The programme includes a compulsory work placement worth 14 credits (equivalent to 350 hours), comprising both an in-house placement and an external placement.
The internal placement (2 ECTS credits – 50 hours) is designed to support and enhance the student’s educational journey through theoretical and practical activities organised by the Department, such as participation in scientific and cultural activities, thematic meetings, and sessions for supervision and reflection on the placement experience. These activities serve as preparation for the external placement. It may be undertaken from the first year onwards.
The external placement (12 ECTS credits – 300 hours) normally takes place from the third year onwards; it is usually carried out outside the University, in particular at nurseries and facilities providing educational activities for the 0–6 age group that have an agreement with the University itself. It consists of practical field experience, for guidance and training purposes, aimed at applying the knowledge and skills acquired during the course of study. The student is supervised by a tutor from within the University and an external tutor from the host organisation, and concludes the experience by writing a final internship report.
The objectives of the placement activities (internal and external) are:
- to guide students through a process of reflection on their motivations, expectations and choice of degree programme, in relation to their future career in early years education;
- to foster the development of skills in systematic observation, critical analysis and reflection on the relational and organisational dynamics that arise in educational contexts, with particular attention to relationships with children, families and the educational team;
- to promote an informed initial engagement with the tools, practices, routines and methodologies specific to educational work in early years services (0–3 years);
- develop knowledge and skills enabling students to navigate the network of public and private early childhood education services in the local area;
- deepen understanding of the role, functions and professional responsibilities of nursery educators, both in day-to-day educational work and in planning, documentation and collaborative processes;
- support processes of reflection and review of the placement experience;
- carry out all the actions specified by the degree programme in fulfilling the learning agreement and collaborate in monitoring and documentation processes.
By the end of the course, students will have:
- explored and clarified the reasons behind their choice of study programme and future career path;
- developed skills in observation, documentation and critical reflection on the educational experience within early years services;
- gained an understanding of the role and functions of nursery educators within early years education services (0–3 years);
- become familiar with key aspects of professional practice (observation and listening, educational planning, documentation, assessment, and active participation in the educational team);
- gained practical experience of the knowledge and skills acquired during the course of study, learning to integrate them with educational practices in real-world contexts;
- developed an initial capacity for critical reflection on professional experience, with a view to future employment in early years education services.
The internal placement (2 ECTS credits – 50 hours) is designed to support and enhance the student’s educational journey through theoretical and practical activities organised by the Department, such as participation in scientific and cultural activities, thematic meetings, and sessions for supervision and reflection on the placement experience. These activities serve as preparation for the external placement. It may be undertaken from the first year onwards.
The external placement (12 ECTS credits – 300 hours) normally takes place from the third year onwards; it is usually carried out outside the University, in particular at nurseries and facilities providing educational activities for the 0–6 age group that have an agreement with the University itself. It consists of practical field experience, for guidance and training purposes, aimed at applying the knowledge and skills acquired during the course of study. The student is supervised by a tutor from within the University and an external tutor from the host organisation, and concludes the experience by writing a final internship report.
The objectives of the placement activities (internal and external) are:
- to guide students through a process of reflection on their motivations, expectations and choice of degree programme, in relation to their future career in early years education;
- to foster the development of skills in systematic observation, critical analysis and reflection on the relational and organisational dynamics that arise in educational contexts, with particular attention to relationships with children, families and the educational team;
- to promote an informed initial engagement with the tools, practices, routines and methodologies specific to educational work in early years services (0–3 years);
- develop knowledge and skills enabling students to navigate the network of public and private early childhood education services in the local area;
- deepen understanding of the role, functions and professional responsibilities of nursery educators, both in day-to-day educational work and in planning, documentation and collaborative processes;
- support processes of reflection and review of the placement experience;
- carry out all the actions specified by the degree programme in fulfilling the learning agreement and collaborate in monitoring and documentation processes.
By the end of the course, students will have:
- explored and clarified the reasons behind their choice of study programme and future career path;
- developed skills in observation, documentation and critical reflection on the educational experience within early years services;
- gained an understanding of the role and functions of nursery educators within early years education services (0–3 years);
- become familiar with key aspects of professional practice (observation and listening, educational planning, documentation, assessment, and active participation in the educational team);
- gained practical experience of the knowledge and skills acquired during the course of study, learning to integrate them with educational practices in real-world contexts;
- developed an initial capacity for critical reflection on professional experience, with a view to future employment in early years education services.
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The internal internship includes scientific and cultural activities, in-depth sessions, professional experimentation, and activities involving documentation and reflection on the experience—such as maintaining reflective journals—under the supervision of an internal tutor.
The external internship takes place at early childhood education services and involves systematic field observation and participation in the service's activities, based on the objectives and experiential opportunities outlined in the internship agreement. These experiences cover the organization and operation of the services, educational and planning practices, documentation, and relationships with families and the local community.
• Guidelines for internal and external internships.
• Internship logbook template.
• Instructions for the final report on internal and external internships.
For further information and the required forms, please consult the relevant documentation available on Formonline.
Programme
The internship comprises 14 ECTS credits, corresponding to a total of 350 hours, divided into 50 hours of internal internship (2 ECTS) and 300 hours of external internship (12 ECTS).The internal internship includes scientific and cultural activities, in-depth sessions, professional experimentation, and activities involving documentation and reflection on the experience—such as maintaining reflective journals—under the supervision of an internal tutor.
The external internship takes place at early childhood education services and involves systematic field observation and participation in the service's activities, based on the objectives and experiential opportunities outlined in the internship agreement. These experiences cover the organization and operation of the services, educational and planning practices, documentation, and relationships with families and the local community.
Prerequisiti
The internship is conducted in accordance with the admission requirements for the Degree Programme in Nursery and Early Childhood Services Educator (L-19).Core Documentation
The internship is conducted in accordance with the guidelines and documentation prepared by the EDUNIDO Degree Programme, with particular reference to:• Guidelines for internal and external internships.
• Internship logbook template.
• Instructions for the final report on internal and external internships.
For further information and the required forms, please consult the relevant documentation available on Formonline.
Attendance
Attendance at the internship activities is mandatory and entails a total of 350 hours, comprising 50 hours of internal internship and 300 hours of external internship. The activities must be carried out and documented in accordance with the procedures and guidelines set out by the Degree Programme.Type of evaluation
The assessment of the internship is based on documentation of the activities performed and monitoring of the internship process, in relation to the objectives and opportunities outlined in the internship agreement. Requirements include maintaining an attendance log, keeping activity journals, preparing a final report, and completing evaluation and monitoring forms, in accordance with the guidelines provided by the degree program.