Univerzita Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně

This programme is taught in Czech only

Was your teacher your role model in nursery school? If, like her/him, you want to influence a new generation, become a qualified worker for education with preschool children. Become a preschool teacher! The core of the degree course includes course units focused on pedagogy, psychology, philosophy, sociology and biology. Follow-up courses are focused on preschool pedagogy within art, musical, physical and dramatic education. You will be also required to attend didactic course units related to the sphere of the mother tongue, knowledge of nature, society, and the development of mathematical ideas. The verification of the knowledge acquired during practical training is part of the course.

What course units can you look forward to?

• Didactics of Preschool Education
• Propedeutics of Pedagogy
• Propedeutics of Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Pedagogical Diagnostics in Kindergarten
• Pedagogical Communication in Kindergarten
• Social Psychology
• Introduction to Logopedics
• Specific Working Methods with Children
• Literature for Children
• Introduction to Pedagogical Evaluation
• Play and its Educational Use in Kindergarten
• History of Preschool Education
• Development of Literacy in Kindergarten
• Continuous pedagogical practical training, and also professional placement
• Pedagogical practical training block, creating a portfolio of practical training
• And you can also participate in the preparation of the Zlín Film Festival and the Junior University or prepare theatrical performances or other activities for pre-school children

Where can you work after completing your studies?

• Nursery schools
• Children’s groups
• Specialized preschool facilities