Supporting Children in Early Childhood EducationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• can deal with diversity in society and educational communities
• understands the importance of respectful encounters and peer groups in supporting children's development
• knows and is able to apply the key legislation, agreements, services and concepts in disability services, early childhood education and child support
• can identify the child's support needs and knows how to apply the levels of support in early childhood education and care settings
• can reflect on their own professional activities.

Content

• Disability legislation and the principles of the Early Childhood Education Act governing support

• Implementation of support in early childhood education and care

• Inclusive early childhood education and professional reflection

• Disability, chronic illness, neuropsychiatric special needs and other support needs in childhood and in the family

• Supporting child's multilingualism

• Augmentative and alternative communication

Qualifications

The student must have completed the courses Basics of Early Childhood Education and Learning in Early Childhood. 

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Further information

The course applies to students on early childhood education and care path.