Early Childhood Education Summer SchoolLaajuus (2 cr)
Study unit code: SU00CB60
General information
- Credits
- 2 cr
Learning outcomes
After the training, the student:
• is familiar with the key principles of the operation of the Finnish early childhood education system
• understands the significance of a playful, exploratory, and creative approach and knows how to implement them in early childhood education
• is acquainted with the concepts of child-centeredness and participation and understands their practical importance
• recognizes some elements of assessment and development in early childhood education and can examine the quality of early childhood education from a developmental perspective.
Further information
SUMMER SCHOOL for Early Childhood Education Professionals
AT Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland
TO WHOM: Early childhood educators, day care managers, college and university teachers
TIME: From August 5th to August 9th, year 2024
WHERE: Finland, Metropolitan area (Tikkurila)
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English, supported with AI generated Chinese subtitles
Course content
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION and CARE (ECEC), 2 ECTS credits
Monday: 9am–4pm Strengths of Finnish ECEC
Tuesday: 9am–4pm Learning by exploring and playing
Wednesday: 9am–4pm Creative learning methods
Thursday: 9am–4pm Assessing and developing ECEC
Friday: 9am–4pm Reflection of the week and home take away