Global awareness of children and Families (1 cr)

Objective

The students understand the diversity of everyday life in childhood and family and recognize the contributory factors to well-being of children and families. The students recognize the changes regarding both childhood and the concept of childhood and the prevailing situation in the Finnish society and globally. The students understand the importance of childhood and early childhood education in supporting inclusion, preventing exclusion and in educational equality.

Content

The contributory factors to well-being of the child and the family. The UN convention on the Rights of the Child and the Act on Early Childhood Education and Care. Social integration, family poverty, exclusion and marginalization from the perspectives of families with children and early childhood education. Forms of early support. A resource-based perspective.

Location and time

Course format: Independent studies, Web-based
Implementation time: 6.11.2023 - 31.12.2023

Teaching methods

Would you like to deepen your understanding of the diversity and wellbeing of family and children on Finland and globally? Are you interested in bachelor level studies in social services and in early childhood education? Take a look of our studies!

Width: Optional, 1-5 ects
Language: English
Preliminary expectations: No

Course Modules are:
1. Wellbeing and resources of families with children 1 ects
2. The diversity of families 1 ects
3. The global rights of the child 1 ects
4. Service system for families with children in Finland 1ects
5. Global perspective to the wellbeing of families 1 ects
You need to study approximately 27 h / study credit. You can accomplish 1 to 5 credits during five study weeks. The course can be later added as part of your studies in social sevices Degree Programme (ECE) in Metropolia UAS.

Evaluation scale

0-5