Course Content

  • 1

    1. Course Introduction

    • Trainers' greeting

    • Course Content

    • About Finland International Education (FINE)
  • 2

    2. Early Years' Education in Finland

    • Orientation

    • Letter from Finnish Kindergarten

    • QUIZ: Finnish Kindergarten

    • Finnish National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care

    • Learning Outcome
  • 3

    3. The Phenomenon-based Learning Method in Early Years

    • Orientation

    • The PBL Method

    • QUIZ: Learning Numbers with Apples

    • Using the PBL Method in Early Years' Education

    • Key Principles of the PBL Method

    • What is PBL not?

    • EXAMPLE: Sealife through the PBL Method

    • Learning Outcome
  • 4

    4. Benefits of the Phenomenon-based Learning Method in Early Years' Education

    • Orientation

    • Learning Motivation: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation

    • TASK: Intrinsic Motivation

    • The Focus is on the Process, not the Product

    • EXAMPLE: Melting through the PBL Method

    • The Feeling of Engagement

    • The Characteristics of Flow

    • Joy in Learning

    • Practicing the Life Skills

    • Learning Outcome
  • 5

    5. Implementing the Phenomenon-based Learning Method in Early Years' Education

    • Orientation

    • Listening to Children's Interests and Questions

    • Considering the Child's Level of Development

    • Scanning the Prior Knowledge

    • Letting go of the Subject-lines

    • Learning through Play and the PBL Method

    • Utilizing the Whole Day as a Learning Opportunity

    • Offering Sensory Experiences

    • Expanding the Learning Environment

    • Teacher’s Role in the PBL Method in Early Childhood Education

    • TASK: Stumbling blocks

    • Summary

    • Finnish Kindergarten Manager's Interview

    • Learning Outcome
  • 6

    6. FINE Solution - the Phenomenon-based Learning Method into Practice

    • Orientation

    • FINE Themes and Phenomena

    • FINE Learning Areas

    • FINE Life Skills

    • FINE Lesson Plans for Your Use

    • Experiences from the Lesson Plans

    • Learning Outcome
  • 7

    7. Final Words

    • Final Words

    • Feedback