PRA3-204D Practice 6th semester (Spring 2028)

Students shall

• demonstrate the ability to lead the kindergarten as a learning organisation
• professionally manage, supervise and facilitate an environment that promotes and safeguards children’s play, learning and development
• reflect on the balance between individual and collective needs among staff members in the kindergarten, and on the necessity of focusing on others
• plan, justify, carry out, document and evaluate pedagogical, developmental activities independently and in collaboration with others
• include children’s experiences, interests, abilities and right to participation in pedagogical activities
• demonstrate the ability to lead and manage operations of a unit/base/group in the kindergarten over a period of several days
• challenge existing practices in a professional and ethical manner
• demonstrate the ability to involve staff, make decisions and justify them professionally and in practice
• demonstrate an understanding of the kindergarten as a social institution with various organisational frameworks and ownerships
• convey an image of an engaged kindergarten teacher who critically reflects on various aspects of professional practice

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

In the third year of study, students will develop the ability to provide pedagogical leadership, manage change and development processes in the kindergarten and demonstrate that pedagogical leadership involves an awareness of professional ethics. Students shall focus on both their own professional identity and the kindergarten's social mandate and be able to reflect on this. During this practical training period, students are responsible for leading a development project.

This practical training period builds on the knowledge area Leadership, Collaboration and Development (LSU).

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

During this practical training period, students will take over operations of a unit/base/group in the kindergarten for one week, with as much independence and responsibility as possible. Students are under regular professional supervision of a practical training supervisor. Practical training is mandatory and takes place in a kindergarten.

Scope: 20 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.

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