Master Classes: STEM Early Education
What is STEM Early Education?
STEM early education means teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for small children. The STEM Early Education Master Class is designed by the University of Helsinki Centre for Continuing Education HY+
“It is extremely important to start teaching science already in early childhood education. Children have a huge natural urge and ability to explore and wonder at the phenomena of the surrounding world. It is useful to encourage this inclination, so that the curious and searching nature of learning will last for a lifetime. In the new online programme, we concentrate on supporting this natural enthusiasm and empowering children as active and participative builders of knowledge.” − Dr. Jenni Vartiainen, The University of Helsinki
Combined Master Class and Online Programme in STEM Early Education
- For whom: early education teachers, primary teachers, and other educational professionals
- Method: Micro-learning, self study, face-to-face and peer-to-peer
- Structure: Step one: during 3−6 months take the online course (60 hours, c. 45 minutes per day once a week), learn and utilize learned knowledge straight in your class room, step two: participate 4 day in depth face-to-face master class with Finnish experts, step three: during following 3−6 months repeat the online course selectively, correct and master
- Benefits: building on lessons learned from day one, maximum impact on Master Class, sustainable and concrete results
- Duration: part-time, full academic year
Key Highlights
- Intense in-depth learning
- Face-to-face sessions
- Immediate implementation
- Peer-to-peer learning
- Reflective Portfolio work
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