Pedagogy and Methodology of Early Foreign Language Education

The field of pedagogical science aimed at training qualified professionals capable of understanding the peculiarities of children’s psychology and applying approaches to teach them a foreign language.

Academic degree: Bachelor of Education 

Code and name of the educational program: 6B01705 “Pedagogy and Methodology of Early Foreign Language Education”

Elective subjects:   

After school: Foreign Language, World History   
After college: Foundations of Pedagogy and Psychology, Foreign Language

Form and duration of studying:       

Full-time (after school) – 4 years     
On the basis of TPE (after college) full-time, shortened – 3 years 
On the basis of HE (after university) full-time, shortened – 2 years

Description of the educational program:

The specialty “Pedagogy and Methodology of Early Foreign Language Education” is a field in the field of foreign language teaching and is designed to train specialists who will work with children between the ages of three and ten and teach them foreign languages. It may also include the study of psychology and child development.

The Pedagogy and Methodology of Early Foreign Language Education program includes the study of the basic principles of foreign language instruction, as well as techniques and methods that will help students learn better. Students learn the theory and practice of language instruction as well as various pedagogical methods that will help them make learning more interesting and effective.

The major also includes a study of child psychology and development, as early foreign language instruction is important not only in terms of language development, but also for the development of speech, thinking, memory, and other skills. Students explore what teaching methods and approaches can help children cope, as well as how to create an appropriate environment and motivate children to learn a language.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the specialty “Pedagogy and Methodology of Early Foreign Language Education” can work in various educational institutions, such as kindergartens, schools and foreign language centers. They may also work as foreign language teachers or methodologists in various organizations. They may also work on developing curricula and methods for teaching foreign languages to children.

 6B01705 Pedagogy and Methodology of Early Foreign Language Education