PRA3-103D Practice 2nd semester (Spring 2027)
- ECTS Credits:
- 0
- Responsible department:
- Teacher Education Unit
- Course Leader:
- Helene Wanner
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Workplace based Early Childhood Education, bachelor's programme
- Bachelor's Programme in Early Childhood Education
Learning outcomes
Students shall
- have knowledge of responsibilities and routines related to transitions, with particular emphasis on the transition from kindergarten to school and after-school programme
- observe and assess children's linguistic, textual and mathematical development
- have knowledge of how continuity during the transition from kindergarten to school can be ensured
Contents
The main focus of this practical training period is the transition from kindergarten to school. Students will gain an insight into children's experiences during this transition.
Students will observe and participate in pedagogical work and day-to-day life in year 1 of primary school and the after-school programme.
This practical training period builds on the knowledge area Child development, play and learning 1 (BULL1) and Language, text and mathematics (STM).
More information about the content of the practical training can be found on the website.
Teaching and learning methods
During this practical training period, students will observe and participate in pedagogical work during year 1 of primary school and the after-school programme. Students are under the professional supervision of a practical training supervisor at the school.
At the kindergarten for practical training, students will observe and participate in pedagogical work related to the transition from kindergarten to school. Students are under the professional supervision of a practical training supervisor at the kindergarten.
Practical training will take place in a kindergarten, in the first year of primary school, and at an after-school programme. Practical training is mandatory. Scope: 5 days with 2-3 days in kindergarten, 2-3 days in year 1 of primary school and at an after-school programme.