Early Childhood Education
The Elective Early Childhood Education (ECE) is a specialisation for students who wish to prepare themselves for working with children between the ages of 3-7 in (international) primary or pre-school education. This Elective seeks to support students in evaluating, reflecting upon, and expanding their views about who young children are and what they are capable of.
Minor content
The Elective supports students in building up a secure theoretical and practical understanding of the different experiences of childhood that young children have had throughout history; and continue to have throughout the world today. Based on an understanding of the cultural and social situatedness of childhood, the Elective explores the concept of play from an international perspective, how young children learn best, and how this learning can be supported by the collaboration between ECE professionals, parents and guardians, and the children themselves. Students will join a variety of sessions of varying formats, including practical ateliers, design-based tasks, and inquiry-based explorations as well as (guest) lectures and field trips.
This minor is offered by the study program Primary Education.
Structure of the minor
4 modules are offered (30 ECs overall):
- Children and Childhoods
- Learning Environments and Play
- Curriculum and Assessment
- Professionalism
Study features
Live Teams-meetings
If you’re interested in taking this minor and would like to know more, then join us at the Online Minor Market and ask your questions during the live Teams meetings!
The assessments seek to emulate the professional experiences and skills of ECE teachers and include conceptual analysis papers, designs of learning environment, critical analysis of video vignettes, assessment presentations to caregivers, and a professional group discussion.
Only students from ITEPS are allowed to take part in this minor. We also offer 3 places for Exchange Students.
