The Child and Recreation programme at Medlearn leads to qualification as a childcare worker and is given as municipal adult education on behalf of several municipalities. The programme is a national vocational programme following Skolverket's goals and covers at least 1300 upper secondary credits. You can study on site, at distance or as an apprentice, and the programme alternates with workplace-based learning (APL).
Duration: 50 weeks
Format: Hybrid
Location: Flera orter (Flemingsberg, Umeå, Jönköping, Täby m.fl.)
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: About 50 to 60 weeks or 1300 to 1400 credits, full time or part time
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About the course.
has taken part in MedLearn's programme in Child and Recreation, which corresponds to Childcare Worker. The programme is a national vocational programme based on Skolverket's goals and covers at least 1300 upper secondary credits.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You gain knowledge of children's learning, development and health.
You can plan and carry out educational activities for children.
You understand the basics of communication and how to treat people in a group of children.
You gain practical experience through workplace-based learning (APL).
You are prepared for work as a childcare worker in a preschool or after-school centre.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Educational foundations
Educational theories and practices, and educational work.
Children's learning and growth
Developmental psychology and learning theories with a focus on children.
Health education
Health-promoting work in a group of children.
Communication
Communication with children, colleagues and guardians.
Special needs education
Support for children in need of special support.
Workplace-based learning (APL)
Work placement at a preschool or after-school centre.
Target audience
Who is this for?
Adults (from age 20) with a passing grade in Swedish/Swedish as a second language and mathematics at compulsory school level who want to train as a childcare worker.
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