Profesor razrednega pouka (UN)/ profesorica razrednega pouka (UN)

The qualification holder will be able to:

General competences:

a) Effective teaching and educating

The graduates are able to:

• master the basic principles and procedures for planning, implementation and evaluation of learning processes,
• take into account the developmental characteristics of pupils in encouraging successful learning, effective implementation of individualization and differentiation of educational work,
• create an optimal learning environment using various learning methods and strategies which encourage mental activity in pupils and in this regard relevant planning of objectives, examination and assessment, develop pupils’ abilities for lifelong learning by developing strategies of independent learning, use information and communication technology in class for developing information literacy in pupils,
• identify pupils with special needs and adapt work to their specificities in cooperation with other teachers and professionals,
• adequately use various ways of monitoring and checking progress of pupils in accordance to the objectives, and give constructive feedback,
• effectively communicate with children, pupils, students and other participants in education (hereinafter: students), develop positive group atmosphere and good relationships with and among students,
• develop linguistic communication abilities in students,
• develop social skills in students,
• create a safe and encouraging learning environment where students feel accepted, diversity is respected, and independence and responsibility are encouraged,
• create clear rules related to the course of teaching, implementation of learning process and organisation of work in the class and for the class,
• create clear rules of conduct and discipline in class,
• effectively deal with inappropriate behaviour, aggression and conflicts, and use appropriate strategies for resolving them,
• show positive relationship towards students, understanding and respecting students’ social, cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds and other personal circumstances,
• be aware of and observe the ethical dimensions of one’s own activities.

b) Cooperation with working and social environments (with society and in society):

• with other employees in the school, other schools and institutions, and professionals in the field of education,
• with parents and other persons responsible for students,
• ability to establish partnerships and cooperation with other schools, institutions in the school environment and professionals in the field of education at the local, regional, national, European and wider global levels.

c) Competences for professional development

The graduates are able to:

• reflect self-critically on own work and evaluate it,
• enhance the quality of own work through self-evaluation, further education and training,
• creatively participate in research and development projects aimed at raising the quality of education work.

d) Organisational and leadership abilities with:

• a good knowledge of own profession and regulations governing the functioning of the school,
• an effective time planning and management,
• a proficiency in organisational and administrative tasks in relation to planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the learning process,
• an effective leadership of the students, students class groups and coordination of class assembly of teachers,
• an ability to work in teams and solve problems effectively.

Subject-specific competences

The graduates are able to:

• know and understand developmental characteristics, differences and needs of students, and recognise learning abilities and problems; overall perception of a child,
• use special pedagogical knowledge for working with children with special needs,
• adapt educational approaches with regard to students’ individual, social, linguistic and cultural diversity,
• know and understand content characteristics of lessons in the first two three-year cycles in the fields of the Slovenian language, mathematics, natural sciences, technology, social sciences, sports, arts and music,
• understand and apply specialist knowledge for achieving curriculum objectives in the first two three-year cycles of elementary school;
• demonstrate aesthetic sensitivity and qualification for active and creative work in the fields of art,
• know and understand the didactic characteristics of lessons in the first two three-year cycles of elementary school in the fields of the Slovenian language, mathematics, natural sciences, technology, social sciences, sports, arts, music, (foreign language) and apply cross-curricular integration,
• understand and apply specialist didactical knowledge for achieving curriculum objectives in the first two three-year cycles of elementary school,
• apply a broad spectre of teaching and learning strategies according to the students’ needs,
• pedagogically lead an individual, class and/or group,
• participate in expanded elementary school programmes (e.g. after-school activities, extra-curricular activities, school networks, international cooperation, etc.),
• create a stimulating learning atmosphere and positive interpersonal relationships, and effectively address disciplinary problems.