Competence in Guiding Early Childhood Education Activities (10 cr)
Code: R0095-3018
General information
Enrollment
23.05.2021 - 31.07.2021
Timing
06.09.2021 - 30.11.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
RDI proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCS2), Health and welfare
Teachers
- Anne Eskelinen
- Sanna Saraste
- Kati Rintakorpi
- Henna Jalasmäki
Teacher in charge
Henna Jalasmäki
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Groups
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SWV219SN2Degree Programme in Social Services, daytime studies, S19, Tikkurila
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TOS221SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S21, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
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CCS221SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S21, Health and welfare
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- plan, guide and evaluate pedagogical activities and operational environments that meet the needs of children and groups of children
- apply functional and creative methods in education
- reflect upon an educator's actions and his/her own view of education
Teaching methods
This study unit is part of the qualification of an early childhood education teacher (varhaiskasvatuksen opettaja) or Bachelor of Social Services specialising in early childhood education and care (varhaiskasvatuksen sosionomi).
The lessons will take place on Tikkurila campus. The course includes assignments, working life cooperation, home study and knowledge sharing seminars.
We follow the current corona virus safety instructions and this may result in this study unit being implemented in part online.
Modules of this study unit:
Module 1: Creativity, play and participation in early childhood education 5 cr
Module 2: Planning, implementation and evaluation of integrative pedagogical activities 5 cr
Learning materials and recommended literature
Learning material and literature will be informed in the beginning of the course.
Alternative completion methods of implementation
According to the degree regulations “all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the module or study unit or another person designated by the director of the UAS unit. The assessment is carried out according to the same criteria and grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit.”
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Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
During the study unit, project conserning planning, guiding and evaluation early childhood education activity is implemented in cooperation with working life. The project is carried out independently or in pairs.
Students independently acquire a project site located in an early childhood education environment. Projects are discussed in more detail at the beginning lesson.
Important dates
See the section Suggestions for timing and rooms in Peppi.
Forms of internationality
The study unit is suitable for exchange students.
Students workload
One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.
Content and scheduling
Module 1: Creativity, play and participation in early childhood education 5 cr
Module 2: Planning, implementation and evaluation of integrative pedagogical activities 5 cr
Further information for students
According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrolment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.”
The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available in Canvas.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula and the evaluation criteria provided in the study unit’s implementation plan (Laurea Degree Regulations).
In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development and development of the team
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation
- describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes
Students who have failed assignments or examinations required for passing a study unit must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. A failed examination or other study attainment can be retaken twice. A failure to attend an actual examination is considered to be one completion attempt.” (Laurea degree regulations.)
All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information.