Technical University of Liberec

Preschool Education

Educational goals

“The undergraduate major in Preschool Education is designed to provide substantial knowledge and skills concerning pre-primary education. Therefore, undergraduates are able to apply broad-based theory and practice with regard to the individual specificity and distinguishing characteristics of young children. The goals of the major are to: – apply gained personal and expansive knowledge on early childhood development as well as practice necessary skills in their future teaching career; – consider and analyze educational and psychological issues within the pedagogical-psychological context; – prepare, lead and assess various educational programs of pre-primary classes; – apply broad-based educational and training activities that focus on acquiring knowledge, skills and habits of young children according to a particular educational program while coordinating goals with age-appropriate content. In cognitive development, undergraduates are able to stimulate children’s multifaceted development in fields, such as language, literature, drama, PE, music, arts, and mathematical and natural scientific concepts; – enhance practical and creative skills, especially in the field of arts and pre-literacy; – provide educational methods for intact population and children with special educational needs when establishing individualized syllabi and assessment strategies. ”

Profile of the graduate

“The pre-school teacher candidate gains deep knowledge and hands-on experience in:- pre-school education, and training; – general psychology, evolutional and pedagogical psychology, group dynamics, leadership; – knowledge and skills in language, aesthetic education, reading and mathematical pre-literacy, environmental education and science education; – skills in pedagogical diagnostics of individuals and groups; – theoretical knowledge and skills in the fields of application, creation and editing of games as well as compilation of programs and game activities; ”

Information

Study programme
Preschool Education (B0112A300007)
Faculty of
FP
Type of study
Bachelor
Form of study
Full-time
Length of study
3
Awarded degree
Bc.
Language
Czech
Education area
Educational Studies

Courses of Preschool Education programme

1. semester

2. semester

3. semester

4. semester

5. semester

6. semester

Courses without specified study plan

Admission procedure

In the admission procedure, candidates are ranked in the following categories: – orientation in the field (written test from a general perspective) – motivation and prerequisites for study (oral interview based on the applicant’s portfolio of his or her leisure activities and commitments, communication skills and achievements in high school).

More details

Contact: Johnová Jana, PhDr. Ph.D., jana.johnova@tul.cz

Refer to STAG for complete information