Preschool Educational/Didactical Perspectives Focusing on Play, Exploration and Learning 10 Credits

Course Contents

• The “readiness for school” vs. “social pedagogy” debate in early childhood education provision.
• Survey of Swedish Preschool Pedagogies with particular focus on:
- Developmental Pedagogy
- Reggio Emilia and the Pedagogy of Listening
- Creative Pedagogy of Play (Playworlds)
• The role of play in early childhood learning and development, with special focus on the debate over pedagogization of play.
• The role of exploration in early childhood learning and development.
• Education for sustainable development in early childhood education generally and in Swedish preschool specifically.
• Multi/intercultural education in Swedish preschool.

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and a bachelor's degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) within behavioral science, social work, educational sciences, or related field, including independent, theoretical-based work, i.e. a thesis or equivalent.
English proficiency is required. Exemption is granted from requirement in Swedish.

Level of Education: Master
Course code/Ladok code: LPER27
The course is conducted at: School of Education and Communication Last modified 2017-06-27 07:07:35