Courses for the summer semester 2023

Seminar A: Introduction to Child and Youth Care

The seminar deals with the structure and governance of the early childhood education and care system in Germany. After a basic introduction, emphasis will be placed on concepts of pre-school education quality, quality assurance and quality development. The special characteristics of the early childhood education system in Germany will be considered in comparison to systems in other countries. A willingness to read literature in English is required.

Teaching: Katharina Kluczniok

Time: Di 12:00-14:00, First Meeting: 18.04.2023

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Seminar C: Selected Concepts

The aim of the seminar is to sensitize students to various aspects of heterogeneity (e.g. gender, migration) in early childhood learning environments such as daycare centers and families and to learn about and assess their significance for pedagogical practice. As an example of a concept for action, the students present various programs for children/families for dealing with heterogeneity in early childhood learning environments. Students are expected to be interested in the topic, committed and eager to discuss it, and willing to read (also English-language) professional literature.

Teaching: Katharina Kluczniok

Time: Mi 10:00-12:00, First Meeting: 19.04.2023

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Project Seminar:

In small groups, practical or research projects are planned, implemented and reflected upon. A content-related reference to early childhood education and upbringing is desirable. A project presentation takes place at the end of the lecture period. Each project group prepares a project report. It is possible to combine the project with the bachelor thesis. Please contact me as soon as possible.

Teaching: Katharina Kluczniok

Time: Di 14:00-16:00, First Meeting: 18.04.2023

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Seminar B: Gender-specific approaches

This seminar will focus on the topic of gender in the field of early childhood education and care. Within the framework of a learning portfolio, theoretical concepts as well as gender-conscious pedagogical work in the context of early childhood education and care will be developed together. The idea of the teaching-learning concept interweaves scientific theories/knowledge with early educational practice. It is fundamental that the participants are prepared to work independently and self-responsibly (in groups and alone).

Teaching: Stefanie Pietz

Time: Mi 14:00-16:00, First Meeting: 19.04.2023

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Seminar C: Selected Concepts

In this seminar, we will jointly address early childhood education concepts for dealing with heterogeneity in early education and care institutions. After a theoretical introduction to the approaches of co-construction, anti-bias and doing-gender, students can focus on and develop selected concepts for dealing with heterogeneity under their own focus and constant supervision by the lecturers. The idea of the teaching-learning concept intertwines scientific theories/knowledge with early childhood education practice. The willingness of the participants to work independently and on their own responsibility (in groups) and to engage in self-reflective, biographical analysis is fundamental.

Teaching: Nicole Voss

Time: Mi 14:00-16:00, First Meeting: 19.04.2023

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MA: Seminar: Research and development in educational settings.

The aim of the seminar is to gain an overview of the early childhood education research infrastructure (e.g. research institutes), to analyze and evaluate selected empirical studies from the field of early childhood education and to derive consequences for the evaluation of further studies, for pedagogical practice and educational policy. In addition, the relationship between scientific research, pedagogical requirements and societal conditions in the context of early childhood education and upbringing will be reflected upon.

Teaching: Katharina Kluczniok

Time: Mi 14:00 - 16:00, First Meeting: 19.04.2023