Early Childhood Education Summer SchoolLaajuus (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