The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Social services 2005 - The child and the developmental environment
- Social services 2004 - The child and its 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 child as a subject and as a part of the family
The environment for growing up from a social and historical point of view
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
- discuss different historical and societal aspects of childhood and the environment of a child growing up.
- describe different ways to look at the child in different contexts.
- give examples of cooperation between the family and other social parties.
Course contents
Social education/preschool education
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Learning and Introduction to Social Education
The Connections between the Human Being and the Environment
Life span psychology
The Welfare of the Human Being and Finnish Society
Additional information
Written rapport and tutorials are compulsory.
Recommended or required reading
Bäck-Viklund, M. & Lundström, T. 2001. Barns vardag. Stockholm: Natur & Kultur.
FN:s konvention om barnets rättigheter. 20.11.1989.
Hundeide, K.2006. Sociokulturella ramar för barns utveckling – barns livsvärldar. Lund:Studentlitteratur
Kaskela, M. & Kekkonen, M. 2007. Kasvatuskumppanuus kannattelee lasta – opas varhaiskasvatuksen kehittämiseen. Helsinki: sosiaali- ja terveysalan tutkimus- ja kehittämiskeskus. Oppaita 63.
Lunneblad, J. 2009. Den mångkulturella förskolan. Motsägelser och möjligheter. Lund: Studentlitteratur. S. 9-70, 93-130
Markström, A-M. 2007. Att förstå förskolan - vardagslivets institutionella ansikten. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
Stakes. 2005. Grunderna för planen för småbarnsfostran. Stakes. Andra upplagan. Kan hämtas elektroniskt på adressen
http://www.thl.fi/thl-client/pdfs/2e130087-8320-4be7-b07d-218aa17e6873 External link
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Small-group work - 33 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 30 hours
- Individual studies - 50 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Written rapport,tutorials and working in groups are compulsory. See ARBS för timetabel för the tutorials and workmeetings.
Evaluation based on:
Tutorials
Individual written rapport
Group product and presentation
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
- 2014-02-21 - Exams
- 2014-02-14 - Demonstrations and presentations
- 2014-02-21 - Reports and productions