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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

  • SWV219SN2
    Degree Programme in Social Services, daytime studies, S19, Tikkurila
  • TOS221SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S21, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
  • CCS221SY
    Complementary 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.