Early Childhood Education & Special Education (G0209), 5 cr

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 Study unit                            Early Childhood Education & Special Education (G0209), 5.0
 Implementation                        SWG1111: 1/2011-2012 (29.08.2011 - 19.12.2011)
 Type                                  EMPOWERING CLIENT WORK (G017)
 Groups                                Primary: SWG11SN Others :
 Involved in the project
 Lecturers
 Number of participants                Minimum: Maximum:
 Enrolment period                      23.05.2011 08:00 - 05.06.2011
 Main timing for implementation
 Applicabililty                        For exchange students: Yes For elective studies: No Open UAS student:
                                       No Suitable for virtual UAS: No

 Teachers                              Lund Virpi (Teacher in charge)
 Campus                                Laurea Otaniemi
 Main location for implementation
 Implementation method                 Other method of implementation Language: English Virtuality: 1 cr Integration of
                                       R&D: 0 cr
 Implementation class
 Focus areas
 Evaluation at the latest              19.01.2012 Storing of graded material ends.: 19.12.2012
 Exam days                             Real: 13.12.2011 Re-exams: 23.02.2012, 29.03.2012

 Having completed the study unit the
 student is able to                    ·     recognize the different disabilities and special needs of children.
                                       ·     evaluate and support children’s development and welfare
                                       ·     develop respect for childhood and its uniqueness.
                                       ·     work and act by the principles and regulations of early childhood education.

 Previous studies
 Learning objectives                   The study unit begins with the definitions, theories, laws and concepts of early
                                       childhood education and special education. The principles of inclusion as reflected in the
                                       idea of childhood, children’s rights and children’s welfare are the foundations of a
                                       child-centered early childhood education. The Finnish day care and special education
                                       systems are presented with accompanying field visits.
 Contents                              What do we mean by the concept of childhood and the children’s welfare?
                                       What is early childhood education?
                                       What is special education?
                                       Which theories, laws and concepts are early childhood education and special education
                                       based on?
                                       What are the principles and the structure of the Finnish day care system?
 Study material                        Early childhood education -Exam 13.12. 2011 1. Tina Bruce: Early childhood
                                       education OR 2. Child care and education (chapters 3,6,7,9,10,12,16
 Evaluation criteria and methods        INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS Knowledge Skills Collective Responsibilities

                                       EXCELLENT Grade 5 Apply professional concepts in education expertly. Justify
                                       activities using evidence-based educational information. Select the most appropriate
                                       educational techniques and models for activities and justify the choices. Act in
                                       customer-oriented and child-centered way according to the situation. Critically apply
                                       ethical principles in pedagogical methods and tasks in the field of education.

                                       GOOD Grade 3 Apply professional concepts in education systematically. Justify,

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                                   compare and analyse activities using general educational guidelines. Apply educational
                                   techniques and methods diversely. Act professionally in customer situations. Justify
                                   own activities in accordance with educational principles.

                                   SATISFACTORY Grade 1 Apply most important and appropriate educational concepts,
                                   and indicate their familiarity with the knowledge base. Comply with daycare and special
                                   care laws and statues, and justify own activities using provided instructions. Use
                                   educational and and child-centered techniques and models. Take children and parents in
                                   to account in their actions. Act in accordance with educational principles.



Learning events
 Date         o'clock/at h   Subject         Content                                       Status           Teachers
 17.10.2011   8.30-15.458    Early           ECE definitions and laws and daycare                           Virpi Lund
                             childhood       system in Finland. Kindergartenteacher
                             education       qualifications. Competences in ECE.
                                             Children's Rights.
 19.10.2011   12.30-15.45
                        4    ECE: Filed      Klo 13-15.45 Field visit to Seilinmäen                         Virpi Lund
                             visit           päiväkoti, Seilinmäki 24, Espoo,
                                             Puh.09-81647653 Arja Bisi Kaikki bussit
                                             jotka tulevat Mankkaantietä pitkin eli 15,
                                             18, 110, 109 Tapiolasta päin. Bussista
                                             kannattaa poistua Mankkaan ostarilla ja
                                             suunnistaa kohti Alepaa. Alepan takana
                                             näkyy punaisia puurakennuksia, jotka ovat
                                             Mankkaan pk ja Vilskeen pk ja Mankkaan
                                             asukaspuisto. Ohitatte nämä rakennukset
                                             ja jatkatte sitä kävelytietä Asukaspuiston
                                             kyljessä olevan niityn poikki. Tie kaartaa
                                             lopulta hieman vasemmalle ja kävelette
                                             pienen sillan yli ja sitten sieltä jo
                                             häämöttää rivitaloja ja oikealle puolelle
                                             tulee päiväkoti ja siinä yksikkömme sitten
                                             onkin. Soittakaa numerooni 81647653 jos
                                             eksytte matkalla. Tulen mielelläni teitä
                                             vastaan sinne parkkipaikalle niin päästän
                                             teidät sieltä henkilökunnan ovesta sisään.
                                             terv Arja
 26.10.2011   8.30-15.458    ECE             The philosophers in ECE in past and                            Virpi Lund
                                             nowadays. Children's way of learning.
                                             Educare, National curriculum, activities in
                                             daycare.
 31.10.2011   8.30-11.454    ECE             Children's play, ZPD, children's learning,                     Virpi Lund
                                             involvement, child-centered way of
                                             working
 04.11.2011   8.30-15.458    ECE             Educational partnership, parents, family                       Virpi Lund
                                             system
 16.11.2011   8.30-15.458    Special         The special groups. Definitions and                            Virpi Lund
                             education       system of special education in Finland.
 23.11.2011   12.30-15.45
                        4    Special         From integration to inclusion                                  Virpi Lund
                             education


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 30.11.2011   12.30-15.45
                        4   Special      Your special education presentations   Virpi Lund
                            education
 13.12.2011   10.00    2    ECE exam     ECE exam                               Virpi Lund
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