VAR01MK23HKI/PMK Basics of early childhood education (5 cr)
Code: VAR0105A20S-3009
General information
Enrollment
19.09.2022 - 09.10.2022
Timing
06.02.2023 - 10.03.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Campus
- Helsinki
- Pieksämäki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 80
Degree programmes
- BA of Social Services
- BA of Social Services, Christian Early Childhood Education and Care
Teachers
- Satu Keisala
- Marjaana Marttila-Ojala
Groups
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E51sosE51sos
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A51sosA51sos
Objective
Students
• know how to plan, execute and assess child-oriented pedagogical activities for children and groups of children while considering the key principles and objectives of early childhood education
• know how to create communal and inclusive learning environments for children
• are familiar with and know how to apply documents and legislation guiding and governing early childhood education
• know how to commit to educational cooperation with guardians
• know how to act in a culturally and conviction sensitive manner and support equality and diversity in work carried out with children and families
• are familiar with the significance of early childhood education as preventative child welfare and family work.
Content
• child-oriented pedagogy and educational collaboration
• communal and inclusive learning environments
• documents and legislation guiding and directing early childhood education
• cultural and conviction sensitivity and supporting equality and diversity
• the significance of early childhood education as preventative child welfare and family work
Evaluation scale
0-5