Varhaiskasvatustyön perusteet (5 cr)
Code: SX00BZ77-3007
General information
Enrollment
02.05.2019 - 15.05.2019
Timing
19.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
(2016-2018) Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi
Campus
Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Sosiaalialan tutkinto-ohjelma
Teachers
- Satu Hakanen
- Saila Nevanen
Groups
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SXG17S1Degree Programme in Social Services
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SXH17S1Sosiaalialan tutkinto-ohjelma
Objective
Students will know how to apply legislation and services concerning early childhood education. They will be aware of the options available in the multi-professional early education network. Students will be able to apply a participatory and child-oriented approach to their actions.
Content
Basics of planning early childhood education (VASU) and its overall design. Service systems and documents concerning early childhood education. Bachelor of Social Services level of competence in early childhood education. Connecting children’s activities to their immediate environment and a sustainable lifestyle. Concepts of children. Encountering children. Planning daily activities, learning by doing. Diverse learning environments. Cultural diversity. Children’s inclusion and educational partnership.
Materials
Miller L. Cable C. Goodliff, G. (2010). Supprting Children´s Learning in the Early Years. Routledge.
Singer, E. & De Haan, D. (2007).The social lives of young children. Play, conflict and moral learning in day-care groups. Amsterdam:SWP.
Early childhood education curriculum. Finnish National Agency of Education.
English additional material will be announced before study unit begins.
Teaching methods
Interactive lecture, study visit,assignment and reading for the exam
Employer connections
Informed later
Exam schedules
22.10.2019 12.45 - 16 MPA5018 Exam
International connections
N/A
Completion alternatives
-
Student workload
5x 27h = 135 h
Content scheduling
-
Further information
The tuition is both in English and in Finnish.
06.09.2019 12.30 - 15.45 MPA2019 Orientation lecture
22.10.2019 12.45 - 16 MPA5018 Exam
In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Assessment:
Assessment criterias see the attachment.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.
Assessment methods and criteria
exam 70%, assignment 30%.
Evaluation is based on the study units objectives and contents. .