Pedagogical documents
In order to ensure that the quality of ECEC is as uniform as possible throughout Austria, key aducational documents have been defined which are to be applied and implemented by suitable ECEC institutions.
Further information can be found under Key educational documents.
In addition, the following documents can be used as support for educational work in ECEC institutions:
Guide "Digital media education in ECEC institutions"
The guide contributes to the professional discussion of digital media education in early childhood and aims to support ECEC teachers in shaping their media education practice.
Digital media education in ECEC institutions (PDF, 1 MB) (in German only)
Online training series on the contents of the guidelines
Digital media education in ECEC institutions - YouTube
Support catalog for starting school - support information for ECEC teachers and primary school teachers
The support catalog for children starting school serves to ensure the best possible start to school for children and, if necessary, to initiate targeted support measures or provide support information as support for parents and teachers.
Support catalog for starting school (PDF, 429 KB) (in German only)
Printed copies of the promotional catalog can be ordered via the publications store.
Guidelines and checklist for selecting external experts at ECEC institutions
The BMBWF has drawn up guidelines and a one-page checklist with relevant questions to support ECEC institutions in selecting and critically reflecting on pedagogical interventions before they are carried out by external experts.
- Guidelines for selecting external experts at ECEC institutions (PDF, 82 KB)
(in German only) - Checklist for selecting external experts at ECEC institutions (PDF, 93 KB)
(in German only)
Online toolbox "Self-care and team resilience"
The multimedia online toolbox supports professionals in ECEC institutions in their personal development and in dealing with the stresses of everyday educational life through exercises that can be implemented individually and in teams.
Online-Toolbox „Self-care and team resilience“ (in German only)