Open University course. Available also for degree and exchange students.
Child-centred, play-based, holistic: These are keywords to describe ECEC and pre-primary education in Finland. Educational principles strengthen social inclusion, support quality interaction, emphasise participation, and embrace joy of learning. Learn what these key principles of high-quality pedagogy mean in practice. We aim to provide the confidence and skills to support pedagogical activities throughout the whole day in various situations using the daily structure of Finnish ECEC as a model. In the course assignments, you can reflect on how you may apply the principles and practices of Finnish early education in your own community. Join us on a journey through the daily schedule and spend one day with us in Finnish ECEC!
The majority of the assignments are based on your personal reflections, where you can consider your own experiences of different learning environments. In this course, you will study by:
watching videos, familiarizing yourself with the text material and research articles, completing small tasks that support your learning, taking part in the voluntary exam (quiz). You can try as many times as you need to complete the quiz and you can start anytime!
