Study Guide
Study Guide
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Curricula starting in 2022 and earlier
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Degree Programme in Social Services, Early Childhood Education and Care
This curriculum is a translation of the curriculum of the Finnish degree program.
Methods and implementation
The degree provides a qualification to work as a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS) in early childhood education (Act on Early Childhood Education and Care 540/2018, 27§). The student learns pedagogical skills to plan, implement and assess the guidance of a child or group of children. The student familiarizes oneself with childhood phenomena, development of a child’s personality, multiculturalism, early learning and the healthy and safe early childhood education environment that promotes learning. The student acquires skills in early identification and support in family work. The student learns to work as an expert of social services in multiprofessional teams and to collaborate with parents, education and social work authorities and other interest groups. The student learns how to apply research and development skills to plan and implement of one’s own work. Skills and knowledge in early childhood education and social pedagogy are needed when working with children and families in day care centers, in special education, youth work, family work, child protection or in rehabilitation and work with disabled.
The studies are be carried out as blended learning. The Moodle learning environment is used in teaching and guidance. The material, instructions and forms to guide and support studying can also be found in Moodle. The student is expected to have proper e-learning skills.
Contact lessons take place in the beginning of the studies and in certain given weeks each semester. Courses may also contain online group guidance to support the learning process. The student is be familiarized with e-learning in the beginning of the studies. Study methods emphasise collaboration and being self-directed as required in social field professions as well as the principles of progressive inquiry learning.
The pedagogical basis at Savonia is to combine high-quality learning and teaching with working -life -oriented research and development work. In working-life- oriented education the student’s motivation and commitment are emphasised. Multiform virtual and face-to-face learning environments at Savonia and at the premises of the network of partners in Finland and abroad combine theory and practice as part of student’s learning and developing of organizations. Multiform, year-round studying with no ties to place and time as well as multidisciplinary cooperation are typical for studies.
Comprehensive counselling during the studies supports the student’s professional growth and development. Each student is an individual at Savonia. Students various needs and goals are taken into account in education. Different methods of implementation enable the student’s individual progress in studies according to the student’s own objectives.
Savonia recognizes prior learning and studification as part of the student’s personal study and career plan. The student can deepen or broaden skills and knowledge by taking courses offered by Savonia’s national and international partners in higher education.
We reserve the right to make changes to the curriculum due to the need to update the content being studied.