Introduction to Early Childhood Education (5 cr)
Code: VAL21030-3002
General information
Enrollment
16.07.2022 - 30.09.2022
Timing
30.09.2022 - 11.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Åbo Socionom
- Susanne Davidsson
Teacher in charge
Susanne Davidsson
Objective
The Student
- can work according to the Core Curriculum of Early Childhood Education and Care, values and recommendations
- can, in collaboration with other staff, plan, implement, document, evaluate and develop the activities and the learning environment
- can promote and support the child's and family's participation and opportunities for influence
- can promote equality and security for children and families and can work for an environment that respects diversity
- has a sensitive approach to the child and can support the guardians in the fostering work
Content
- legislation concerning early childhood education and care
- the Core Curriculum of Early Childhood Education and Care and recommendations within the field
- pedagogical documentation, child-centered evaluation and quality- and development work
- participation of children and families and opportunities for influence
- fostering cooperation
- cultural diversity as a resource
- the importance of the fostering and learning environment for the child's development, learning and well-being
- prevention of and intervention in bullying
- norm-critical pedagogy
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
None