Expertise in early childhood education in the church (5cr)

Objective

Students
• know how to analyse the theological basis of their work and the principle of pedagogical leadership and create their own theology of early childhood education
• analyse the theological basis of an office in education as part of their professional identity
• are familiar with the methods of pedagogy of religion and know how to apply and develop them in child work
• know how to plan, execute and develop new work methods for early childhood education within the church together with other employees
• are familiar with the unique characteristics of early childhood education operating environments and know how to carry out multidisciplinary collaboration
• know how to support inclusion and agency of children and their families in the parish
• know how to develop church service and devotional life together with families and employees

Content

• theology of early childhood education, worldview education and pedagogical leadership
• methods of pedagogy of religion
• work methods and development of early childhood education within the church
• expertise of a coordinator for early childhood education and care, task description and related competence needs
• local, regional and national early childhood education networks
• children’s spirituality and supporting spiritual growth at church