Understand Child Well-being

Fulfill basic needs, support brain development, and mitigate toxic stress for children's holistic well-being

Adopt a Child-Centered Approach

Create nurturing environments based on the Reggio Emilia Approach and the 'Image of the Child' concept

Implement Self-Determination Theory

Support children's autonomy, competence, and intrinsic motivation for happiness and success

About the ONNI Teachers Training Course

Join a community of early childhood educators dedicated to enhancing their skills and embracing a child-centered approach rooted in Finnish educational principles. Discover practical strategies for fostering child well-being, autonomy, competence, and strong parent-educator partnerships. Let's transform teaching practices together!

Meet Your Mentor - ONNI Teachers Training

Hi, I'm [Your Name], and I'm thrilled to guide you on this transformative journey. With years of experience in early childhood education, my goal is to empower educators like you to make a positive impact on young learners. Let's embark on this educational adventure together!

Course Curriculum

10 Chapters · 46 Lessons

  1. 1

    Beginning Together

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      A Welcome Letter from the Creators.

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      Sharing Expectations and Insights on Happiness and Well-being

  2. 2

    Overall Well Being of a Child

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      Orientation

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      Image of the Child

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      Article "The Image of the Child."

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      Holistic Growth: Learning and Development in Finnish Education

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      The Child’s Basic Needs

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      Key Concepts of Early Childhood Brain Development

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      Test Your Knowledge: Key Takeaways

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      Development Task

  3. 3

    Supporting individual children

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      Orientation

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      Building a Strong Relationship with the Child

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      Temperament - One of the Factors Explaining Human Behavior

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      Learning at Different Paces and Styles

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      Gender Awareness

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      Test Your Knowledge: Key Takeaways

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      Development Task: Knowing the individual children

  4. 4

    Understanding Child Wellbeing and Happiness through Self-Determination Theory

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      Orientation

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      The Universal Pursuit of Happiness

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      Self-Determination Theory: Connecting Happiness and Motivation:

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    Supporting Child Autonomy in the Classroom

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      Orientation

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      Autonomy Explained

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      Strategies for Autonomy Support

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      Supporting autonomy in classroom - Mrs. Thompson's Classroom Adventure

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    Supporting Child Relatedness in the Classroom

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      Orientation

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      The Crucial Role of Close Relationships

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      The Early Childhood Perspective on Relatedness

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      Strategies for Supporting Reladteness:

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      Supporting Relatedness in the Classroom - Mrs. Virtanen's Community Connection

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    Supporting Child Compentece in the Classroom

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      Orientation

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      Competence explained

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      Early childhood point of view

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      Educator Guidance on Fostering Competence and Confidence

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      Fostering Competence in the Classroom - Mr. Jensen's story

  8. 8

    Understanding Child Wellbeing and Happiness through Self-Determination Summary

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      Test Your Knowledge: Key Takeaways

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      Development Task: Reflecting on Self-Determination Theory in Your Classroom

  9. 9

    Educators supporting parents

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      Orientation

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      The Benefits of a Strong Partnership

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      Communication, Understanding, and Involvement

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      Strategies for Parental Partnership

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      Embracing Diversity in Early Education - Understanding, Supporting, and Communicating with Diverse Families

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      Promoting Parent Well-Being and the Role of Teachers

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      Test Your Knowledge: Key Takeaways

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      Development Task: "Observing and Enhancing Parent-Teacher Collaboration"

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    Closing Thoughts

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      A Letter from the Creators

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      Feedback and Reflection Task

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