Early Support of Children and Families
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | SOSVVK40 |
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| Type: | Free choise |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| SOSALA-2015 |
3 autumn |
3.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
| SOSALA-2016 |
3 autumn |
3.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students learn to understand and support children and families according to the principles of educational partnership. Students know how to interact with both children and parents and understand the importance of equal interaction. Students take the best interests of the child into account and they are able to detect families and children at risk. Students are familiar with the principles of early support. They know and use services of early childhood education and other providers of services for children with families. Students are able to ensure that the voice of children and parents is heard and their participation in communities and various environments promoted. Students help children and families express their opinions.
Student's Workload
80 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Growth and Socialization
Contents
- educational partnership
- principles and implementation of early support
- services in early childhood education
- services for families with children
- the child's best interests
- promoting the families' participation
Recommended or Required Reading
to be announced at the beginning of the course
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
lectures, group work, experts from the field of social work and social services, independent study
Assessment Criteria
Scale 1-5.
Assessment Methods
to be announced at the beginning of the course
Work Placement
the course does not include practice
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