VKTS1029 Children’s Social-emotional Development and Well-being in Early Childhood (5 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Educational Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

key aspects of children’s social-emotional development; practical support of social-emotional development in early childhood education; socially sustainable development and social-emotional learning, deepening theoretical and practical understanding of a particular area of social-emotional development

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course the student is able 

  • to familiarize oneself to the key aspects of children’s social-emotional development, which have effect on children´s well-being and their relationships
  • to know the main theoretical concepts of social-emotional development, developmental risk factors and early identification and support
  • to evaluate the principles and tools how to support children´s social-emotional development
  • to familiarize oneself to key questions regarding socially sustainable development from the perspective of social-emotional learning
  • to know the ways of early intervention through the scientific concepts   

Study materials

DURLAK, J. A., DOMITROVICH, C. E., WEISSBERG, R.P., & GULLOTTA, T. P. (eds.). 2015. Handbook of Social and Emotional Learning. Research and Practice. New York: Guilford Press. (as applicable)

LEWIS, M., HAVILAND-JONES, J. & BARRETT, L. F. (eds.).2008 or newer. Handbook of Emotions. 3rd edition or newer New York: Guilford Press. (as applicable). Available: www.ebrary.com

CONTEMPORARY ARTICLES

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
The student participates in lectures and seminar and completes a learning assignment with a pair or in small groups.
Evaluation criteria:
The assessment is based on learning assignment.
Select all marked parts

Method 2

Description:
The mode of completion will be determined in the study guide each year.
Evaluation criteria:
The student writes a written learning assignment and the assessment is based on the learning assignment.
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Lectures, seminars and written learning assignment (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

Teaching in English, completing written learning assignment in English or in Finnish.

Teaching

x

Written learning assignment (5 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish

Teaching