Education Cooperation (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

The purpose of the course is to increase your understanding of multidisciplinary collaboration in early childhood education and the co-operation in education with guardians. In addition, it is intended that you will learn to identify the key services of families with children and know the goals of the work of the Bachelor of Social Services and welfare officers and curator.

Competences:

Competence in social client work
Social service system competences

Learning outcomes:

You are able to strengthen the well-being and inclusion of the child and family. You are able to utilize the principles, methods and practices of educational cooperation.

You are able to work as an expert in social services and early childhood education in multidisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration. You are able to identify and evaluate the needs of service guidance and multidisciplinary collaboration to support families.

Content

The main content of the course is educational cooperation with families. The course includes “Perhepolku” -instructor training and practical implementation of the method in early childhood education. In addition, the course examines multidisciplinary cooperation, services for families with children, and the implementation of service guidance, as well as the goals and tasks of the Bachelor of Social Services and welfare officers and curator of early childhood education.  

Location and time

The course is offered only once during the academic year. The course will take place in the spring semester.

Materials

Koivula, M.,Siippainen, A. & Eerola-Pennanen, P. (2017) Valloittava varhaiskasvatus Oppimista, osallisuutta ja hyvinvointia. Vastapaino.
Opetushallitus 2022. Varhaiskasvatussuunnitelman perusteet.
Oppilas- ja opiskelijahuoltolaki.
Talentia 2022. Sosionomit varhaiskasvatuksessa.
Laurea.2023. Ammattina varhaiskasvatuksen sosionomi.

Teaching methods

Webinars. A working camera, headphones and microphone are required to participate in webinars.
Perhepolku- Training (webinars and practical guidance in kindergarten)
Seminar at University of Jyväskylä
Group work
Individual assignment
Independent study of materials and literature

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Employer connections

Perhepolku-guidance in the kindergarten
Visitors

Exam schedules

There is no exam during the course

Dates for group work, individual assignments and failed assignments are in Moodle

Completion alternatives

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.Credit transfer applications should be submitted via Peppi to Anniina Berg.

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You can describe educational cooperation with families and “Perhepolku” method as part of it. You participate in the implementation of Perhepolku parent evenings. You describe the principles of multidisciplinary work, services for families with children and service guidance. You will identify and be able to name the duties of a Bachelor of Social Services and welfare officers and curator in early childhood education.

Qualifications

Knowledge of Finnish social welfare and early childhood education services.

Further information

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