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Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
KAS.VAR.110

Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)
Course code
KAS.VAR.110
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Intermediate studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Zsuzsanna Millei
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Education and Culture 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Education Studies 100 %
Sustainable development goals
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

The course focuses on the role of early childhood education and care as supporting children's development, learning and participation. The student is acquainted with pedagogical approaches to support the development, growth and learning of diverse children and to cultivate the children’s worldviews and ethics. The student engages in a critical reflection of his/her own attitudes and perspectives on diversity with a view of developing his/her own stance on addressing diversity in ECEC.

Learning outcomes
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

28.08.2023 30.06.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)
04.09.2023 15.10.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)