Degree in Primary Education

Degree in Primary Education
face-to-face

Presentation

The European University of the Atlantic includes in its academic offer the Degree in Primary Education  in order to respond to the training needs and interests of those students who wish to exercise the profession of teacher in primary education (compulsory stage between ages 6 to 12) in public schools, private and international.

Primary education is a field of professionalisation and unquestionable scientific interest throughout the world. In this regard, UNEATLANTICO offers a curriculum fully adjusted to the demands of the labor market and adapted to the characteristics of the current society: Multilingual, digital and global.

Characteristics of the Degree in Primary Education UNEATLANTICO:

  • Bilingual Curriculum. The future teacher reaches during the training a level C1 in English with the goal that at the end of their studies is capable of providing any subject in this language
  • Curricular teaching internship throughout the four years of the degree. The objective is that teachers develop professional competencies so important as the emotional intelligence: its self-awareness and regulation; reflective practice; as well as to enable the implementation interventions with teachers supervised in real educational contexts and the elaboration of proposals for improvement and innovation.
  • Training curriculum focused on:
    • The acquisition of the knowledge and tools that will help the student to substantiate the reflection psycho-socio-pedagogical educational fact.
    • The acquisition of knowledge, attitudes and skills that will help you to reach the level of maturity necessary to assume the responsibilities of the profession.
    • The creation of teaching-learning situations that challenge the students to reflect critically on their formation process and professional development.
  • Professional specialization in one of the following honourable mention:
    • Mention in Foreign Languages - English
    • Mention in Sport and Exercise
  • Acquisition of computer and informational skills.
  • Availability of modern facilities that allow the student to develop the practical skills of the degree.
Teaching modality: Face-to-face

Classroom of the future

Aula del futuro

The Universidad Europea del Atlántico offers high quality teacher training according to the demands and needs of the current educational system, emphasizing the development of skills and competencies, the learning of active methodologies, the use of technology, and the flexibility of a zoned and reconfigurable.

Knowledge of the use and possibilities of the Classroom of the Future helps future teachers to understand the development of teaching and learning processes within an innovative and essential pedagogical framework to understand how to best help primary school students to develop their skills and acquire content to be competent in their daily lives in today's society.

For all this, there is an interactive whiteboard, computers, VR glasses, a screen, a projector, specific material with Wi-F connection facilities, a stand for presentations, and ten meters of magnetic board. All of this is complemented by a television studio and a radio studio, with the objective of training future teachers as moderators, counselors, and guides for students with diverse learning needs and rhythms.

In short, UNEATLANTICO's commitment to the Classroom of the Future consolidates its commitment to the training of future teachers to lead the educational transformation of the 21st century.

Learning Results

All the competences developed by the students of the Undergraduate Degree in Primary Education once completed their studies can be consulted in the link below:

Competences of the degree.

Graduate Profile

Students graduating in Primary Education from UNEATLANTICO may choose to work in the following professions:

  • Teacher in the stage of Primary Education in public centres, private and/or international
  • Education adviser in libraries, play centres, hospital classrooms, museums, theaters, etc.
  • Author, reviewer and pedagogical coordinator of didactic materials, textbooks and/or software associated with e-learning
  • Secretary, head of studies or principal of education centres

Bilingual Education

Grado en Educación Primaria (Bilingüe)

English, the Key to Your Present and Future

Currently, one of the essential tools in international communication, and the key that opens up possibilities for finding a good job position both in Spain and abroad, is English. In our country, 80% of job offers already require an excellent command of this language, and often, this criterion outweighs others such as academic record or professional experience.

This is why at the European University of the Atlantic, students of all degree programs study English as a mandatory subject starting from the second year, and from the third year onward, they also take full courses in this language.

To ensure that the initial level of English is not a barrier to accessing studies, UNEATLANTICO provides personalized teaching, especially during the first year, so that all students achieve sufficient linguistic competencies in English to successfully complete the courses in their degree program.

Thus, regardless of their starting level of English, with a comprehensive support plan based on tutoring, specific materials, and very small study groups, students can progressively follow classes in a Spanish/English bilingual system and will have acquired bilingual competencies for their professional practice by the end of their studies.

Engage in your profession

Practica tu profesión

La Universidad Europea del Atlántico ofrece a los estudiantes del Grado en Educación Primaria una capacitación docente de alta calidad acorde a las demandas y necesidades del sistema educativo actual, enfatizando en el desarrollo de habilidades y competencias, el aprendizaje de metodologías activas, el uso de las Nuevas Tecnología y la flexibilidad de espacios reconfigurables como el Aula del Futuro. 

Para ello se cuenta con un equipo docente que anima a los estudiantes universitarios a integrarse activamente en la vida del Campus, guiándolos en la implementación de proyectos e ideas que les faciliten desarrollar su futura profesión desde el comienzo. Este modelo educativo va más allá de cumplir con la actividad académica, asegurando una formación que combina teoría y práctica y promueve la plena inmersión del estudiante en un entorno profesional, como el Aula del Futuro, cuyo conocimiento y uso ayuda a los estudiantes del Grado en Educación Primaria a entender el desarrollo de procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje dentro de un marco pedagógico innovador e imprescindible para saber cómo ayudar a los alumnos de Educación Primaria a desarrollar sus habilidades y adquirir contenidos para ser competentes en la sociedad actual.

El aula del futuro se compone de: una pizarra digital interactiva, ordenadores, gafas VR, una pantalla, un proyector, material específico con facilidades de conexión wifi, una grada para presentaciones y diez metros de pizarra magnética. Todo ello se complementa con un estudio de televisión y otro de radio, con el objetivo de que los futuros maestros y maestras se formen como moderadores, orientadores y guías de alumnos con diversas necesidades y ritmos de aprendizaje.

Además, la Universidad promueve la participación activa de los estudiantes en actividades propias de la profesión y fomenta su inserción en el entorno laboral. Los estudiantes asisten a eventos clave dentro y fuera de la Universidad, donde amplían su visión sobre temas de actualidad que complementan su formación.

A través de convenios de prácticas con escuelas, los alumnos tienen la oportunidad de desarrollar competencias esenciales para su futuro profesional. Estas experiencias se complementan con la orientación de los tutores, quienes guían a los estudiantes a trabajar en entornos reales.

El enfoque educativo de UNEATLANTICO garantiza una formación integral, que va más allá de lo académico, preparando a los alumnos para convertirse en los futuros líderes de la transformación educativa del siglo XXI.

Degree

Once the student has completed the program, they will obtain a GRADUATE DEGREE IN PRIMARY EDUCATION as issued by the European University of the Atlantic.

Study Programme

First Year

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECT CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Sociology Within Education: Social, Educational and Multicultural Changes 6
Learning Strategies and ICT Competence 6
Spanish Language and Communication I 6
History and Anthropology of Education: Theories and Practices 6
English I 6
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECT CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Didactics, Curricular Design and Programming 6
Spanish Language and Communication II 6
Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Adolescence 6
English II 6
Learning Mathematics and its Teaching Approach I 6

Second Year

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECT CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Psychopedagogy of Learning and Education 6
Planning, Research, and Innovation 6
Educational Systems, Institutional Context and School Management 6
English III 6
Learning Mathematics and its Teaching Approach II 6
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECT CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Teaching Approach of Language and Children’s Literature 6
Teaching Approach of Experimental Sciences 6
Educational Guidance and Tutoring 6
Inclusive Diversity and Education 6
English IV 6

Third Year

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECT CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Physical Education Curriculum in Primary School Education 6
Extracurricular Placement I: Workshop for Professional Competencies 6
Language Learning and Teaching 6
Teaching and Learning Outdoor, Social and Cultural Knowledge 6
Elective I 6
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
English V - MLENEXTING 6
Fundamentals of Human Physical Activity and Motility - MEDUFIS 6
Group Psychology (EL) 6
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECT CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Extracurricular Placement II 18
Elective II 12
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Analysis and Design of Teaching Materials for LLEE and ICT Teaching - MLENEXTING 6
Second Language Acquisition- MLENEXTING 6
Systematics of the exercise - MEDUFIS 6
Education in Values through Physical Education and Sport - MEDUFIS 6
Psychology of Emotions 6
Psychology of Sports- MEDUFIS 6

Fourth Year

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECT CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Art and Visual Education 6
Music Education 6
Content and Language Integrated Learning 6
Elective III 6
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Individual Factors in Foreign Language Learning - MLENEXTING 6
History and Culture of English-Speaking Countries - MLENEXTING 6
Spoken English and Communicative Strategies for Managing a class- MLENEXTING 6
Games and Sports Initiation - MEDUFIS 6
Inclusive Physical Education - MEDUFIS 6
Body Language and Expression - MEDUFIS 6
Outdoor Activities - MEDUFIS 6
Religion, Culture, and Values 6
Conflict Resolution and Mediation 6
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECT CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Extracurricular Placement III 18
Teaching Approach of Social Sciences 4
Final Project 8
  • Mention in Foreign Languages-English - MLENEXTING
  • Mention in Physical Education - MEDUFIS

Access and Admission Requirements

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Admission profile

This Degree is meant for people with clear professional and personal goals, who provide maturity and contribute to the mutual enrichment among their peers. It aims to provide a context in which applicants can develop a profitable long-term relationship with their peers, teachers, former students and the institution.

On a more general note, the applicants who want to study in this university must have the following traits:

  • Leadership: the university is interested in applicants qualified for teamwork, with self-confidence, initiative, able to work under pressure, great communication skills and a high sense of ethics.
  • Academic journey and professional motivation: the applicants must have finished their studies according to the Spanish university system within a reasonable period of time and satisfactory academic results. Previous work experience will also be considered a positive, same as any other complementary training that applicants may possess as relevant for the position.
  • Languages: considering the international and global aspect that the university wishes to have, being proficient in English is a valued requirement during the admissions process. Furthermore, students whose native language is not Spanish and want admission into the university, must certify that they have the required level to take the subjects in Spanish. Any other language will be considered a distinguishing feature during the admissions process.

Furthermore, students whose native language is not Spanish and want admission into the university, must certify that they have the required level to take the subjects in Spanish. Any other language will be considered a distinguishing feature during the admissions process.

Personal characteristics:

  • Entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Global citizens.
  • Leadership capacity.

Educational goals:

  • A prestigious international institution.
  • A flexible study plan.
  • Innovative learning methodology.
  • Personalized education: small groups, tutoring system.
  • Practical approach aimed at the job market: seminars, conferences, internships.
  • Exchange programs with universities in other parts of the world.
  • Comprehensive training.

Apart from the general features of the students of this university, students of Business Administration and Management must have the following characteristics as related to the Degree:

Personal characteristics:

The following are guiding criteria that strictly follow the criteria of non-discrimination based on race, nationality, ideology, gender or religion. The following will be valued:

  • Interest for culture, both your own and others.
  • Intellectual curiosity and interest in reflecting about the value of political inter-cultural communication, discovering the background rules on how contemporary societies are organized and how international social agents interact and innovate in organizing and decision making.
  • Ease with oral and written expression.
  • International experience through travel and school trips.
  • Understanding ethics as the main engine of human decisions.

Academic characteristics:

The recommended academic profile reflects the admissions requirement as specified on this webpage. Furthermore, we are looking for an interdisciplinary profile that is inclusive and open to a variety of profiles, since we are aware of the assets this may offer.

This interdisciplinary, inclusive and open, profile refers to Secondary Education students who did not study a specific Bachelor’s field, since it is not a requirement for admission into the Degree. The diverse academic profile of students is considered instructive for the teaching-learning group.