Pedagogy of Early Childhood Education (5 cr)

Objective

Student
- knows what early childhood education pedagogy and operating culture are and knows how to develop them in practice
- can identify the child's support needs
- knows how to plan activities that support the well-being of children and families.
- knows how to support the child's growth, development and learning
- can strengthen the participation of children and families

Other recommended studies: to be discussed with the study counsellor in the personal study plan review

Content

- Pedagogy of early childhood education
- Factors that support the well-being of the operating culture of early childhood education
- Planning, evaluation, development and documentation of pedagogical and community activities
- Identifying the support needs of children and families and activities that support well-being, and planning and evaluating the activities
- Supporting and strengthening the child's interaction and participation
- Prevention of marginalization and bullying
- The child's growth, development and learning
- Observation of play
- Guiding groups of children

Location and time

Online studies open from 1 June to 31 December 2023.
Local education 7.10. and 4 November 2023 at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.

Teaching methods

- Online studies, including independent assignments, video lectures and written material.
- contact teaching on two days, including organizing a children's event.

Exam schedules

There is no exam in the course.

Completion alternatives

Some of the independent tasks have an optional execution method.

Student workload

The scope of the course is 5 credits, i.e. 135 hours.

Further information

The completion of the course consists of independent tasks and group work.
The evaluation of the course is on a scale of 1-5.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment methods and criteria

Part of the assignments in the course is evaluated on a scale of accepted/failed/to be completed, and group work on a scale of 1-5.

Further information

The course involves 135 hours of study.
Face-to-face teaching: 10 lessons
Observation of early childhood education, project work (group work), independent study online.
Some tasks have alternative execution methods.
Assessment: 0-5

Objective

Student
- knows what early childhood education pedagogy and operating culture are and knows how to develop them in practice
- can identify the child's support needs
- knows how to plan activities that support the well-being of children and families.
- knows how to support the child's growth, development and learning
- can strengthen the participation of children and families

Other recommended studies: to be discussed with the study counsellor in the personal study plan review

Content

- Pedagogy of early childhood education
- Factors that support the well-being of the operating culture of early childhood education
- Planning, evaluation, development and documentation of pedagogical and community activities
- Identifying the support needs of children and families and activities that support well-being, and planning and evaluating the activities
- Supporting and strengthening the child's interaction and participation
- Prevention of marginalization and bullying
- The child's growth, development and learning
- Observation of play
- Guiding groups of children