primary native language education, mathematical education, visual expression education, natural science education, physical education, theatrical education, assessment of the child’s achievements and progress, development of curricula and educational environments. The professional competences of a teacher are developed during pedagogical internships (observation, assistance, independent), which are organized separately in preschool and pre-primary education groups. In addition to internships, the following study subjects are focused on the development of competences in the field of the professional community: education and counselling of parents, management of quality of education and educational institutions. Professional activity research competence skills are developed by studying educational research and writing a course paper, preparing the final thesis of pedagogical studies. The study programme is completed with the public defence of the bachelor’s final thesis.
Specialisations:
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Optional courses:
30 credits are allocated for individual studies to achieve the expected learning outcomes in the field, i.e., for freely optional studies that are an integrated part of the study programme.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
The study programme is focused on training both preschool education and pre-primary education teachers, thus creating more favourable opportunities for integration into the labour market.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
After completing the study programme, the graduate can work as a preschool and/or pre-primary education teacher in public/private institutions providing formal and informal education and training services in Lithuania/abroad.
Access to further study:
Access to the second cycle studies upon meeting requirements set by the accepting higher education institution.
