Application deadline:
- Autumn semester: 1 May
- Spring semester: 1 November
Language:
The programme is taught in English
In Early Childhood Education & Daycare you will get a thorough introduction to the Danish pedagogical daycare practice; a pedagogy known for its recognition of the child and the creative approach, respecting the individual needs of the child concerning wellbeing, development and learning.
As part of the course, you will participate in an internship in Danish daycare institutions. This combination of theory and practice is crucial to Danish social education.
The modules
During the semester the students will attend three modules.
Professional co-creation, judgment, and ethics (Module 5 in the curriculum) (10 ECTS)
The module is directed at pedagogical knowledge and competence to act in collaborative creation, community and citizenship.
The module contains knowledge about the global and local development of the welfare society and the social, historical, institutional and professional context for pedagogical work and the relationship of such work with and cooperation with related professions.
This knowledge is applied through planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation of a project and teaching within pedagogical practice, with emphasis on collaborative creation of relevant parties, pedagogical environments and activities that contribute to citizenship and democratic education and formation.
Evaluated through a written and oral study product.
Childhood, culture and learning (Module 7 in the curriculum) (10 ECTS)
Students will focus on daycare practice, in particular the ability to produce curricula from a professional didactic. The key focus is to work with children's diverse growth conditions and development of resilience.
The learning aim is to establish processes that will facilitate activities according to upbringing. The main purpose is to use and create aesthetic methods and approaches from the perspective of the child.
Evaluated through study products given.
Relation and communication (1. practicum in the curriculum) (10 ECTS)
The practicum aims at relations, cooperation and communication in pedagogical practice with 0-6-year-old children.
The focus is on diverse conditions regarding thriving relations and communication. From this placement period, the student should learn how to create relationship with the child and support the development of children's communication.
The main focus is on play and creative culture as approaches to interact with the child, based on aesthetic learning methods facilitating learning, caring and relationships.
Evaluated through a written portfolio and oral dialogue. Passed or not passed.