“Aesthetics and Learning
in Early Childhood Education”
International BA-level Course 2016 taught in English
February 1st – June 17th 2016
University College Zealand – Campus Roskilde
“Aesthetic and Learning in Early Childhood Education” (ALECE) is a 20 week international 30 ECTS programme for foreign and Danish
students of pre- or primary school teaching, social work, social education or similar subjects. The course is taught in 2016 for the 4th time
in a row and includes field studies in Copenhagen and visits at various local institutions for children (3 – 12 years).
Three modules form the programme:
1. Aesthetic Learning Processes in Theory and Practice
2. Child Development in a Cultural Perspective
3. Creative forms of expression
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Each of the modules can be applied for separately. However, due to the progression of the course we recommend students to follow all
three modules.
Participants
For ALECE 2016 we accept 25-30 international and Danish students of social pedagogy, art therapy social education, pre- and primary
school education. We give high priority to the diversity of the group. It is preferable - but not mandatory - that the students have had some
practical experience with professional pedagogical work.
Learning Outcomes
Module 1: Aesthetic Learning Processes in Theory and practice
• Knowledge of the Danish education system and cross professional cooperation between teachers, pedagogues and social workers
• Knowledge and skills related to the use of artistic media
• Aesthetics and learning in theory and practice, play and creativity
• Practical and didactic organization of aesthetic activities in day care, school and leisure (3- 12 years)
• Teaching methods and activities focusing on cultural diversity and cultural production
For more information, please contact Mr. Bennye D. Austring: bau@ucsj.dk
“Aesthetics and Learning
in Early Childhood Education”
Module 2: Child Development in a Cultural Perspective
• Comparative pedagogics in a cultural perspective
• Child development focusing the role of play in child development and on children's language and communication development
• Language development, narrativity and communication
• Development of creativity and identity through aesthetic activities in kindergarten, school and leisure (3 - 12 years)
• Didactic and educational methods and activities focusing on aesthetic activities in different cultures and on cultural diversity
Module 3: Creative forms of expression
• Drama, music and other aesthetic activities as arena for creative work in kindergarten and primary school
• Theoretical approaches to creative and aesthetic didactic work with children in early childhood education
• The learning and developmental potentials in creative and aesthetic activities in early childhood education specially focusing on the
activities as a way of supporting children’s wellbeing, identity building, creativity and aesthetic modes of expression
The focus of the programme is on providing students with qualifications to deal with children’s aesthetic learning processes. The module
aims at professional skills as well as relevant theoretical aspects, emphasizing professional knowledge, methods and technics related to
the practice of the profession. The professional aspects of the module are supported by theory from relevant areas such as music, drama,
narratology, literacy, visual art, psychology, culture and social sciences and pedagogy.
Assignments and Assessments
The students will be given one assignment for each of the three main elements of the programmed. The students in groups produce a
written assignment and an oral and aesthetic presentation. Each of these will be assessed according to the ECTS grading scale. Students
are supported in their group work by specific guidelines and supervision from the team of experienced teachers.
At the completion of the programme the student receive a certificate stating the learning outcomes of the programme, the subject of the
student’s project work and the grades obtained in three main assignments.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Application
Application forms are available at www.ucsj.dk/alece
Application deadline:
October 1, 2016
Location
University College Zealand, Campus Roskilde
Trekroner Forskerpark 4
4000 Roskilde
(30 minutes by train to/from Copenhagen City Center)
Grants
An exchange agreement between the schools will qualify you for grants and allow you to engage in student exchange without tuition fee.
University College Zealand has bilateral Erasmus exchange agreements with University Colleges and other universities all over Europe.
Likewise we have Nordplus agreements with some schools in Scandinavia.
Ask your international coordinator if our institution have an exchange agreement or to contact us to make one.
Accommodation and Transport
UCZ can support participating students in finding accommodation in the vicinity of the campus. Generally we use a student college right
beside campus offering single rooms with toilet, bath and mini kitchen included. Students can also arrange accommodation of their own.
UCZ offers bicycle rental - for free.
Extra-curricular activities
Students are welcome to use the Facilities on Campus such as canteen, sport, music and drama rooms on campus as well as the ‘Friday
Bar’. We also cooperate with various students’ organizations enabling a wider contact with other Danish and international students.
A group of ‘student buddies’ is facilitating your stay in every way.
Europe’s biggest music event, The Roskilde Festival of Music, takes place from June 25 - July 2. Perhaps you’d like to stay and
participate? Check it out here: www.roskilde-festival.dk.
For more information, please contact Mr. Bennye D. Austring: bau@ucsj.dk