Early Childhood Pedagogics and Preschool Development

Study programme code SBPED60

ECTS credits 60

Admission requirements Approved obligatory component of pre-school teacher education study programme. The study programme may also be taken as continuing education for qualified pre-school teachers.

General description and profile of the programme This advanced-level programme is directed towards educational work with the youngest children in the daycare centre (0- 3 years). The study programme emphasises the connection between instruction, practice in daycare centres as well as research and development work. A total of 120 hours of practice in a daycare centre is included in the programme.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes After having completed this study programme, students will have acquired the following: - the professional, didactic and ethical competence necessary to undertake educational work with children under three years of age - the competence necessary to undertake educational developmental work in a daycare centre and provide the required documentation thereof

Teaching methods Working forms include lectures, discussions, working in practice groups, independent work, developmental work and counselling. Analysis of practice narratives from the field will be used as an instructional strategy in education, assignments, project and developmental work in order to among other things strengthen the connection between theory and practice. Students will have the didactic responsibility for completing developmental work in cooperation with daycare centre staff members.

Assessment methods Portfolio assessment (individual) and project report (group)

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies The study programme is one component of the pre-school teacher education programme and qualifies graduates for pre-school work, especially in groups of very young children.

Contact person Bjørg Rustad (38141255 )