Syllabus
Introduction to the course
Comparative Education and ECEC in Europe
Key Data on ECEC in the Czech Republic in comparison with ECEC systems in students´ countries
Public policies concerning ECEC, Film Childcare Stories,
Quality of ECEC – education guidelines, outcomes
Method Carly – practical approach
Assessment and reporting
Learning Story method
Specific language support measures for children - Kikus method
Annotation
The course inquiries into current trends and challenges of early childhood education and care in Europe. The course focuses on the diversity of education systems and educational reality in the Czech Republic, in countries of participating students and in other European countries. Students will be provided with key information on development trends and important topics related to current developments in pre-primary education in Europe (structures of ECEC; public policies concerning ECEC and family supporting measures; quality of ECEC; education guidelines; specific language support measures for children; outcomes, assessment and reporting; professionalisation). Part of the lessons are dedicated to topics chosen by students during previous lessons. Lessons are conducted through lectures and discussion.
The outcomes of the course (after approval) are a group presentation and a comparative essay. The topic is depending on a student’s choice. Included in this course is a field trip to a faculty nursery school.