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Orientation to studies and introduction to early childhood education (5 ECTS)

Code: SX00EU88-3003

General information


Enrollment
28.11.2021 - 11.12.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
09.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Wellbeing
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
12 - 25
Degree programmes
Social Services
Teachers
Satu Hakanen
Saila Nevanen
Groups
VAKA23K
Varhaiskasvatuksen polku
Course
SX00EU88
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Objective

Student
- will be familiar with the multiform study environment
- will be familiar with the key guidelines, rules and study practices of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
- will be able to use common programs and systems needed in studies
- will be able to produce factual text that conveys, spesifies and reflects information
- will be able to search and evaluate information critically and use it purposefully
- will have an understanding of key principles of data protection and security
- will be familiar with the service system and guidance documents of ECE
- will be aware of Basics of early childhood education (VASU) and a holistic planning of activities

Content

- Physical, social and digital study environments
- Key guidelines and rules when studying at a university of applied sciences
- Library services and basics of data acquisition
- Digital learning and working tools and information systems used in studies
- Principles of professional writing
- Use and critical evaluation of sources and references
- Data protection and security
- Basics of early childhood education (VASU), other guidance documents and a holistic planning of activities
- Service system of early childhood education

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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