Basics of Early Childhood Education (5 cr)

Objective

The students are familiar with the legislation in early childhood education, the documents guiding early childhood education and the service system. The students understand the overall planning of activities guided by the basics of the Early Childhood Education Plan. The students are familiar with the quality and assessment related factors of early childhood education.

Content

The intrinsic values of early childhood education. The guiding documents in early childhood education and the service system. The basics of early childhood education, the overall planning of activities, learning environments,
pedagogical documentation and evaluation. Theories and learning concepts of the child's learning.
Multiprofessionalism and expertise of the Bachelor of Social Services in early childhood education.
The operating culture of early childhood education. Alternative pedagogies.

Location and time

Myllypurontie 1

Materials

- Act on Early Childhood Education and Care. https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2018/20180540
- Early childhood education curriculum 2022. Finnish National Agency of Education.
- GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVALUATING THE QUALITY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE. https://www.karvi.fi/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/documents/KARVI_Perusteet-ja-suositukset_web.pdf
- Kangas. J. (2016). Enhancing children’s participation in early childhood education through the participatory pedagogy. University of Helsinki. https://helda.helsinki.fi/items/e449ebb4-b1cd-4c08-8d1b-87a2a8e3c622

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures, small group activities, assignment and reading for the exam.

Exam schedules

23.5.24 klo 12.45-16 MPA4018 Exam

Re-exams will be informed later.

Student workload

5x 27h = 135 h

Further information

20.03.2024 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4010 Orientationlecture Milla Karvonen
26.03.2024 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4010 Basics of the Curriculum, Act on Early Childhood Education and Care, Pedagogical activities, Milla Karvonen
03.04.2024 09.00 - 11.45 MPA4015 Early childhood education expertise and child participatory pedagogy, Milla Karvonen
09.04.2024 13.00 - 15.00 Myllypuro-sali MPD1002 Seminar on Promoting Well-being of Children in Early Childhood Education
19.04.2024 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4010 Ethical thinking, Sylvia Hakari
02.05.2024 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4010 Pedagogical documentation and evaluation, Milla Karvonen
08.05.2024 09.00 - 15.00 MPD1002 Sexual education
17.05.2024 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4010 Presentation of the assignments: Alternative (early childhood) educational philosophy/orientation
23.05.2024 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4018 Exam

- The tuition is both in English and in Finnish.
The lecture is mainly in Finnish, but the materials are in both languages. Students can use the language of their choice in discussions, assignments and exams.

- You need to book time for the assignment as well. Some of lectures may include independent work. This is informed in orientation lecture.

- 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)

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 70%, assignment 30%
Evaluation is based on the study units objectives and contents.
Assessment criteria see curriculum appendix.
The teacher specifies the assessment criteria at the beginning of the course.