The study program Educator in preschool institutions is designed as a program of formal education of educators of preschool children at the 1st level of academic studies, lasting four school years, through the 8th semester (240 ECTS). The student completes his studies by writing and defending the final thesis and obtains the title of Graduate Teacher.
The main purpose of the Teacher in preschool institutions program is to ensure, in accordance with the needs of society, the appropriate preparation of students for the complex and responsible profession of Teacher in preschool institutions. Namely, the purpose of this study program is to train future educators to work in preschool institutions and enable future educators to acquire professional knowledge and professional skills necessary for high-quality and professional performance of professional tasks, in accordance with the activities provided for in the job catalog for educators in preschool institutions. The purpose of the study program is to, through subject content and pedagogical practice, develop competencies for holistic, humanistic and democratic approach to the child in students, future educators, while respecting the specificity and rights of the child, and for the sake of his maximum development and realization of well-being through play as a leading activity.
General abilities refer to analysis, synthesis, critical reflection, prediction, research and reflection of acquired knowledge and developed abilities in educational practice, along with positive communication and cooperation with family and local community. The student is trained to approach the practice of preschool upbringing and education by integrating knowledge from different fields and their application, and realizes/participates in other activities such as: nutrition, care, preventive health and social protection of preschool children.Students acquire competencies that are expressed in the dimensions of knowledge, skills and values, in accordance with the requirements expressed in the Rulebook on the Basics of the Preschool Education Program – Years of Ascension and the Rulebook on Competence Standards for the Teacher Profession and Their Development.