Early Education Pedagogics
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSS1001 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2007 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2009-2010) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Kaminen, Merja |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2009-2010
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | S-SA-3LNP | 2010-01-04 – 2010-04-30 | Gun Väkeväinen | Finnish | 2009-12-07 – 2010-01-10 |
Learning Outcomes
The student understands the structure of the Finnish day-care system and the objectives of the day care in Finland. The student learns how to support families in early childhood education. The student knows different pedagogical trend in early childhood education.
Contents
Principles, practice and trends in early childhood education. Day-care as a part of the educational community. Day-care as a support to family and child protection. Alternative pedagogical trends in early childhood education.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, independent study.
Assessment Methods
Participation in exercises. Assignment or examination. Numeric assessment.