General information
| Study programme title | Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) programme in Pedagogy (Single Honours) |
| Type of study programme | University |
| Length | 3 years (6 semesters) |
| ECTS | 180 |
| Academic qualification | Bachelor of Arts in Pedagogy |
| Title and qualification code in the C.Q.F. Register | – |
| Study completion requirements | Passing all exams with a minimum of 180 ECTS, and successfully completing the undergraduate dissertation. |
| Possibilities of continuing education | After completing the undergraduate programme, students can continue their studies at the Graduate level. For students who want to continue their education at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities in Rijeka, they can enrol on the Master’s programme in Pedagogy (Single Honours). |
| Employment possibilities | Students are qualified to work in the public and private sectors in the field of child development and education (assessment of educational needs, planning and organization of education, execution of educational activities, evaluation of educational activities). |
| Enrolment conditions | Further details about enrolment can be found on: Postani student |
Course list
| Year 1. | |||
| Semester I | Semester II | ||
| General Pedagogy | 5 ECTS | History of Childhood and Family | 5 ECTS |
| General History of Care and Education | 5 ECTS | Pedagogical Research Methodology | 5 ECTS |
| Philosophy of Education | 5 ECTS | English Language in Care and Education / German Language in Care and Education | 5 ECTS |
| Developmental Psychology | 5 ECTS | Critical Thinking Skills | 5 ECTS |
| Basics of Language Culture and Academic Writing | 5 ECTS | Physical Education 2 | 1 ECTS |
| Physical Education 1 | 1 ECTS | Elective Course | 9 ECTS |
| Elective Course | 4 ECTS | ||
| Year 2. | |||
| Semester III. | Semester IV. | ||
| Sociology of Education | 5 ECTS | Family Pedagogy | 5 ECTS |
| Theories of Education | 5 ECTS | Interculturality in Education | 5 ECTS |
| Communication in Care and Education | 5 ECTS | Educational Psychology | 5 ECTS |
| Statistics in Pedagogical Practice and Research | 5 ECTS | Pedagogical Practice 1 | 5 ECTS |
| Basics of e-Education | 4 ECTS | Physical Education 4 | 1 ECTS |
| Physical Education 3 | 1 ECTS | Elective Course | 9 ECTS |
| Elective Course | 5 ECTS | ||
| Year 3. | |||
| Semester V. | Semester VI. | ||
| School Pedagogy | 5 ECTS | Andragogy | 5 ECTS |
| Education Policy | 5 ECTS | Pedagogy of Early and Preschool Education | 5 ECTS |
| Didactics – Planning and Programming Educational Processes | 5 ECTS | Project Management in Education | 5 ECTS |
| Education and Training for Civil Society | 5 ECTS | Pedagogical Practice 2 | 5 ECTS |
| Elective Course | 10 ECTS | Elective Course | 4 ECTS |
| Final Dissertation | 6 ECTS |
| Elective Courses (The offer of elective courses will be decided and specified in the syllabus for each academic year) | |
| Elements of Digital Competences | 4 ECTS |
| Sports Pedagogy | 5 ECTS |
| National History of Pedagogy | 5 ECTS |
| Social Stereotypes, Prejudices and Discrimination | 5 ECTS |
| Pedagogue and Education in Crisis Situations | 5 ECTS |
| Students and Community 1 | 3 ECTS |
| Pedagogy of Working with Young People | 5 ECTS |
| Emotional Pedagogy | 5 ECTS |
| Feminist Pedagogy | 5 ECTS |
| Education and Training for Sustainable Development | 5 ECTS |
| Education for Values | 4 ECTS |
Learning outcomes
Core learning outcomes
| Collective learning outcomes | Individual learning outcomes |
|---|---|
| PLAN AND PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL/PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITIES | 1. Identify and analyse the theoretical determinants of planning and programming educational/pedagogical activities. 2. Plan and program different project activities related to educational/pedagogical activities. 3. Identify and differentiate between different educational forms and work with target groups. 4. Identify and explain different types of curricula using curriculum design methodology from different theoretical approaches. 5. Design and create didactic materials suitable for different users of educational/pedagogical activities. 6. Design a professional development plan for educational staff. |
| ORGANISE, MONITOR AND MANAGE EDUCATIONAL/PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITIES | 1. Organize, monitor, and implement various forms of educational work with targeted groups. 2. Identify and outline different administrative tasks related to educational/pedagogical activities. 3. Monitor and organize various project activities related to educational/pedagogical activities. 4. Identify and analyse different forms of collaboration with external and internal stakeholders of the institution. 5. Monitor the educational needs of users of educational/pedagogical activities. 6. Explain and analyse basic concepts, principles, laws, development, structure, and processes within educational/pedagogical activities. |
| RESEARCH, EVALUATE AND IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL/PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITIES | 1. Research and evaluate the structure and specifics of the development of educational activities, at different (non)institutional levels and areas. 2. Analyse educational processes using the perspective of different pedagogical theories and conceptions and apply methods and instruments of evaluation with the aim of improving the quality of educational practice at all levels. 3. Explain the specifics and apply the basic principles, methods and techniques of pedagogical communication when working with users of educational/pedagogical activities. 4. Collect, process, analyse and interpret relevant data for the purpose of improving educational practice and/or pedagogical sciences. 5. Identify and analyse national, European, and international policies, practices and trends in care and education. 6. Explore possible solutions to challenges in personal professional practice. |
| DEVELOP POSITIVE STAKEHOLDER CHARACTERISTICS OF EDUCATIONAL/PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF A MOTIVATIONAL ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE | 1. Describe, analyse, and evaluate the elements of a stimulating organizational culture (creativity, interculturality, empathy, professional ethics, etc.) 2. Take ethical and social responsibility when performing tasks in different educational contexts. 3. Describe and evaluate activities for the development of intercultural competences in users of educational/pedagogical activities. 4. Describe and explain different communication techniques that contribute to a motivational organizational culture. 5. Demonstrate academic, linguistic and IT literacy when performing tasks related to educational/pedagogical activities. |
Elective learning outcomes
| Collective learning outcomes | Individual learning outcomes |
|---|---|
| MONITOR AND RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL CONTEXTS | 1. Recognize, monitor, and analyse the characteristics and challenges of working with specific users (youth, marginalized groups, etc.) 2. Design and implement various activities and work programs with specific users (youth, marginalized groups, etc.) 3. Describe, monitor, and analyse educational/pedagogical activities in different educational contexts (civil society, contemporary society, crisis situations, spare time, etc.) 4. Collect, process, analyse and interpret the relevant data on care and education from an historical perspective |