Pedagogy in early childhood education and care (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Five webinar sessions from September to November, during which small interim assignments will be completed and the group assignment will be started. The independent assignment will be completed at the end of the course.

Objective

The aim of the course is understanding the mandatory nature of the Act on Early Childhood Education and Care and the National core curriculum for early childhood education and care in pedagogical work. You are able to justify your professional, ethical and pedagogical principles in early childhood education and care work and evaluate your actions. Competences: Ethical competences in the social field Competence in social client work Intended learning outcomes: You are able to comply with the National core curriculum for early childhood education and care and the underlying values of early childhood education and care. You are able to carry out and evaluate pedagogically planned activities compliant with the principles of the National core curriculum in a goal-oriented manner in cooperation with other employees. You understand the frame of reference for pedagogical work and are able to support children's participation and learning.

Content

The core content of the course includes the National core curriculum for early childhood education and care and its different levels as well as the frame of reference of pedagogical work. Additionally, the significance of observation, evaluation and development in early childhood education and care, full-time pedagogy, child-centric approach and supporting the child's participation, as well as the operating forms of early childhood education and care and developing professionalism in early childhood education and care.

Location and time

The course is offered only once during the academic year, from September to November. All contact teaching will be conducted through webinars.

Materials

Ahonen, L. & Roos, P. 2021. Untuvikot. Alle 3-vuotiaiden pedagogiikka. PS-Kustannus. Opetushallitus 2022. Varhaiskasvatussuunnitelman perusteet Hujala, E. & Turja, L. (toim.) 2020 Varhaiskasvatuksen käsikirja.PS-kustannus. Koivula, M., Siippainen, A. & Eerola-Pennanen, P. (toim.) 2017( tai uudempi). Valloittava varhaiskasvatus. Tampere: Vastapaino.

Teaching methods

5 webinar sessions Independent assignments Group assignment The use of artificial intelligence is permitted in this course to support learning and assignments, but it must be disclosed in the assignments and comply with JAMK and Arene guidelines

Exam schedules

The course does not include an exam. The submission dates for the learning assignments are scheduled towards the end of the course and will be available on Moodle at the end of August when Moodle opens

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

International sources or studies have been utilized as references for teachers' lecture materials, supporting Finnish sources and studies.

Completion alternatives

The course can be credited based on previous higher education studies in early childhood pedagogy (at least 5 studypoints). Work experience cannot be used to obtain credit for the course. Credit transfer applications should be submitted via Peppi to Anniina Berg.

Student workload

135 hours, of which: Webinar sessions: 20 hours Independent assignments and work: 50 hours Group assignment: 65 hours