Exploring Food with Courage and Joy – Introduction to Sustainable Food Education (1cr)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Content scheduling

The course is divided as follows (estimated time allocation): Orientation (1 h) What is food education (6 h) Food choices according to nutrition recommendations (6 h) My role as a food educator (6 h) Food education in practice (6 h) Final test (2 h)

Objective

The learning objectives are as follows: - Students understand the basics of food education for children under school age - Students understand the basics and purpose of nutritional recommendations - Students understand their role as positive, child-centered food educators - Students gain the skills to implement food education in practice

Content

The topics covered in this course are: - The basics of sustainable, encouraging, and enjoyable food education - Sustainable and health-promoting dietary recommendations and choices - The basics of child-centered food education - Reflecting on your role as a food educator

Location and time

1 December 2025 – 31 July 2026 Metropolia Moodle online course. Continuous enrolment between 1 December 2025 – 30 June 2026. Moodle will be opened to students on 8 December 2025. The online course does not include any compulsory scheduled meetings. Moodle assignments are to be completed in the given order; however, students may progress at their own pace during the course. Teachers will review the completions every two months: in February, April, June, and August.

Materials

The implementation of the course will be in Finnish. The study materials will be provided in the Metropolia Moodle learning environment. The materials are based on the following recommendations: Health and joy from food – Early childhood education dietary guidelines 2018 Sustainable health from food – National nutrition guidelines 2024

Teaching methods

The course is studied independently online in the Metropolia Moodle learning environment, without restrictions of time or place. The methods include independently studied course material and related learning assignments. The materials and reflective tasks involve reading, listening, and writing.

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

The course does not include an exam, but a passing grade requires completion and submission of assignments according to the instructions. In the final test, the student will have the opportunity to assess their own competence.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

1 op:n verkkokurssilla opiskellaan itsenäisesi. 1 op vastaa 27 h.