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Bachelor degree in Primary School Education. Department of Primary Education. Faculty of Education of Florina. University of Western Macedonia.

Description

The anticipated learning outcomes of the undergraduate programme of studies for the Bachelor Degree in the Department of Primary Education of the University of West Macedonia for the candidate educator are the following:
Knowledge: have advanced knowledge on a field of work or study, which include the critical understanding of theories and principles.
Skills: hold advanced skills or the ability of proving the necessary mastery and innovation for the resolution of composite and random problems in the field of Education Sciences.
Competences: they are able to manage composite technical or professional activities or work plans, undertaking the responsibility for taking decisions in unforeseen work or study environments of the field of Education Sciences. In addition, to reflect on their role and undertake the responsibility for the management of the professional development of individuals and groups. Specifically:
- have the theoretical background of Education Sciences;
- have specialized knowledge on applied teaching and research;
- use the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge for their scientific and professional career and development;
- apply pedagogical knowledge for the advancement of the learning procedure and for upgrading the educational level;
- manage and resolve general and specific pedagogic issues;
- contribute to the treatment of the need for continuous education and learning for a nation.

Further Information

The purpose of the pedagogical opportunity is to render the graduates capable of critically dealing with their pedagogical and teaching work and education in general, follow the developments in the Education Sciences, and also proceed on their own to independent research, with the purpose of producing new pedagogic and teaching knowledge (teacher, scientist, and researcher). In addition, responsibly and effectively fulfill their pedagogical and teaching work (professional teacher), by having pedagogical training, training in the cognitive fields of special sciences (positive, humanitarian, and social sciences) that are taught in the elementary school, along with didactic and practical training. The graduates find employment in various professional and research fields connected to school, along with out-of-school areas of education and socialization. The degree allows its holder to be appointed as educator in schools of Elementary Education. Moreover, it allows them to pursue postgraduate studies in the Educational Sciences, or in other relevant scientific fields.

Relation To Employment

One of the necessary diplomas for the conduct of the profession of primary education educator (Primary Education 70) either in the private or in the public field.

Transitions

Access to this type of qualification have those who have completed at least the secondary education (level 4).
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 7 or 8.

Ways To Aquire

Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.

Awarding Body

University of Western Macedonia

Qualification Type

BACHELOR DEGREE (PTYCHIO/DIPLOMA ANOTATIS EKPAIDEFSIS)

Name

Higher education

Purpose

Basic

Duration

4 years

Thematic Areas

Education science
Teacher training without subject specialization