Children’s Literature as a Professional Tool (3cr)

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to select children's literature according to customer needs and the guidance method used. They can discuss children's literature with other students. The student has the ability to evaluate collections of children's literature.

Content

Children's Library Collections and Materials
National Special Task for Library Services Promoting Reading Among Children and Youth (Seinäjoki Erte)
Reading Diplomas
Nursery Rhyme Sessions from the Perspective of Literature Selection
Literature Selection from the Perspective of Guidance Situations

Materials

Opintojakson alussa sovittavat lastenkirjat sekä teoriakirjallisuus:
- Huhtala, L. (ed.). 2003. Pieni suuri maailma: suomalaisen lasten- ja nuortenkirjallisuuden historia. Helsinki: Tammi.
- Karasma, Katri: Ihmejuttuja ja tavattomia tarinoita : lasten- ja nuortenkirjallisuuden maailma / Katri Karasma ja Pirjo Suvilehto. Helsinki : Avain, 2014
- Korolainen, T. (ed.). 2001. Kirjaseikkailu: lasten- ja nuortenkirjallisuuden opas. Helsinki: Tammi., Huhtala, L. 2004.
- Reynolds, Kimberley: Children's Literature. A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press, 2011.

Teaching methods

Remote teaching.

Student workload

The course includes five (5) lessons. Each lesson lasts three (3) hours. In addition, students are expected to engage in independent study: one credit corresponds to 27 hours of individual work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is considered successfully completed when the student is able to select children's literature based on client needs and the guidance method used. The student engages in meaningful discussions about children's literature with fellow students. The student is capable of evaluating collections of children's literature. They can explain the significance of the national special task related to library services that promote reading among children and youth, particularly in the context of children's library work and collection development.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is considered successfully completed when the student is able to select children's literature based on client needs and the guidance method used. The student engages in meaningful discussions about children's literature with fellow students. The student is capable of evaluating collections of children's literature. They can explain the significance of the national special task related to library services that promote reading among children and youth, particularly in the context of children's library work and collection development.