These two basic courses are designed for those who would like to acquire knowledge, and be informed on-site at the Pikler® Institute, where Dr. Emmi Pikler worked. Participants will deepen their understanding about early childhood education through studying our most important pedagogical principles, learning about everyday experiences with children, and also through hearing about the results of research carried out by the Pikler® Institute. The topics will be elaborated by presenting core materials of the Institute. The results of research and practical experience, the opportunity to watch and analyze photos and video footage, accounts of personal practice and discussion of the questions raised by participants will all be included. The course will be held by the “Pikler® team”, including former colleagues of Dr. Emmi Pikler and other experienced professionals of the Institute.
February 27 – March 3, 2017 (5 days)
The Autonomous Play Activity (ages 0 to 3)
- The beginning of infant’s play activity
- Development of thinking and playing
- The infant’s attention during play
- Autonomous activity in the parent-child group
- Organizing the conditions of free play and movement in the day-care center
- How the caregiver supports children’s play
May 22-26, 2017 (5 days)
Respectful Care and the Relationship with the Adult
- What children learn during diaper change
- Individualized care situation in the day-care: the quality of care
- Free movement on the changing table – a key for cooperation
- The journey of the child: from breastfeeding to autonomous mealtime
- Specific and difficult situations during feeding time