Identifying and Supporting Children’s Special Needs (5 cr)
Code: TH00CA84-3002
General information
Enrollment
02.06.2024 - 01.10.2024
Timing
01.10.2024 - 05.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tiina Suni
- Marika Kouki
Groups
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PSOSTK22
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PSOSTS22
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PSOSK22V
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PSOSS22V
Objective
• you understand the basic concepts of inclusive early childhood education
• you understand the characteristics of children’s development and their variation
• you know how to support children in social and psychological problems
• you understand the importance of early support for the overall well-being of children and know how to plan support measure with the day care team and guardians
Content
• supporting children’s psychosocial development
• creating a learning environment that supports children’s development (psychological, physical and social)
• challenging educational situations and tutoring interaction
• emotional education and children’s peer relationships
• collaboration with parents and other experts
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Students can start optional customer group-specific studies when they have completed at least 60 credits.