Orientation to Social Services and Early Childhood Education system in Finland (5 cr)
Code: RO00BS07-3001
General information
Timing
01.04.2021 - 31.07.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Lohja, sote
Campus
Laurea Lohja
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Pathway studies for Social Service Studies (SWFP), Laurea Lohja
Teachers
- Hanna Nurmiranta
Groups
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SWFP20SPPathway Studies for Social Service Studies, S20, Lohja
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• understand the concept of childhood is defined and constructed in Finland from political, institutional and individual perspectives
• discuss the values and philosophy of early childhood education and care
• start construct their role as social pedagogues in kindergarten
• understand how the Nordic EDUCARE model is implemented in practice as a combination of education and care
• understand the basic ideas of the Finnish National ECEC curriculum and how it is connected with pre-primary and basic education
• understand the idea of how assessment and development work pass through the education system.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed