Early Childhood Education · Barakaldo

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Languages
Español
Euskara
InstitutionPublic
Modality
On-site 🏫
FamilySociocultural and Community Services 🏘️
Total Hours2,182Hours

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General information about the degree

📚 Overview

The Higher Vocational Training Programme in Early Childhood Education prepares students to work in educational settings with children from birth to age six. The programme covers child development, educational intervention, communication and play, expression and creativity, and meeting children's basic needs. Its content combines theory and practice, focusing on planning and delivering educational activities, observing and assessing child development, and collaborating with families and other professionals.

✨ Specific Information

The programme combines classroom learning with placements in educational centres, allowing students to apply what they have learned in real settings. Teamwork, educational innovation and the use of teaching resources adapted to early childhood are encouraged.

👤 Recommended Profile

This programme is aimed at people interested in education who have a vocation for working with young children, communication skills, empathy, creativity and strong observational skills. An interest in child development and in working with families and professionals in the sector is recommended.

🚀 Career Progression

After completing the Higher Vocational Training Programme in Early Childhood Education, graduates can enter the education job market directly or continue their education through related university studies, such as a degree in Early Childhood Education or other degrees in education and social fields.

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Sociocultural and Community Services

If you care about people's wellbeing and want to help build a fairer, more inclusive society, this vocational field is for you. Vocational programmes in Sociocultural and Community Services prepare you to guide, support and empower people at different stages and in different circumstances throughout their lives. Care and development of children in early childhood Support for people with disabilities or in situations of dependency Social inclusion of groups at risk of exclusion Sociocultural activities and community engagement Mediation and communication in diverse settings Hands-on placements in nursery schools, social centres and residential care homes You will be able to work in schools, day centres, social services, NGOs and many other settings, playing a key role in people's lives.

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Higher Vocational Training

Early Childhood Education

If you are passionate about early childhood and want to support young children during the first years of their lives, this vocational programme prepares you to become a key figure in their development. You will learn to design educational activities, manage everyday situations and work alongside families and other professionals. Early childhood education teaching methods and play-based learning Cognitive, motor, social and emotional development in early childhood Personal independence, children's health and meeting basic needs Expression, communication and social skills Working with families and coordinating with other services Hands-on training in nurseries and education centres Graduating will open the door to work as an early years educator in first-cycle nursery schools, play centres, cultural centres, educational farms and family support programmes.

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Higher Vocational Training

The Advanced Vocational Training Programme (CFGS) is the highest level of vocational education, designed for those who want to become advanced technicians with thorough, specialist training. Over two years, you gain advanced knowledge and real-world skills in your chosen sector. Advanced technical and practical training in your professional field Specialist modules combining applied theory with real workplace experience Development of management, analysis and decision-making skills The option to transfer credits and gain direct access to university Once you finish, you can enter the job market as an advanced technician or continue your education at university with recognised advantages.

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