Level:  master academic studies

Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: Master of arts in pedagogy

The purpose of the masters study program in pedagogy is to train students to work in nuanced, professional jobs in various spheres of pedagogical work and to provide them with basic abilities required for scientific research. The academic masters in pedagogy, which consists of a system of elective and required courses, provides a thorough and holistic outlook on exploration of theoretical and methodological knowledge and addresses relevant questions in the field of education and pegagogical practice. Students are trained for practical pedagogical work as well as research in the field of pedagogy. The program fosters pedagogical thinking, by honing analytical skills and providing graduate candidates with scientific, professional and practical knowledge for innovative and professional work in the field of pedagogy. Upon graduation, students willl also be prepared for doctoral studies.

The goals of the graduate program in pegagogy are: • mastering the system of knowledge in the pedagogical sciences and sister disciplines; • to provide an introducion to various theoretical approaces in pedagogy, systems of formal and informal education, ideas and steps to develop the educational practice and system; • to understand contemporary trends and tendencies of development in pedagogical ideas, theories and concepts; • the ability to critically evaluate the educational system and its theoretical foundations; • the abilty to question various dimensions and interpretations of the relationship between theory and practice in education; - • to understand different epistemological foundations for pedagogical research and to conceptualize and realize different types of research as applicable to the specific issue being addressed; - • the ability to identify, expound on and solve practical problems in the area of education; - • the ability to develop and evaluate programs; to effectively participate in the practice of education by providing professional assistance and support to children, students, teachers and assistants in conceptualizing, organizing and implementing educational work; • developing a professional approach for working with other professionals in the field involved in various elements of pedagogical work; the ability to practically apply knowledge, work creatively with complex issues part of the practice of pedagogy and critically assess and develop educational work.

Upon completion of the masters in pedagogy program graduates will: • have a developed system of knowledge of the field of pedagogical sciences and be familiar with contemporary achievements in the development of pedagogical ideas, theories and concepts; - • understand various epistemological-methodological approaches, their positive aspects, boundaries and adequacy considering the nature of the issue at hand; - • critically evaluate contemporary pedagogical theory and elaborate on its implications for the practice of education; • be prepared for applying theoretical knowledge in constructive problem solving and development of educational practice on the basis of continued analysis and following of the state of the science; - • be able to independently identify problems in the pedagogical sciences and practice and implement research and development in that area.

Completed undergraduate study in pedagogy(240 ECTS) or equivalent undergraduate pedagogy four year program, according to the conditions and statutes of the University and Faculty; students that have completed another undergraduate program must take a differential exam in accordance with masters program and University rules.

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