Primary Education Programme: Teaching in pre-school class and grades 1-3

 
240 ECTS credits
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Study programme

The programme is designed for students who wish to teach in pre-school class or primary school grades 1-3. Theoretical studies alternate with practical placement periods in school. The programme, comprising 240 ECTS credits, leads to a Master of Education.

Education level: Basic level

While studying

Education

The content and scope of courses studied depend on the specialisation chosen, but all specialisations start with courses related to school, how it has evolved, how it is managed and controlled and how the conception of children and childhood has changed. In subject studies the emphasis is on children's reading and writing development and on their understanding of mathematical concepts. In addition, students study subject courses in English, the social sciences, the natural sciences and technology. All courses include practical/aesthetical forms of expression. Towards the end of the programme the teacher's role as a leader, cooperation with parents or guardians, and the evaluation and improvement of school practice are problematised.

Form of Instruction

The forms of instruction in teacher education vary from course to course and can, for instance, include seminars, lectures, group exercises and laboratory sessions. Some components are mandatory and if so, this is specified in the respective syllabus.

Examination

Examination formats in teacher education vary and can, for instance, include written exams, take-home eams, oral presentations and aesthetic forms of representation.

Professional Contact

Theoretical studies alternate with practical placement periods in school, giving the students a chance to practice their future occupation under supervision. School teachers are also from time to time involved in the teaching at the university.

Course of study

Semester 1 ECTS credits
Educational tools for teachers (Obligatory) 6
School as System and Idea - Primary Education (Obligatory) 9
Teachers' pedagogical approach (Obligatory) 15
Total ECTS credits: 30
Semester 2 ECTS credits
Swedish for teaching in early years classes and grades 1-3 (Obligatory) 30
Total ECTS credits: 30
Semester 3 ECTS credits
Creative Mathematics for teaching in pre-school and grades 1-3 (Obligatory) 30
Total ECTS credits: 30
Semester 4 ECTS credits
English for Teaching in Primary Education: Pre-School and Years 1-3 (Obligatory) 15
Social science for teaching in pre-school and grades 1-3 (Obligatory) 15
Total ECTS credits: 30
Semester 5 ECTS credits
Social science for teaching in preschool and grades 1-3 (Obligatory) 7.5
Science and Technology for grade F-3 (Obligatory) 22.5
Total ECTS credits: 30
Semester 6 ECTS credits
Swedish for primary school - preschoolclass and year 1-3 II (Obligatory) 15
Teachers' professional leadership (Obligatory) 15
Total ECTS credits: 30
Semester 7 ECTS credits
Assessment as a tool for learning (Obligatory) 7.5
Practical placement III - early years classes and grades 1-3 (Obligatory) 15
Research-based development work in school - Primary Education (Obligatory) 7.5
Total ECTS credits: 30
Semester 8 ECTS credits
Degree Project Primary Education - Mathematics (Elective) 30
Degree Project Primary Education - Swedish (Elective) 30
Degree Project Primary Education, Preschool class and Grades 1-3: Science and Technology (Elective) 30
Degree Project Primary Education, Preschool class and Grades 1-3: Civics (Elective) 30
Total ECTS credits: 30*

*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).

Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.

Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.

Future prospects

Employment Market

Qualified teachers are in demand on the employment market. In our experience, most teacher education graduates from Karlstad University find employment in schools.

Degree

The programme leads to a Bachelor of Education degree.

Further Studies

A master-level degree in teacher education gives eligibility for doctoral studies and for master-level studies in special education, provided that the special admission requirements are met.

Campus (Nynäshamn), 100% Options
  • Start Autumn 2024
  • Mode of study Campus (Nynäshamn)
  • Language Swedish
  • Application code KAU-80340
  • Study pace 100% (Day)
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