Theory and methodology of education and upbringing (by fields)

Description of the Field of Education

The master's specialty 70110401 – Theory and Methodology of Education and Upbringing (Primary Education) is aimed at training highly qualified specialists in the theoretical foundations of primary education, teaching methodology, modern pedagogical technologies, organization of the educational process, and the development of the knowledge, skills, and competencies of primary school students. The specialty covers issues related to organizing pedagogical, research, and methodological activities at the primary level of the general secondary education system.

Structure and Curriculum

During their studies, master's students acquire knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Pedagogy and psychology of primary education;
• Methodology of primary education;
• Methodology of teaching native language and reading literacy;
• Methodology of teaching mathematics;
• Methodology of teaching natural sciences;
• Methodology of upbringing;
• Modern pedagogical technologies;
• Innovative technologies in primary education;
• Information and communication technologies in primary education;
• Pedagogical skill and pedagogical competence;
• Research methodology;
• Academic writing;
• Scientific-pedagogical activity.

Program Learning Outcomes

A master's graduate who successfully completes the program will acquire the following skills:

• organizing the primary education process based on modern pedagogical approaches;
• developing and improving the methodology for teaching primary school subjects;
• using modern pedagogical and information technologies in the educational process;
• developing students' knowledge, skills, creative abilities, and competencies;
• evaluating educational effectiveness and analyzing the pedagogical process;
• conducting scientific-pedagogical research and implementing its results in educational practice.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the specialty may work as:

• teacher of primary education subjects;
• primary education methodologist;
• educator in educational institutions;
• researcher in the field of primary education;
• staff member of the methodological service of educational institutions;
• teacher at general secondary education institutions;
• teacher at higher education institutions;
• staff member of research institutes and centers.