Introduction: holistic pedagogy throughout the day
In this course you will learn the basic elements of Finnish high-quality early education, and its role as a steppingstone to the Finnish educational path and as a part of the Finnish education system.
Learning through the daily schedule: one day in Finnish ECEC
Come join us and experience a child's day in ECEC and pre-primary education. Learn about the pedagogical principles and the implementation of inclusive and play-based pedagogy at various stages of the day. We present an example of a typical day. However, the course of the day varies depending on the individual needs and interests of the child, the centre, the group of children and the programme of the day. The different stages of the day,
from morning to afternoon, guide our learning journey in pedagogy throughout.
Note: There are subtitles available (a quotation mark at the bottom right corner of the video player).
Summary
Early childhood education and care, which from now on we call ECEC, refers to a systematic and goal-oriented whole consisting of education, instruction and care with a particular emphasis on pedagogy. Curriculum and pedagogy are powerful tools to
shape daily activities and interaction within ECEC settings. ECEC and pre-primary education are an important part of the Finnish education system. They are important stages on the child's path of growth and learning because the main developmental progress takes place before school age. We see the child as an active learner, and encouragement for the lifelong learning path begins in ECEC. Finnish ECEC and pre-primary education is child centred, inclusive, play based and built on a holistic vision of child development and learning. Educational principles strengthen social inclusion, emphasize participation and embrace diversity.
