Supplementary studies in social pedagogy and early childhood education and care for Bachelor´s of social services

Content:

Thesis

Goal:

The student: – deepens their knowledge and skills within a key area of competence in their professional field – is able to identify research and development needs and systematically contribute to the advancement of their profession – can carry out a study or development project in a structured and methodical manner – can conduct research and development activities, as well as analysing and arguing in a professional way – can apply the ethical principles and guidelines for research and development work

Timing:

4.1-15.6.2028

Date:

1.1.2028 - 16.6.2028

Faculty:

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teacher:

Susanne Davidsson

Course Code:

SO26EXA-3003

Language:

SV

Content:

Values, views on learning and relational pedagogy Competences and job description of the social pedagogue in early childhood education and care Areas of expertise and job description of professionals in early childhood education and care Legislation, curriculum and recommendations concerning early childhood education and care Foundations for a culturally and socially sustainable operating culture within the field Pedagogical documentation and child-centered evaluation Positive pedagogy, play and a play-responsive approach Participation of children and families and opportunities for influence The importance of the fostering and learning environment for the child's development, learning and well-being

Goal:

The student: - is familiar with the competence of the social pedagogue and other professions in early childhood education and care - can work in accordance with the values, curriculum and recommendations of early childhood education and care - can, in collaboration with other staff, plan, implement, document, evaluate and develop activities - can promote the child's and family's participation and opportunities for influence - can promote equality and safety of children and families, and can promote an environment that respects diversity - has a sensitive approach to the child and can foster good relationships

Timing:

Kursens förverkligande gäller 4.1-31.12.2027. Valfri under kursens gång enligt individuell studieplan. Examination 1 Muntlig tentamen ska avläggas innan examination 2.

Date:

1.1.2027 - 31.7.2028

Faculty:

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Only Online:

Yes

Teacher:

Susanne Davidsson

Course Code:

SO26SMÅ1-3002

Language:

SV

Content:

Drama, music, exercise, narrative, art-based and creative methods Outdoor Education Food Pedagogy and food education Cultural diversity as a resource and materials Global education and sustainable development in early childhood education and care and materials Quality indicators in early childhood education and care and quality and development work Current resource promoting methods and materials

Goal:

The Student: - can support the child in using different ways of expression - can support the child to embrace a sustainable lifestyle with respect for people and the environment - can support the child in incorporating healthy living habits and a healthy lifestyle - can, in cooperation with the work team, systematically evaluate and develop the activities with the aim of raising the quality

Timing:

Kursens förverkligande gäller 4.1-31.12.2027. Valfri under kursens gång enligt individuell studieplan.

Date:

1.1.2027 - 31.7.2028

Faculty:

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Only Online:

Yes

Teacher:

Lena Storbacka-Järvinen

Course Code:

SO26SMÅ3-3002

Language:

SV

Content:

Child observations Prevention of and intervention in bullying Language-aware early childhood education and care, language developmental and reading promotion methods Language immersion and methodology Small children's mathematical learning and didactics Materials to support the child's social skills and competence Stimulating play environments and guidance in play and interaction Multiliteracy and digital competence; materials, applications and games Media education and literacy Current resource promoting methods and materials

Goal:

The student: - has a positive view of the child and its resources - can use resource-promoting methods to support children's development, learning and well-being based on the curriculum - can plan activities and the learning environment with the aim of promoting inclusion - can plan, implement, document and evaluate meaningful and positive play and learning situations based on the needs of the child and the group of children - has basic knowledge of young children's early language development and mathematical learning - can support the child's emotional and interaction skills and can counteract social vulnerability

Timing:

Kursens förverkligande gäller 4.1.2027-31.12.2027. Enligt individuell studieplan.

Date:

1.1.2027 - 31.7.2028

Faculty:

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Only Online:

Yes

Teacher:

Susanne Davidsson

Course Code:

SO26SMÅ2-3002

Language:

SV

Content:

Child-centred approaches, views of and on children The Convention on the Rights of the Child Parenthood and family Early attachment and mentalisation Strengths-based and creative methods Child and family services

Goal:

The student: – can apply a social pedagogical approach in working with children or families – understands the importance of participation-promoting and strengths-based methods in working with children and families – can plan, implement, and evaluate social pedagogical activities with groups of children or families

Timing:

Enligt individuell studieplan.

Date:

4.1.2027 - 31.12.2027

Faculty:

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Only Online:

Yes

Teacher:

Susanne Davidsson

Course Code:

SO26SA02-3001

Language:

SV

Content:

Early intervention, family support and cooperation with guardians Methods to support the children’s psychosocial well-being and personal integrity Physical, emotional and safety education Security education and the principles of physical restraint Support for children and families who have experienced grief, crises, trauma, mental illness, violence and poverty Interprofessional cooperation

Goal:

The Student: - is able to identify risk factors in children and families in challenging life situations and in child- and family related crisis - can support the resources and well-being of vulnerable children and families - can use resource-promoting methods that support the child’s psychosocial well-being in early childhood education and care - incorporates a respectful child- and family centered interprofessional approach - can cooperate with other social welfare and health care professionals

Timing:

Kursens förverkligande gäller 4.1-31.12.2027. Enligt individuell studieplan.

Date:

1.1.2027 - 31.7.2028

Faculty:

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Only Online:

Yes

Teacher:

Lena Storbacka-Järvinen

Course Code:

SO26SMÅ5-3001

Language:

SV

Content:

General, intensified and special support in early childhood education and care Ecosystem model of inclusive early childhood education and care Specific responsibilities of the social pedagogue in relation to the child's early childhood education plan Children with communicative, socio-emotional, motor and cognitive challenges Challenging behavior, behavioral and neuropsychiatric challenges in young children Low-affective approach and the importance of and structural arrangements of environmental and situational factors in challenging fostering situations Operating and safety culture in early childhood education and care Principles of medication administration in early childhood education and care Cross-sectoral and interprofessional cooperation

Goal:

The Student: - can identify the child's strengths and needs for support and can work to support the child's resources - is prepared to work across sectors and in multi professional networks - can, in cooperation with the team, based on the child's needs, plan and adapt the day care environment and the activities in order to provide a safe growing and learning environment - can promote the child's skills in communication, interaction and self-regulation - has a resource promoting and sensitive approach and can support the guardians in the fostering work

Timing:

Kursens förverkligande gäller 4.1-31.12.2027. Enligt individuell studieplan.

Date:

1.1.2027 - 31.7.2028

Faculty:

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Only Online:

Yes

Teacher:

Lena Storbacka-Järvinen

Course Code:

S026SMÅ4-3001

Language:

SV

Content:

Practical training in social work, early childhood education, diaconia, or church youth work

Goal:

The student: – can plan, carry out, document, and evaluate activities in accordance with the core principles, goals, methods, and content of the professional field – demonstrates a development-oriented and strengths-based approach – can ground work methods in relevant theory and justify their choices – can identify and describe the role and competence of the Bachelor of Social Services within the work community from an interprofessional perspective – can justify ethical standpoints – can apply the principles of social sustainability in professional practice

Timing:

Enligt individuell studieplan.

Date:

4.1.2027 - 31.12.2029

Faculty:

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teacher:

Susanne Davidsson, Pia Liljeroth, Sofia Saloranta

Course Code:

SO26PRA03-3001

Language:

SV