Theory and Methodology of Education and Training (Primary Education) (Master's Degree)

 Primary Education

  The Primary Education programme is designed to train highly qualified primary school teachers capable of educating
  pupils in grades 1–4 at the first stage of general secondary education, developing their personality holistically and
  forming their literacy, numeracy and learning skills. The dual mode of study enables students to combine theoretical
  preparation with teaching practice in general secondary schools and primary education institutions.

  Programme Objectives

  To prepare specialists who possess the necessary psychological and pedagogical knowledge, methodological mastery and
  professional competencies required to work as primary school teachers, and who can apply modern interactive, STEAM and
   project-based learning technologies in the classroom.

  Core Subjects:

  • General Pedagogy and Didactics
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Methodology of Teaching Mathematics in Primary School
  • Methodology of Teaching Native Language and Reading
  • Methodology of Teaching "World Around Us" and Ethics
  • Methodology of Teaching Music, Fine Arts and Physical Education
  • Inclusive Education and Age Characteristics of Children
  • Digital Pedagogy and Educational Technologies

  Skills Acquired:

  • Methodologically sound teaching of all subjects in grades 1–4
  • Organising lessons that account for the age and individual characteristics of pupils
  • Applying interactive, game-based and project-based educational technologies
  • Working with the class community and communicating effectively with parents
  • Using modern digital tools (interactive whiteboards, educational apps)

  Career Opportunities

  Graduates of this programme can pursue successful careers as grade 1–4 teachers at general secondary schools, form
  teachers, primary school teachers at private schools and learning centres, methodologists at education departments,
  pedagogue-trainers at children's development centres, tutors, and as authors of educational materials and textbooks.

  Duration: 4 years (Bachelor's) | Mode of study: Dual | Field: Education