Nature, Health and Movement
The field of study called Nature, Health and Movement is an interdisciplinary course based on the subjects of science, physical education, pedagogy and diet and health.
The field of study broadly includes nature, sustainability, food, physical activity, movement and health. Wonderment and first-hand experiences regarding different natural phenomena and nature’s diversity will be key, along with children’s health, formation and ability to master life skills. Social relations between children, and between children and adults in kindergarten, are closely related to play, mealtime situations and physical activity. The kindergarten teacher must work in a health-promoting manner and contribute to the joy of nature, movement and food in children and adults. In addition, the field of study deals with how children can take care of themselves, each other and nature through experimentation, wonder and challenging play in different environments, so that they have a basis for contributing to sustainable development.
The teaching will be research-based and professionally oriented. Supervised professional training is an integral part of the field of study.
The course is reserved for students on the Bachelor in Kindergarten Teacher Education.
Passed 30 credits after the 1st year of the Bachelor in Kindergarten Teacher Education.
Passed the supervised professional training courses during the 1st year of study.
The course is reserved for students on the Bachelor in Kindergarten Teacher Education.
Passed 30 credits after the 1st year of the Bachelor in Kindergarten Teacher Education.
Passed the supervised professional training courses during the 1st year of study.
Knowledge
Candidates
• have basic knowledge about subject didactics in the field of study
• have knowledge about children’s learning through their bodies and senses, and how to support and facilitate play and learning processes based on children’s experiences, curiosity and initiatives
• have knowledge about the importance of outdoor activities and experiences of nature for children’s health, formation and ability to master life skills
• have knowledge about scientific phenomena, biodiversity, connections in nature and sustainable development, and how these can be included in kindergarten work
• have knowledge about the human body, motor skills, developmental psychology, health-promoting and preventive work, and children’s physical and mental health
• have knowledge about food, cooking and mealtimes in relation to children's health, formation and ability to master life skills
Skills
Candidates
• can explore, experiment, talk and reason with children on different topics and phenomena
• can choose and use technology, materials, raw materials and tools in practical work with children, and make use of local cultural and natural resources
• can facilitate varied and nutritious meals, good hygiene, physical activity and rest for children in kindergarten
• can facilitate varied and stimulating environments that provide opportunities for challenges, mastery and learning, based on children’s individual prerequisites
• can, together with children, use opportunities in the local community for exploration, experiences, play and learning related to science, physical activity and food
• can observe children in different situations and interpret the observations based on academic theory
General competence
Candidates
• can stimulate children’s interest in the field of study and contribute to a learning community that values different expressions and opinions
• can take into account different cultural perspectives when conducting work in the field of study, including Sámi culture
• can involve themselves, be attentive, inspiring and listen together with children and adults
• will contribute to children gaining an understanding of the interaction between humans and nature, especially from a sustainable perspective
• can promote the joy of nature, movement and food in children and adults
Composite assessment:
• Compulsory participation, 80% attendance requirement in teaching and scheduled activity. Assessed as approved/not approved, set as a condition for obtaining a final course grade.
• Coursework 1, group report. Group work related to knowledge about nature and didactic work with children in nature. Assessed as approved/not approved, set as a condition for obtaining a final course grade.
• Coursework 2, group work related to health and the ability to master life skills. Oral group presentation. Assessed as approved/not approved, set as a condition for obtaining a final course grade.
• Written examination, 6 hours, spring semester. Grading scale A-F. Weighted 100/100.
The main rule is that a maximum of two submission attempts are given on written coursework.
Permitted examination support materials on the written examination are the Framework Plan for the Content and Tasks of Kindergartens and the Kindergarten Act. The Framework Plan for the Content and Tasks of Kindergartens and the Kindergarten Act are available in Inspera during the written examination.
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