Basics of early childhood education (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students recognise and know how to apply legislation and documentation concerning early childhood education, day care and child protection. They know how to plan, implement and evaluate care based on core principles of early childhood education. Their actions aim to develop children in a pedagogical and goal-oriented manner. Students are able to apply a participatory and child-oriented approach to their actions.

Content

Basics of planning early childhood education (VASU) and holistic planning of activities. Service systems and documents concerning early childhood education. Competence of Bachelors of Social Services in early childhood education. Combining children’s activities with the immediate environment and a sustainable lifestyle. Concept of children. Encountering children. Planning daily activities, learning by doing. Diverse learning environments. Characteristics of children’s behaviour.

Materials

Hujala, E. & Turja L- (toim.)(2011). Varhaiskasvatuksen käsikirja. PS-Kustannus: Juva. Lisämateriaali ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa.

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures, small group activities, study visit, reading for the exam

Employer connections

Informed later

Exam schedules

16.02.2015 08.30 - 11.45 S101 Exam

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

5x 27h = 135 h

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

Opetus on opintojaksolla suomeksi. Tenttikirjan lukeminen on aloitettava ennen opintojakson alkua. Aikataulun muutokset ovat mahdollisia.
01.02.2016 08.30 - 11.45 S510
04.02.2016 08.30 - 11.45 S503
09.02.2015 08.30 - 11.45 S411
10.02.2015 08.30 - 11.45 Itsenäistä työskentely / tehtävä
16.02.2015 08.30 - 11.45 S101 Tentti

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2)
Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4)
Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base. They also assess and develop their own functioning systematically.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment. They also apply working methods flexibly and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of various situations, and in their work they commit themselves to the code of professional conduct.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base, in changing environments. They also assess their own functioning and produce knowledge to develop their operating environment.

Students act independently and professionally and develop their working and operating environments together with other actors.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of complex and unpredictable situations. Their work develops and renews professional procedures and practices.

Assessment methods and criteria

exam 70%, assignment 30%.
Evaluation is based on the study units objectives and contents. Active participation is required 50%.