"early childhood education and care" - Selaus asiasanan mukaan Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu
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A look into children’s participation: a case study of an international kindergarten
(2023)The present thesis aims to explore the practices around children´s participation in early childhood education, how the concept is defined and operationalized in the daily life of toddlers in a multicultural Early Childhood ...Rajattu käyttöoikeus / Restricted access / Tillgången är begränsad -
A Substitute's Guide to Early Childhood Education
(2022)The aim of this thesis was to support the quality of substitute work in Early Childhood Education. The shortage of workers in early childhood education has been talked about in the media for a long time, in addition, the ... -
A Subtitute's Guide to Early Childhood Education
(2022)The aim of this thesis was to support the quality of substitute work in Early Childhood Education. The shortage of workers in early childhood education has been talked about in the media for a long time, in addition, the ... -
Aesthetic development of children in early childhood education and care
(2023)The thesis explores aesthetic development in early childhood education and care, focusing on its impact and various experiences for young children. The portfolio method is used to document children's aesthetic skills and ...Rajattu käyttöoikeus / Restricted access / Tillgången är begränsad -
Assessing the Impact of Play-Based Learning on Language Development in 3-5-Year-Olds Using Multisensory Tools
(2024)Using models like the Finnish National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care and the Reggio Emilia Approach, this thesis looks into how multisensory play-based learning can help 3–5-year-olds improve their ...Rajattu käyttöoikeus / Restricted access / Tillgången är begränsad -
Belonging everywhere and nowhere: The struggle of Third Culture Kids and their need for support in early childhood education and care
(2019)Have you ever met a person who was born in Germany to an Indian father and Swiss mother, who grew up in New Zealand and now lives in Guatemala? These Third Culture Kids, or TCKs for short, are a growing demographic group ... -
Beyond words : investigating the role of visuals in enhancing communication in ECEC setting
(2024)This development thesis examined the theory and benefits of using visual aids in early childhood education settings. The theoretical study showed that visuals facilitate communication, thus fostering inclusivity and ... -
Children Interacting with Peers during Free Play and during Teacher-Led Activities in a Multilingual Environment in an English Language Kindergarten in Finland
Laurea Julkaisut | Laurea Publications (Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2021)The purpose of this study is to find out how children interact with each other during free play and teacherled activities. It contributes to the study of children’s interaction, addressing the importance of children’s ... -
Choosing an international daycare in Finland : perspectives of parents
(2023)The importance of the English language in Finland is constantly growing. Studying in English expands the opportunities to get into an international environment and widens the choice of career paths. More and more parents ... -
Creating a guidebook for developing sustainable food habits at daycare
(2021)The purpose of this thesis was to introduce food sustainability to children and encourage them to make responsible choices when it comes to food in a kindergarten. The hope was that by educating children about food, food ... -
Creating a Guidebook promoting Education for Sustainability and steering children to become Ecologically Intelligent
(2020)The purpose of this functional thesis is to introduce the concept of education for sustainable development and to steer children on the path to becoming ecologically intelligent, by creating a guidebook of activities in ... -
Developing the Early childhood Learning Environment
(2023)This is a Diary thesis on Developing a Learning Environment in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) facility. The aim of the thesis is to identify, understand and modify the components of a learning environment in the ... -
Developing Visual Art Education in Early Childhood Education
(2022)The aim of this thesis is to highlight the importance of visual arts education in early childhood education and to create a manual to inspire early childhood educators to focus on visual arts education in their daily ... -
Development activities on the participation of children's worldview education
(2024)This thesis aims to establish practical activities for children's participation in worldview education through collecting their feedback. Understanding children's viewpoints on behalf of the community improves their ... -
Drawing pedagogy guide in early childhood education and care : perspectives from Finland and China
(2022)The purpose of this functional thesis is to develop drawing pedagogy in early childhood education and care by studying current perspectives and practical experiences of early childhood drawing teaching in different cultural ... -
Early childhood education and care environments that support children's attentiveness for learning
(2022)This thesis was conducted to find out educators’ experiences and insights about the effects of the learning environment. The thesis aims to give an overview of how the early childhood education and care environments affect ... -
ECEC online vs ECEC Face-to-face: Analysis of ECEC Online Education’s Pros and Cons
(2022)The purpose of this thesis was to achieve a comprehensive understanding of ECEC online education’s current status and the challenges it is facing, to spark discussions on the possibilities and formality of general trends ... -
Empowering Early Awareness : Body Terminology and Gender Inclusiveness in Early Childhood Education and Care.
(2023)This thesis's objective is to explore the use of gender-inclusive language and body terminology used in early childhood education, focusing on the language educators use. Through research and development, this research ... -
Ethnicity and Belonging : a Preschool Anti-Racism Toolkit
(2024)The objective of this thesis was to create a toolkit for anti-racism work (a prototype for a future online blog) to be used in early years education and care facilities in Finland. An educational toolkit is a collection ... -
Exploring the reality of interactions between international ECEC staff and children in Multilingual Finnish ECEC settings with music as scaffold
(2024)The objective of this study was to investigate the integration of music as a pedagogical tool within multilingual Finnish Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings, aiming to enhance interactions between international ...