Pre-school and early years education
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Highlights of the direction
Master’s degree
The course culminates in the completion of a dissertation (Master’s thesis) and a final examination
practical profile
Graduates of this course receive thorough training for a career in the profession
study mode
We offer the PPiW degree programme in both modes: full-time (day-time) and part-time (evening and weekend)
10 semesters
The PPiW degree programme lasts ten semesters (five years)
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Get to know the direction Pre-school and early years education
The programme is aimed at those with secondary education, as well as those who hold a first- or second-cycle degree in another subject and wish to pursue a career in pre-school and early years education. The aim of the programme is to provide pedagogical training and the necessary qualifications to work as a teacher, i.e. to carry out educational and pastoral activities with children of pre-school and early primary school age, as well as in nurseries. Graduates may find employment in educational institutions (primary schools – Years 1–3, and nurseries) and childcare facilities (crèches/toddler clubs).
Program Information
Curriculum
The programme includes:
- five years of study (ten semesters)
- 300 hours of work experience (in nurseries, primary schools: Years 1–3, and crèches)
Program Information
Curriculum content
The curriculum covers the content required to prepare students for:
- psychological and educational
- substantive preparation
- Teaching preparation. As part of their psychological and pedagogical training, students will acquire knowledge of:
- forming the basis for pedagogical activities (this will include, for example, modules on: General Philosophy, Sociology, Introduction to Pedagogy, General Didactics, Care and Educational Pedagogy, and Education Policy);
- relating to the specific nature of the pre-school and early years education sector (the modules will cover, amongst other things, the theoretical foundations of pre-school and early years education, and inclusion in children’s education);
- enabling an understanding of the psychological determinants of human development and behaviour (Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology or the Psychology of Motivational Processes).
Przygotowanie merytoryczne do pracy nauczyciela pozwoli na ugruntowanie wiedzy z przedmiotów, których treści są realizowane w wychowaniu przedszkolnym i edukacji wczesnoszkolnej (język polski, matematyka, muzyka, plastyka, przyroda i innych). Przygotowanie dydaktyczne (w tym metodyczne) – obejmuje nabywanie kompetencji efektywnego nauczania wybranych treści i wychowania (na przykład Metodyka edukacji matematycznej, polonistycznej, przyrodniczej itd.) oraz ich integracji.
The learning outcomes achieved whilst studying this degree programme also include acquiring knowledge and skills relating to supporting children’s development and working with children with special educational needs.
Work placements play a particularly important role during the course of study. They enable students to gain experience, practise the skills they have learnt under the guidance of experienced educators and teachers, and gain an insight into their future working environment.
