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Supporting Development and Learning in Early Childhood Development (5 cr)

Code: SX00EP11-3001

General information


Enrollment

02.05.2023 - 14.05.2023

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Wellbeing

Campus

Myllypurontie 1

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 17

Degree programmes

  • Social Services

Teachers

  • Sylvia Hakari
  • Satu Hakanen

Teacher in charge

Satu Hakanen

Groups

  • VAKA22K
    Varhaiskasvatuksen polku

Objective

The students are able to face the diversity that occurs in the society and educational communities. They understand the importance of respectful encounters and the role of the peer group in supporting the child’s development. They know and are able to apply key legislation, contracts, services and concepts of disability work and special education. The students recognize the child's needs for support and know and are able to apply supportive methods and practices. They are able to reflect on their own professional activities

Content

The principles governing organizing support in early childhood education. Inclusive early childhood education. Disability, long-term illness and needs for special support in childhood and family. Principles guiding the organization of special education and disability work services. Specific questions related to language and culture.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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