Children's individual growth, development and learningLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to support and guide children throughout the different phases of growth, development and learning. They are capable of observing and identifying children’s individual needs and those of groups. Students can detect special needs and knows how to use the means for early intervention. They are committed to equality concerning their work with different families and children. Students promote the “voicing” of children and parents and their participatory involvement. They know how to support and enrich children’s play.

Content

Theories of child development and the development process. Observation of children’s development and activities, documentation and support. Play, play theories, significance of play in young children’s learning. Peer relationships. Special childcare. Multiprofessional cooperation. Cultural diversity in children’s lives.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2)
Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4)
Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base. They also assess and develop their own functioning systematically.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment. They also apply working methods flexibly and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of various situations, and in their work they commit themselves to the code of professional conduct.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base, in changing environments. They also assess their own functioning and produce knowledge to develop their operating environment.

Students act independently and professionally and develop their working and operating environments together with other actors.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of complex and unpredictable situations. Their work develops and renews professional procedures and practices.