VAR01VK26AVOIN Basics of early childhood education (5cr)
Code: VAR0105A20S-3020
General information
- Timing
- 26.01.2026 - 01.03.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Sosiaali- ja kirkonala
- Campus
- Diak joint implementation
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 65
- Degree programmes
- BA of Social Services
- BA of Social Services, Christian Early Childhood Education and Care
- Teachers
- Minna Hallman
- Marjaana Marttila
- Course
- VAR0105A20S
Realization has 4 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 6 h 0 min.
| Time | Topic | Location |
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Wed 28.01.2026 time 15:00 - 18:00 (3 h 0 min) |
VAR01/ Aloitus ja opetus |
Zoom
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Mon 02.02.2026 time 08:00 - 09:00 (1 h 0 min) |
VAR01/ Lakitesti ( auki 2.2.-8.2.) |
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Thu 12.02.2026 time 08:00 - 08:45 (0 h 45 min) |
VAR01/ Verkkotentti |
verkkotentti auki klo 7-23.59
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Wed 18.02.2026 time 16:15 - 17:30 (1 h 15 min) |
VAR01/ Opetus |
Zoom
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Evaluation scale
0-5
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