Life Course Support in Socio-Pedagogical Work and Professional English (ECE) (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The students will be able to analyse a variety of cultures, ways of life, and life courses as well as assess their significance in the lives of individuals and communities. The students will learn socio-pedagogical methods in supporting daily life. They learn how to carry out activities that support the inclusion of individuals and communities, take into account diversity and reflect on their activities. The goals of the students in the early childhood education path highlight supporting children in early childhood education and their life situations.

The students will be able to communicate fluently and effectively in English in their studies and work tasks, as well as use English to develop their own professional skills. They will have a realistic understanding of their language proficiency, as well as a positive attitude towards further developing their skills as part of their professional expertise. The oral and written communication skills correspond to the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEFR). The students' oral expression is natural they can take the register of language use into account. Their written expression is clear and structured and their vocabulary is versatile.

Content

Life course, way of life, stages of life and life events. Diversity, ethnic groups. Pedagogical methods suitable for different client groups: sports education, arts education, music education, oral expression and literature. Fundamentals of methods and links to socio-pedagogical work. Key English concepts, terms and interactive situations in the work of the Bachelor of Social Services. Studying, work environment and work tasks in English

Teaching methods

Lectures, teaching and assignments.
Group work and independent work.

Location and time

Lectures are scheduled between 16.3.-22.4.2022.

Teaching is provided either as contact or distance learning, according to current health recommendations.
This will be announced before the orientation on 16.3.2022.

Learning materials and recommended literature

To be announced at the beginning of the course

Alternative completion methods of implementation

n/a

Internship and working life connections

n/a

Exam dates and retake possibilities

no exam

International connections

national and international materials used in teaching

Student workload

10 ects = 270 hours

Content scheduling

Tentative Schedule (changes may occur):
16.03.2022 08.30 - 09.45 MPA2022 Orientation (COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE)
18.03.2022 08.30 - 11.45 MPBK029 Adapted Physical Activities (APA)
22.03.2022 08.30 - 11.45 MPA2030 Music
22.03.2022 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6017 Diversity
23.03.2022 12.45 - 16.00 MPA5015 English
24.03.2022 08.30 - 11.45 MPA6017 Early Childhood Education (ECE)
24.03.2022 12.45 - 16.00 MPA2029 Drama
25.03.2022 08.30 - 11.45 MPA6017 Visual Arts
29.03.2022 08.30 - 11.45 MPB6008 English
29.03.2022 12.45 - 16.00 MPA2022 Visual Arts
30.03.2022 12.45 - 16.00 MPA2029 Drama
31.03.2022 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6017 Diversity
04.04.2022 12.45 - 16.00 MPBK029 APA
05.04.2022 08.30 - 11.45 MPA2022 Visual Arts
05.04.2022 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6017 Diversity
06.04.2022 08.30 - 11.45 MPA6017 ECE
07.04.2022 12.45 - 16.00 MOA2007 Drama
08.04.2022 08.30 - 11.45 MPA2030 Music
08.04.2022 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6011 English
11.04.2022 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4011 Music
12.04.2022 8.30 - 11.45 MPA6017 English
12.04.2022 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6017 Diversity
14.04.2022 10.00 - 12.45 MPA6017 Diversity
20.04.2022 12.45 - 16.00 MPBK029 APA
22.04.2022 08.30 - 11.45 MPA2022 Final Seminar

Further information for students

The course consists of

Orientation 16.3.2022, compulsory participation

1. lectures - basic knowledge of different cultures, supporting the lifecourse in the lives of individuals and communities.

2. teaching - different creative methodological ways to support a person's life course

3. This course includes English teaching

4. independent work

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in contact teaching at least 80%, and completion of learning assignments

Grounds for the assessment will be discussed in more detail in orientation.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.