Description
This Job Shadowing Programme is designed to provide educators with structured, first-hand exposure to professional practices within kindergarten and child care environments. The programme offers participants the opportunity to observe daily operations, methodologies, and organisational processes that are essential to high-quality early childhood education.
Participants will work closely with experienced professionals, gaining practical insights and applied knowledge that will support the development of their teaching strategies, strengthen their professional competencies, and enhance their ability to prepare students for careers in early childhood education.
Target Audience:
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Kindergarten Teachers
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Child Care Providers
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Early Childhood Educators
Participants will:
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Gain a renewed professional perspective through direct exchange and collaboration with fellow educators.
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Develop a broader understanding of diverse needs, priorities, and responsibilities beyond their established roles.
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Strengthen their coaching, mentoring, and professional guidance skills.
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Share professional knowledge, experiences, and best practices with educators in a structured learning environment.
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Enhance their understanding of effective methodologies and the rationale behind successful practices in early childhood education.
The programme employs a combined observational and participatory approach, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the complexities inherent in early childhood education. Over the course of the five-day programme, educators engage in daily reflective sessions to record questions, observations, and key insights, promoting an active and intentional learning process.
The schedule integrates classroom observations, interactive learning activities, and targeted workshops, addressing multiple dimensions of kindergarten and child care practices. This hands-on methodology bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, allowing participants to witness firsthand the implementation of effective teaching strategies, classroom management techniques, and age-appropriate learning activities.
A core aspect of the programme is fostering open communication between hosts and participants, creating an environment conducive to knowledge exchange, constructive feedback, and the development of meaningful professional connections. Through this structured, reflective, and participatory approach, educators gain valuable insights while contributing to the ongoing enhancement of early childhood education practices within their own institutions.
Upon completion of this Job Shadowing Programme, participants will be able to:
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Acquire practical insights into the daily operations of kindergartens and child care facilities.
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Observe and engage in effective classroom management and teaching strategies.
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Develop a comprehensive understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate learning activities.
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Gain specialized knowledge in curriculum planning tailored to young learners.
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Learn to foster positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
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Build a professional network of contacts to facilitate collaboration and resource sharing within the field of early childhood education.
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Our Pricing
100% funded by the Erasmus+
Services included
- Pre-arrival information.
- Tuition & training materials.
- Training Certificate.
- Europass Certificate.
- Admin & organizational costs.
services
- Accommodation (hotels & self-catering apartments).
- Half-day and one-day trips.
- Cultural activities.
- Airport transfer.
- Local transport.
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