Education CooperationLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SOSS2026
Credits
5 op
Responsible person
- Timo Hintikka
- Merja Nybacka
Objective
Objectives:
· Mastering educational cooperation basics, techniques and operating methods in early childhood education.
- Understanding the everyday lives of families and parenthood and knowing the significance of these in terms of supporting the well-being of children.
· Being able to implement educational cooperation, interact with different parents and support their participation in educational cooperation.
· Understanding the starting points and significance of multidisciplinary cooperation in supporting children and families and being able to operate in multidisciplinary networks.
- Being familiar with the key services provided for families with children and mastering service guidance.
- Understanding the goals and tasks of the roles of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education and being able to support the balanced development of children, learning and parenthood.
Content
Contents:
· The starting points, forms and methods of educational cooperation
· Everyday life and parenthood in families with children
· Support for parenthood and participation in educational cooperation
· Support for children’s well-being and learning together with guardians
· Transdisciplinary co-operation
· Services for families with children and service guidance
· The tasks and goals of the roles of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education
Qualifications
You are familiar with early childhood education services and you know factors affecting child development and well-being. You know the laws and documents governing early childhood education.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient 1
You are able to name services for families with children and you know some principles of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You know the job description of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also know factors that affect children’s well-being and the principles of service guidance. You produce text that is partially in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You are able to describe services for families with children and you know some principles and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You can describe the job description of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also know factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and the principles of service guidance. You produce text that is partially in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good 3
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You are able to describe and illustrate the job description and tasks of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and the principles of service guidance. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children in a structured manner and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You master the key tasks and goals of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and are able to take the families’ participation into account in your work. You master services for families with children and work in compliance with the principles of service guidance. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children in an analytical manner and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You master the key tasks and goals of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and are able to take the families’ participation into account in your work. You master services for families with children and work in compliance with the principles of service guidance. You examine phenomena critically and apply your own thinking. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Further information
This course is part of the qualification of early childhood education and social pedagogy (total 60 cr).
Timing
13.01.2025 - 19.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4.5 op
Mode of delivery
10 % Face-to-face, 90 % Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Merja Nybacka
- Anniina Berg
- Timo Hintikka
Teacher in charge
Timo Hintikka
Groups
-
SOS23SM2Sosionomi (AMK)
-
SOS23SMSosionomi (AMK)
-
ZJA25KSSTVOAvoin AMK, sote, sosionomin täydentävät varhaiskasvatuksen opinnot
Objectives
Objectives:
· Mastering educational cooperation basics, techniques and operating methods in early childhood education.
- Understanding the everyday lives of families and parenthood and knowing the significance of these in terms of supporting the well-being of children.
· Being able to implement educational cooperation, interact with different parents and support their participation in educational cooperation.
· Understanding the starting points and significance of multidisciplinary cooperation in supporting children and families and being able to operate in multidisciplinary networks.
- Being familiar with the key services provided for families with children and mastering service guidance.
- Understanding the goals and tasks of the roles of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education and being able to support the balanced development of children, learning and parenthood.
Content
Contents:
· The starting points, forms and methods of educational cooperation
· Everyday life and parenthood in families with children
· Support for parenthood and participation in educational cooperation
· Support for children’s well-being and learning together with guardians
· Transdisciplinary co-operation
· Services for families with children and service guidance
· The tasks and goals of the roles of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education
Time and location
The course will take place in the spring semester 2025 both as webinars and face-to-face teaching at the campus
Learning materials and recommended literature
Koivula, M.,Siippainen, A. & Eerola-Pennanen, P. (2017) Valloittava varhaiskasvatus Oppimista, osallisuutta ja hyvinvointia. Vastapaino.
Opetushallitus 2022. Varhaiskasvatussuunnitelman perusteet.
Oppilas- ja opiskelijahuoltolaki.
Wallin, Anna (2011). Sosiaalityö koulussa: avaimia hyvinvointiin. Tietosanoma.
Talentia 2022. Sosionomit varhaiskasvatuksessa.
Laurea.2023. Ammattina varhaiskasvatuksen sosionomi.
Teaching methods
Webinars. A working camera, headphones and microphone are required to participate in webinars.
Live webinars
Perhepolku- Training
Seminar at University of Jyväskylä
Group work
Individual assignment
Independent study of materials and literature
If you use AI in your tasks, include a description of how, to what extent and where you have used it.
Practical training and working life connections
Perhepolku-guidance in the kindergarten
Visitors
Exam dates and retake possibilities
There is no exam during the course
Dates for group work, individual assignments and failed assignments are in Moodle
Alternative completion methods
You can apply for admission on the basis of previous equivalent higher education studies (content/objectives/extent), perhepolku- training or previous work experience of at least one year (12 months) (early childhood education teacher/specialist). Discuss your qualifications with your tutor and, if necessary, submit an e-application at least two weeks before the start of the course.
Student workload
135h:
Webinars (including Perhepolku- training) 16h
Face-to-face training at the university (one session) 8h
Preparation for teaching 2h
perhepolku- implementations in kindergartens + reporting on them as a group activity 60h
Independent assignment 22h
Literature study 27h
Further information for students
The total numerical grade for the course consists of 2/3 of the group work and 1/3 of the independent assignment.
work of the group as a whole as well as on his/her own contribution
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You are able to name services for families with children and you know some principles of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You know the job description of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also know factors that affect children’s well-being and the principles of service guidance. You produce text that is partially in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You are able to describe services for families with children and you know some principles and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You can describe the job description of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also know factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and the principles of service guidance. You produce text that is partially in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You are able to describe and illustrate the job description and tasks of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and the principles of service guidance. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children in a structured manner and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You master the key tasks and goals of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and are able to take the families’ participation into account in your work. You master services for families with children and work in compliance with the principles of service guidance. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children in an analytical manner and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You master the key tasks and goals of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and are able to take the families’ participation into account in your work. You master services for families with children and work in compliance with the principles of service guidance. You examine phenomena critically and apply your own thinking. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with early childhood education services and you know factors affecting child development and well-being. You know the laws and documents governing early childhood education.
Further information
This course is part of the qualification of early childhood education and social pedagogy (total 60 cr).
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 20.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 43
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Merja Nybacka
- Anniina Berg
- Timo Hintikka
Teacher in charge
Timo Hintikka
Groups
-
ZJA23SSSTVOAvoin AMK, sote, sosionomin täydentävät varhaiskasvatuksen opinnot
-
ZJASOS23SMLAvoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, sosionomi, monimuoto, Lastenhoitajasta sosionomiksi
-
ZJA24KSSTVOAvoin AMK, sote, sosionomin täydentävät varhaiskasvatuksen opinnot
-
SOS22SMSosionomi (AMK)
Objectives
Objectives:
· Mastering educational cooperation basics, techniques and operating methods in early childhood education.
- Understanding the everyday lives of families and parenthood and knowing the significance of these in terms of supporting the well-being of children.
· Being able to implement educational cooperation, interact with different parents and support their participation in educational cooperation.
· Understanding the starting points and significance of multidisciplinary cooperation in supporting children and families and being able to operate in multidisciplinary networks.
- Being familiar with the key services provided for families with children and mastering service guidance.
- Understanding the goals and tasks of the roles of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education and being able to support the balanced development of children, learning and parenthood.
Content
Contents:
· The starting points, forms and methods of educational cooperation
· Everyday life and parenthood in families with children
· Support for parenthood and participation in educational cooperation
· Support for children’s well-being and learning together with guardians
· Transdisciplinary co-operation
· Services for families with children and service guidance
· The tasks and goals of the roles of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education
Learning materials and recommended literature
Koivula, M.,Siippainen, A. & Eerola-Pennanen, P. (2017) Valloittava varhaiskasvatus Oppimista, osallisuutta ja hyvinvointia. Vastapaino.
Opetushallitus 2022. Varhaiskasvatussuunnitelman perusteet.
Oppilas- ja opiskelijahuoltolaki.
Wallin, Anna (2011). Sosiaalityö koulussa: avaimia hyvinvointiin. Tietosanoma.
Talentia 2022. Sosionomit varhaiskasvatuksessa.
Laurea.2023. Ammattina varhaiskasvatuksen sosionomi.
Teaching methods
Etä- ja lähiopetus
Oppimistehtävät
Perhepolku-koulutus
Yhteistyöseminaari
Student workload
5op 135h
Further information for students
Avoin AMK:
10 paikkaa (Sosionomin osaajakoulutus: täydentävät varhaiskasvatuksen opinnot) - ei min-nax-määrässä
30 paikkaa (Lastenhoitajasta sosionomiksi) - min-max-määrässä
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You are able to name services for families with children and you know some principles of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You know the job description of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also know factors that affect children’s well-being and the principles of service guidance. You produce text that is partially in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You are able to describe services for families with children and you know some principles and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You can describe the job description of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also know factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and the principles of service guidance. You produce text that is partially in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You are able to describe and illustrate the job description and tasks of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and the principles of service guidance. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children in a structured manner and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You master the key tasks and goals of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and are able to take the families’ participation into account in your work. You master services for families with children and work in compliance with the principles of service guidance. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children in an analytical manner and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You master the key tasks and goals of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and are able to take the families’ participation into account in your work. You master services for families with children and work in compliance with the principles of service guidance. You examine phenomena critically and apply your own thinking. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with early childhood education services and you know factors affecting child development and well-being. You know the laws and documents governing early childhood education.
Further information
This course is part of the qualification of early childhood education and social pedagogy (total 60 cr).
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Merja Nybacka
- Anniina Berg
- Timo Hintikka
Teacher in charge
Timo Hintikka
Groups
-
SOS21SMSosionomi (AMK)
-
ZJA23KSSOVAvoin AMK, sote, Sosionomin täydentävät varhaiskasvatuksen opinnot
-
ZJA22SSSOVAvoin AMK, sote,Sosionomin täydentävät varhaiskasvatuksen opinnot
Objectives
Objectives:
· Mastering educational cooperation basics, techniques and operating methods in early childhood education.
- Understanding the everyday lives of families and parenthood and knowing the significance of these in terms of supporting the well-being of children.
· Being able to implement educational cooperation, interact with different parents and support their participation in educational cooperation.
· Understanding the starting points and significance of multidisciplinary cooperation in supporting children and families and being able to operate in multidisciplinary networks.
- Being familiar with the key services provided for families with children and mastering service guidance.
- Understanding the goals and tasks of the roles of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education and being able to support the balanced development of children, learning and parenthood.
Content
Contents:
· The starting points, forms and methods of educational cooperation
· Everyday life and parenthood in families with children
· Support for parenthood and participation in educational cooperation
· Support for children’s well-being and learning together with guardians
· Transdisciplinary co-operation
· Services for families with children and service guidance
· The tasks and goals of the roles of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education
Learning materials and recommended literature
Koivula, M., Siippainen, A. & Eerola-Pennanen, P. (2017) Valloittava varhaiskasvatus Oppimista, osallisuutta ja hyvinvointia. Vastapaino. ISBN 9789517685924
Varhaiskasvatussuunnitelman perusteet. Opetushallitus 2018.
Oppilas- ja opiskelijahuoltolaki.
Wallin, Anna (2011). Sosiaalityö koulussa: avaimia hyvinvointiin. Tietosanoma. ISBN 9789518854350
Muu materiaali verkko-oppimisympäristössä.
Teaching methods
Webinaarit, monialainen yhteistyöpäivä yliopistolla, itsenäinen työskentely, perhepolku- ohjaajakoulutus ja menetelmän käytännön toteutus päiväkodissa
Student workload
Webinaarit 16 h, lähiopetus 8h, itsenäinen työskentely, ryhmätyöskentely ja oppimistehtävät 111h, yhteensä 135h
Further information for students
Avoin AMK 10, niille, joilla on jo sosionomi AMK tutkinto.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You are able to name services for families with children and you know some principles of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You know the job description of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also know factors that affect children’s well-being and the principles of service guidance. You produce text that is partially in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You are able to describe services for families with children and you know some principles and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You can describe the job description of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also know factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and the principles of service guidance. You produce text that is partially in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You are able to describe and illustrate the job description and tasks of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and the principles of service guidance. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children in a structured manner and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You master the key tasks and goals of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and are able to take the families’ participation into account in your work. You master services for families with children and work in compliance with the principles of service guidance. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children in an analytical manner and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You master the key tasks and goals of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and are able to take the families’ participation into account in your work. You master services for families with children and work in compliance with the principles of service guidance. You examine phenomena critically and apply your own thinking. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with early childhood education services and you know factors affecting child development and well-being. You know the laws and documents governing early childhood education.
Further information
This course is part of the qualification of early childhood education and social pedagogy (total 60 cr).
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 20.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 20
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Timo Hintikka
- Merja Nybacka
Teacher in charge
Timo Hintikka
Groups
-
SOS20SMSosionomi (AMK)
-
ZJA22KSSOVAvoin AMK, sote, Sosionomin varhaiskasvatuksen opinnot
Objectives
Objectives:
· Mastering educational cooperation basics, techniques and operating methods in early childhood education.
- Understanding the everyday lives of families and parenthood and knowing the significance of these in terms of supporting the well-being of children.
· Being able to implement educational cooperation, interact with different parents and support their participation in educational cooperation.
· Understanding the starting points and significance of multidisciplinary cooperation in supporting children and families and being able to operate in multidisciplinary networks.
- Being familiar with the key services provided for families with children and mastering service guidance.
- Understanding the goals and tasks of the roles of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education and being able to support the balanced development of children, learning and parenthood.
Content
Contents:
· The starting points, forms and methods of educational cooperation
· Everyday life and parenthood in families with children
· Support for parenthood and participation in educational cooperation
· Support for children’s well-being and learning together with guardians
· Transdisciplinary co-operation
· Services for families with children and service guidance
· The tasks and goals of the roles of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education
Learning materials and recommended literature
Koivula, M., Siippainen, A. & Eerola-Pennanen, P. (2017) Valloittava varhaiskasvatus Oppimista, osallisuutta ja hyvinvointia. Vastapaino. ISBN 9789517685924
Varhaiskasvatussuunnitelman perusteet. Opetushallitus 2018.
Oppilas- ja opiskelijahuoltolaki.
Wallin, Anna (2011). Sosiaalityö koulussa: avaimia hyvinvointiin. Tietosanoma. ISBN 9789518854350
Muu materiaali verkko-oppimisympäristössä.
Teaching methods
Online studies
Student workload
Virtual Lectures 20 h, virtual study and assignment 80 h, Learning task 35, Total 135 hours.
Further information for students
Avoin AMK 10, niille, joilla on jo sosionomi AMK tutkinto.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You are able to name services for families with children and you know some principles of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You know the job description of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also know factors that affect children’s well-being and the principles of service guidance. You produce text that is partially in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You are able to describe services for families with children and you know some principles and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You can describe the job description of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also know factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and the principles of service guidance. You produce text that is partially in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You are able to describe and illustrate the job description and tasks of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and the principles of service guidance. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children in a structured manner and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You master the key tasks and goals of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and are able to take the families’ participation into account in your work. You master services for families with children and work in compliance with the principles of service guidance. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are able to describe and illustrate services for families with children in an analytical manner and you know some principles, forms and methods of educational cooperation and transdisciplinary work. You master the key tasks and goals of bachelors of social services and welfare officers in early childhood education. In addition to this, you also master factors that affect children’s well-being and ability to learn and are able to take the families’ participation into account in your work. You master services for families with children and work in compliance with the principles of service guidance. You examine phenomena critically and apply your own thinking. You produce text in compliance with JAMK University of Applied Sciences reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with early childhood education services and you know factors affecting child development and well-being. You know the laws and documents governing early childhood education.
Further information
This course is part of the qualification of early childhood education and social pedagogy (total 60 cr).