Support for Children and Families in Challenging Life Situations in Early Childhood Education and Care

Support for Children and Families in Challenging Life Situations in Early Childhood Education and Care (5 cr)

Code: SO21ESMÅ4-3001

General information

Enrollment

01.09.2021 - 15.12.2023

Timing

01.09.2021 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Teaching languages

Svenska

Degree programmes

Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

Lena Storbacka-Järvinen

Teacher in charge

Lena Storbacka-Järvinen

Groups

USO21FE-Å
Socionom (YH), h21, e-socionom, Åbo
ÖH21SMPED-Å
Öppna yh; småbarnspedagogik60sp
USO22FE-Å
Socionom (YH), h22, e-socionom, Åbo

Objective

The Student:
- is able to identify risk factors in children and families in challenging life situations and in child- and family related crisis
- can support the resources and well-being of vulnerable children and families
- can use resource-promoting methods that support the child’s psychosocial well-being in Early Childhood Education and Care
- incorporates a respectful child- and family centered interprofessional approach

Content

- methods that support the children’s psychosocial well-being and personal integrity
- security education
- early intervention
- family support and cooperation with guardians
- support for children and families who have experienced grief, crises, trauma, mental illness, violence and poverty
- interprofessional cooperation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Study Guide