Teaching English in pre-school and early primary education

MODE: HYBRID

Purpose of study

The aim of the postgraduate programme is to provide the pedagogical training necessary to teach English in nursery schools and in Years 1–3. The programme supplements the qualifications of nursery and early-years teachers with the knowledge required to fulfil the role of an English teacher. Furthermore, this programme also supplements the training of English teachers who have not previously worked with children of pre-school or early primary school age, but who would like to gain teaching qualifications for this stage of education.

The programme complies with the guidelines set out in the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25 July 2019 on the standard of education preparing students for the teaching profession, and provides both subject-specific and pedagogical training for teaching a subject or leading classes.

Addresses

The programme is aimed at graduates of the Early Years Education degree programme who have completed teacher training, have at least a basic knowledge of English, or plan to learn the language whilst undertaking the postgraduate programme.

The second group for whom this degree programme is intended comprises graduates of English Language and Literature or Applied Linguistics who have already completed teacher training and would like to expand this to include teaching qualifications for teaching children at pre-school level or in the first stage of education (Years 1–3 of primary school).

Curriculum

The programme comprises three semesters of study, consisting of:

• 260 teaching hours
• 60 hours of work experience

Classes are held in a hybrid format on average twice a month on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and online on the ZOOM platform.

Strengths of the course

• an opportunity to broaden the range of career development opportunities in the field of early English language teaching,
• engaging classes, designed to hone your practical skills, which will also inspire you to continue learning on your own,
• The degree programme is tailored to the requirements of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and the qualifications obtained enable graduates to take up teaching posts in both state and non-state educational institutions.

Fees

Tuition fees: 15 instalments of 300 zł

The entry fee is 85 PLN