Basics of Early Childhood Education (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students will know how to apply legislation and services concerning early childhood education. They will be aware of the options available in the multi-professional early education network. Students will be able to apply a participatory and child-oriented approach to their actions.

Content

Basics of planning early childhood education (VASU) and its overall design. Service systems and documents concerning early childhood education. Bachelor of Social Services level of competence in early childhood education. Connecting children’s activities to their immediate environment and a sustainable lifestyle. Concepts of children. Encountering children. Planning daily activities, learning by doing. Diverse learning environments. Cultural diversity. Children’s inclusion and educational partnership.

Teaching methods

The tuition is in Finnish.

Location and time

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Learning materials and recommended literature

The tuition is in Finnish.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

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Internship and working life connections

The tuition is in Finnish.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The tuition is in Finnish.

International connections

N/A

Student workload

5x 27h = 135 h

Content scheduling

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Further information for students

The tuition is in Finnish.

Assessment methods and criteria

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Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment:
Assessment criterias see the attachment.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.