The Expertise of a Social Pedagogue in Early Childhood Education and Care – Applying The Skills in Practice (1cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student will: - understand the role of a social worker in early childhood education as part of a multidisciplinary team, work community, and everyday life - understand the role of a social worker in early childhood education in promoting the participation and well-being of children and families - know and understand the qualification requirements for social workers in early childhood education - know about the different tasks of social workers in early childhood education in other operating environments

Content

The course introduces students to the job description, eligibility requirements, and training of early childhood education social workers. During the course: - The role of a social worker in early childhood education as part of the early childhood education community and multidisciplinary work will be examined. - The special expertise of a social worker in early childhood education as a promoter of the participation and well-being of children and families will be examined. - We will familiarize ourselves with the different operating environments in which early childhood education social workers can work. - We will consider how the importance of the expertise of early childhood education social workers can be made visible in early childhood education.