The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Social services 2005 - The child and the developmental environment
- Social services 2006 - The child and its environment
- Social services 2007 - The child and its environment
- Social services 2008 - The child and its environment
- Social services 2009 - The child and its environment
- Social services 2010 - The child and its environment
- Social services 2011 - The child and its environment
- Social services 2012 - The child and its environment
- Social services 2013 - The child and its environment
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to understand the child´s learning and developmental processes.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
- clarify the learning processes of the child and see the meaning of play in children´s learning and developmental processes.
- reflect on how to notice and meet the needs of children in pedagogical work.
- show pedagogical skills in planning, realization and evaluation of pedagogical work.
- describe what social education means in a day-care environment.
Course contents
Preschool education
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Growth and childhood
Recommended or required reading
Helenius, A., Karila, K. Munter, H., Mäntynen, P., Siren-Tiusanen, H. 2001.
Pienet päivähoidossa. Alle kolmivuotiaiden lasten varhaiskasvatuksen perusteita.
Helsinki: WSOY. 289 s. ISBN: 951-0-25675-7.
Hujala, E., Puroila, A-M., Parrila-Haapakoski, S. & Nivala, V. 2007. Päivähoidosta
varhaiskasvatukseen. Jyväskylä: Varhaiskasvatus 90 Oy. 243 s. ISBN: 951-97374-1-3.
Juul, J. & Jensen, H.2010. Relationskompetens i pedagogernas värld. Stockholm:Liber.
Pramling Samuelsson, I. & Sheridan, S. 2006. Lärandets grogrund. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
152 s. ISBN: 9789144015224.
Stakes. 2003. Varhaiskasvatussuunnitelman perusteet. Helsinki: Stakes. 48 s. ISBN: 951-33
1540-1.(Grunderna för planen för småbarnsfostran. Den andra korrigerade upplagan 2005)
Selected articles presented on the course introduction.
Study activities
- Lectures - 30 hours
- Small-group work - 40 hours
- Individual studies - 63 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
Assessment requirements
Tutorials and seminars are compulsory.
See ARBS for timetabels for tutorials.
Evaluation based on:
Tutorials 33%
Seminars 33 %
PBL examination 33 %
Teacher
- Brantberg Bettina
- Cederberg Arla
- Kiukas Carina
- Nordlund-Spiby Rut
- Silius-Ahonen Ellinor
- Wickholm Linda
Examiner
Kiukas Carina
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
The timetable of the course
Meddelas senare
Assessment methods
- 2014-04-10 - Exams
- 2014-04-08 - Demonstrations and presentations