Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education is offered by the Pedagogical Department of Primary Education of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Thessaly. The curriculum is oriented toward scientific knowledge and professional skills required for teaching in primary education, and the Department awards a unified degree without specialization. Students develop knowledge in pedagogy, the teaching of school subjects, and the connection between theory and educational practice. The program contributes to the development of primary education teachers with strong academic and pedagogical training.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at learning outcomes and skills that enable graduates to provide educational services in primary education, design teaching material, and support learning and pedagogical interventions in school settings.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a Secondary School Leaving Certificate (High School Diploma) and successful participation in national-level examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Pedagogical Department of Primary Education aims to educate scientists with knowledge in pedagogy, didactics, learning psychology, and the subject areas of primary education. Students develop skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating teaching in primary school.
Skills
The program equips students with pedagogical and teaching skills for primary education. It includes lesson planning, classroom organization, pupil assessment, and the use of pedagogical approaches in primary school.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in pedagogy and didactics, developing students’ abilities in planning, implementing, and evaluating teaching in primary school. Graduates gain capabilities in linking pedagogical theory with educational practice.