Finnish Early Education Online Course

After the success of the first online course Introduction to Language Showering marked the long-term relationship between EduEffect Finland and Nordic Kivi Limited Company, we are delighted to announce that our new online course is about to start soon.
The new online course targets teachers in the Kindergarten, headmasters, parents who are interested in Finnish pedagogy. The course will guide you through the journey of Finnish Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC), from the overview of Finland and Finnish culture to the principles of teaching. During six months, you will understand the hidden gems behind the success of the Finnish Educational System and be the early bird for successfully applying the Finnish Education way in your kindergartens or even to your child.
The 6-month-program includes:
Month 1 – FINLAND & FINNISH PEDAGOGICAL PRINCIPLES
- Introduction & Finland
Course introduction & assignments
Platform & other working methods
Introduction to Finland
- Finnish Education
- Finnish daycare centers
- 4- part model introduction
Pervasive learning
Learning areas
Childrens’ interests and needs
Basic principles
Month 2 – FIVE PRINCIPLES OF EE IN FINLAND
- Thinking and learning
- Cultural awareness, interaction, self-expression
- Daily life skills and self-care & Collaborative skills & motivation to learn
- Multiliteracy & technological skills
Month 3 – BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR CONDUCTING EE IN FINLAND
- Learning environments & Working methods
- School culture
- Pedagogical documentation & Parents’ role in EE
- Assessing in EE
Month 4 – LEARNING AREAS
- Languages & Expression
- Community
- Active & participative
- Physical activeness & development
Month 5 – SPECIFIC FINNISH PEDAGOGICAL PRINCIPLES
- Positive pedagogy
- Learning by doing
- Collaborative early education planning
- Inclusion
Month 6 – FUTURE OF FINNISH EE & COURSE FINALE
- Digitalization & STEAM
- Internationalization
- Course Summary & Final Assignment
- Seminar
BEFITS OF LEARNERS
- Online, self-paced learning platform
- Language of the course: English
- Feedback and assignments
- Certificate of participation
Being a member of Nordic Kivi to get a discount for the course.