VKTM3100 ECEC Teaching Practice (6 cr)

Study level:
Other studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Educational Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

  • Basic information of the Finnish ECEC system
  • Orientation to the values, goals and pedagogical practices of the Finnish ECEC
  • Orientation to the Finnish ECEC curricula
  • Pedagogical planning, individual pedagogical plan
  • The meaning of play, learning environment
  • 10 days teaching practice in a Finnish daycare center

Learning outcomes

After the course the student:

  • Gets understanding of the Finnish ECEC in theory and in practice
  • Understands the main principles of the Finnish ECEC and pre-primary curricula
  • Understands the meaning of teamwork and educational collaboration
  • Understands the principles of child-centred pedagogy and the meaning of play
  • Understands the importance of learning environment of ECEC concerning indoor and outdoor activities
  • Develops the following pedagogical skills: observation, planning, teaching, reflection

Additional information

  • This course is especially for those students whose major subject is early childhood education. 7 students max.
  • The timetable will be negotiated with the participants of the course in the beginning of the course.

Study materials

MOOC course of ECEC.
National core curriculum for pre-primary education. Helsinki: Finnish National Board of Education. The current version.
The current version of the National Curriculum Guidelines on Early Childhood Education and Care in Finland 2018. Helsinki: Finnish National Board of Education.
The specific articles negotiated with the teacher of the course.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Active participation in the contact meetings. Participating in the 10 days practice in a daycare center (60 hours). The final assignment of the course (portfolio).
Evaluation criteria:
Assessment is based on assignments of the course including a portfolio.
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Teaching (6 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English

Teaching