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Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care (5 cr)

Code: VAL21030-3005

General information


Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 29.09.2023

Timing

29.09.2023 - 18.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • 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