PRA3-203D Practice 5th semester (Autumn 2027)

Students shall

• demonstrate the ability to lead children and staff in both planned and spontaneous activities/aesthetic experiences
• plan, implement, document and reflect on art education activities and assess their own pedagogical leadership and practice in the light of theory/research
• demonstrate an understanding of the connection between the kindergarten's social mandate and their own practice through their leadership practices
• demonstrate the ability for ethical reflection and be an engaged and playful kindergarten teacher
• support and develop the kindergarten community
• demonstrate relational competence and reflect on their own role in communication and co-operation with children, parents/guardians and colleagues
• include children’s aesthetic experiences, interests, abilities and right to participation in art education activities
• understand the importance of subject didactics in pedagogical work, and apply their professionalism and improvisation to play, learning and communication through exploration and children’s senses
• reflect on the importance of co-operation with various partners for children's well-being and development
• reflect on fundamental issues related to diversity in a kindergarten context

Students will also be evaluated in relation to the general assessment criteria for practical training in the kindergarten teacher training programme.

During the second year of study, students will gain experience in working with parents/guardians, staff and partners, as well experience in practising leadership for kindergarten staff. This will include developing their own supervisory skills and reflecting on the role of supervisor in the kindergarten. Students will also acquire a greater understanding of the kindergarten as a learning environment and formative development arena, and of the kindergarten teacher's role and responsibility for providing children with a variety of experiences.

The practical training period focuses on improvisation and collaborative leadership.

This practical training period builds on the following areas of knowledge: Art, culture and creativity (KKK) and Society, religion, worldviews and ethics (SRLE)

More information about the content of the practical training can be found on the website.

During practical training, students are under the regular professional supervision of a practical training supervisor. Students shall observe, plan, carry out and reflect on practices in the kindergarten. This must be done both orally and in writing. Practical training is mandatory and takes place in a kindergarten.

Scope: 15 days

At the end of the practical training period, students will be given an individual written assessment with Pass/Fail. Student assessments are based on the description of learning outcomes for the practical training period. Students will present their assessment report to the practical training supervisor at the start of the subsequent practical training period.

A 100 per cent attendance record for practical training is required in order to pass the training.