Supporting Development and Learning in Early Childhood Development (ECE) (5 ECTS)

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.

Location and time

Course's schedule

12.01.2023 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4008 Orientation Lecture
18.01.2023 08.30 - 11.45 MPA5015
26.01.2023 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4008
01.02.2023 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4018
09.02.2023 08.30 - 11.45 MPA5015
16.02.2023 08.30 - 11.45 MPA5015 Exam
28.02.2023 09.00 - 12.00 MPD1002 Seminar

HyMy-Village schedules will be informed later!

Materials

Lectures
E-book: Armstrong, D. and Squires, G. 2012. Contemporary Issues in Special Educational Needs: Considering the Whole Child
Article: Finland: Example of IECE provision (in OMA)
National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care 2022
ECE Legislation in Finland

Teaching methods

Lectures
HyMy-Village activities
Learning assignments
Exam
Seminar

Employer connections

HyMy-Village Activities.
Seminar.

Exam schedules

16.02.2023 08.30 - 11.45 MPA5015 Exam

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

5 x 27 h

Further information

Course's schedule

12.01.2023 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4008 Orientation Lecture
18.01.2023 08.30 - 11.45 MPA5015
26.01.2023 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4008
01.02.2023 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4018
09.02.2023 08.30 - 11.45 MPA5015
16.02.2023 08.30 - 11.45 MPA5015 Exam
28.02.2023 09.00 - 12.00 MPD1002 Seminar

HyMy-Village schedules will be informed later!

You have to be present during this course. The teacher can give additional assignments based on pedagogical reasons.

Possible APL- accreditation must be done before the enrollment.

If you have a special education arrangement decision, inform the course teachers after enrollment.

Evaluation:
Exam 0-5
Active participation during the course, can rise the exam grade.
All the learning assignments must be done acceptedly.

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam 0-5
Active participation during the course, can rise the exam grade.
All the learning assignments must be done acceptedly.