The pedagogy programme, in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education on model educational effects of 4 November 2011, belongs to the areas of education in the field of humanities and social sciences. The subject of its research includes both the ideas (ideals, norms, obligations) and social practices. As a study of upbringing and education, Pedagogy combines two perspectives: humanistic and social. The humanistic perspective focuses on the essence of upbringing, teaching and learning, while the social perspective concerns educational environments, systems of educational care institutions, as well as their functions and importance in human development. Pedagogy is concerned with understanding how people develop and learn throughout their lives and how they prepare for life in a changing society. It includes the analysis of educational processes, systems and approaches together with their cultural, social, political, historical and economic contexts.
2nd cycle studies in the field of pre-school education and early school education are addressed to graduates of 1st cycle studies who have pedagogical preparation to work as teachers in pre-schools and grades 1-3 of primary schools (in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 6 August 2019 – Journal of Laws of 9 August 2019, item 1498).
During 2nd cycle studies in the field of pre-school education and early school education, the graduates broaden their pedagogical knowledge, as part of, among others: family pedagogy, health education, pedagogy of children’s creativity, art therapy, bibliotherapy, interpersonal communication, linguistic, mathematical and environmental activity of children, correction of developmental disorders, artistic, musical, technical and physical activities of children, as well as the methodology of corrective and compensatory work. During the studies, as part of elective courses and tutorials, the students can develop their own passions and talents and also complete the teacher’s workshop.
After graduation, the graduates of the studies will be prepared to perform tasks related to teaching and educational work in pre-schools and schools of various types as well as in other forms of organisation of children’s education (including public, local-government, and private), non-governmental organisations, cultural and educational institutions, institutions of extracurricular education, educational care institutions, as well as other subjects of social life related to the education of children at pre-school and early school age. The graduates will be prepared for educational activities conducted not only with young children, but also with their families. The graduates will be able to cooperate with the local community in order to provide children with favourable conditions for development. Moreover, the graduates acquire preparation and competences to conduct after-school and extracurricular activities.
Completion of the studies entitles the graduates to undertake doctoral studies and postgraduate studies related to improving teacher’s workshop, gaining additional qualifications and competences (e.g. management, therapy, subject teaching).
Potential employment opportunities for graduates of the study programme:
- pre-school education teachers, teachers of grades 1-3 in primary schools, sanitarium schools and preventoria in the public and private education system, in companies specialising in care, upbringing and education of children, as well as all initiatives related to education and upbringing at the pre-school and early school level.
In addition, the graduates can work as carers for children in the youngest age in children’s clubs, nurseries, as day carers and nannies. This opens up wide employment opportunities for graduates of studies in existing care facilities, as well as new forms of care created on the basis of the Act of 5 January 2011 on care for children under the age of 3. The graduates have additional skills necessary for the work of school pedagogues and school or community day care centre teachers. The graduates are also fully competent to organise their own educational and upbringing processes as part of their own businesses, voluntary or charity activity.
Other additional information on qualifications: STUDIES ARE ADDRESSED TO PEOPLE WITH PEDAGOGICAL PREPARATION FOR THE PROFESSION OF A PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER AND AN EARLY-SCHOOL TEACHER
- Pedagogy: Protective and Educational Pedagogy, 2nd cycle studies
The goal of the studies is to broaden pedagogical knowledge of the graduates and to prepare them to undertake 3rd cycle (doctoral) studies, as well as to obtain theoretical foundations and skills for further self-education. This applies especially to the methodology of social research and MA seminar. The graduates also learn about contemporary problems of sociology and psychology, contemporary concepts of philosophy and ethics, as well as logic. The students are also prepared to build and expand their professional competences with the use of various sources of knowledge and modern technologies. They can work in a team (performing various roles, undertaking and delegating tasks), especially cooperate with other specialists. The graduates should also demonstrate the ability to perceive and independently solve scientific, educational and rehabilitation problems and have the ability to prepare publications in the field of their activity. They are also aware of the level of their knowledge and skills, understand the need for continuous professional training and personal development.
The major prepares for work in all institutions that require educational, care and support competences. Graduates of this major can be employed in various types of educational and pedagogical facilities, specialist clinics, cultural animation institutions, social welfare centres, prophylaxis centres, adult education and adult care centres, health service, state and local government administration (e.g. in nursing homes, foster care centres, kids shelters, community day-care centres, educational centres, boarding schools, sanitaria, hospitals, preventoria, psychological and pedagogical counselling centres, institutions providing help for people with addictions and people in need, centres providing help for people with disabilities, and other institutions conducting educational, care and assistance activities).
- Pedagogy: Resocialisation Pedagogy with Social Prophylaxis, 2nd cycle studies
The goal of the studies is to broaden pedagogical knowledge of the graduates and to prepare them to undertake 3rd cycle (doctoral) studies, as well as to obtain theoretical foundations and skills for further self-education. As part of the major, the students have the opportunity to become acquainted with issues in the field of: psychology of social maladjustment, support and help for a family at risk, structure of preventive programmes, European and non-European resocialisation systems and elements of civil, labour, administrative and social law. The major allows the graduates of 1st cycle studies in this major to continue and complete their education. The graduates of 1st cycle studies in different majors have to compensate for the curriculum differences.
The studies prepare the graduates to work with minors as a part of probation service (family probation officers, streetworking pedagogues) and with adult offenders in closed institutions (penitentiary, detention centre) and as probation officers for adults. The study curriculum also includes information devoted to children and adolescents at risk of demoralisation and criminal derailment.
- Pedagogy: Revalidation Pedagogy, 2nd cycle studies
The goal of the studies is to broaden pedagogical knowledge of the graduates who also obtain theoretical foundations and skills for further self-education. This applies especially to the methodology of social research and MA seminar. The graduates also learn about contemporary problems of sociology and psychology, contemporary concepts of philosophy, ethics, and logic. The students are also prepared to build and expand their professional competences with the use of various sources of knowledge and modern technologies. They can work in a team (performing various roles, undertaking and delegating tasks), especially cooperate with other specialists. Graduates should also demonstrate the ability to perceive and independently solve scientific, educational and revalidation problems and have the ability to prepare publications in the field of their activity. They are also aware of the level of their knowledge and skills, understand the need for continuous professional training and personal development. The graduates are prepared to undertake doctoral studies.
The graduates of the major receive a Master’s degree in pedagogy. After completing the studies, the students have an advanced, as compared to 1st cycle studies:
- level of knowledge about stages of human development in terms of biological, psychological and social aspects, expanded to include the issues concerning people with special educational needs;
- level of development of the ability to recognise, analyse, interpret and solve educational, revalidation and resocialisation problems;
- preparation for the comprehensive implementation of diagnostic and therapeutic, teaching, educational and protective tasks of the school, including independent preparation and adaptation of the curriculum to the needs and capabilities of students with special educational needs, planning, conducting and evaluating therapeutic and revalidation work;
- level of knowledge and skills enabling multidisciplinary stimulation of the development of people with special educational needs, inspiring continuous learning and supporting their independence in setting life goals.
The major allows the graduates of 1st cycle studies in this major to continue and complete their education. The graduates of 1st cycle studies in different majors have to compensate for the curriculum differences.
The students obtain professional and teaching qualifications to carry out classes in the field of: individual revalidation, pedagogical therapy, corrective and compensatory work. It also prepares employees of family, labour and social policy institutions (occupational therapy workshops, nursing homes, day-care centres and other institutions oriented towards social care and rehabilitation of people with hearing disabilities), as well as third sector organisations specialised in providing help and support for people with disabilities.