BV1200 Psycosocial persepctives - Childhood and child development Course description

The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner. At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.

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Knowledge

The student

·         has knowledge of children’s upbringing, childhood, socialisation, learning, formative education and development 

·         has knowledge of interaction and development-supportive care with particular focus on what promotes good physical and mental health in children 

·         has knowledge of different forms of parenthood and family life 

·         has knowledge of different forms of family policy guidelines

·         has knowledge of the importance of cultural and socio-economic factors and living conditions to children and young people’s everyday life and development 

·       has knowledge of communication with children and young people in a diverse society

·         has knowledge of how activities/creative methods can be used in relational work with children and young people 

·         has knowledge of children’s digital lives and can update this knowledge

Skills 

The student

·         can reflect on the importance of cultural and socio-economic factors and living conditions to children and young people’s everyday life and development 

·       can apply relevant knowledge from children and young people as part of the basis of ensuring their participation and co-determination in their own everyday lives 

·       can apply knowledge of communication and relationship-building in interactions with children and young people in a diverse society 

·         can employ activities that promote play, learning, inclusion, mastery and participation

 General competence 

The student

·         has insight into the importance of relational competence in work with children

·         can reflect on their own preconceptions, attitudes and values related to children, families and upbringing

The course is taught through lectures, self-study, group work and other teaching methods as needed, including a mini-practical training period at a school and skills training in communication.

The course has two compulsory activities:

1. Participation in the mini-practical training at a school is compulsory.

The attendance requirement for compulsory teaching activities is 80%. If a student's absence exceeds 20%, a comprehensive coursework requirement is set to compensate. If a student's absence exceeds 40%, they lose the right to take the exam. 

Each student is responsible for ensuring that their attendance is documented. The length of the teaching days will vary, and it is each student's own responsibility to stay informed about the teaching schedule.

Compulsory activities must be completed and approved by the given deadline in order for the student to take the exam.

2. The course contains skills training in communication. The skills training is compulsory.

The attendance requirement for compulsory teaching activities is 80%. If a student's absence exceeds 20%, a comprehensive coursework requirement is set to compensate. If a student's absence exceeds 40%, they lose the right to take the exam. Students who do not meet the attendance requirements due to special grounds can apply for dispensation from the course coordinator.

Each student is responsible for ensuring that their attendance is documented. The length of

The course concludes with an individual written six-hour exam.

Candidates who fail or who were absent from the ordinary exam for a valid reason can take a resit/rescheduled exam.

Publicly approved law collections with notations according to more detailed guidelines are permitted during the exam.

Grade scale A-F.

All exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner.