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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | OSC427 |
| Name | Pre-school Education Programs |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. ŞULE ERDEN ÖZCAN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
This course combines a theoretical and experiential investigation of curriculum for preschool children. It emphasizes the roles of the teacher as practitioner, observer, collaborator, facilitator, and organizer.This coursealso aims to enhance the ability of the teacher candidates to know, describe and explore the updated Turkish preschool curriculum (MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı), to plan developmentally appropriate activities for children, plan monthly plans, apply the planned activities and evaluate them.
Course Content
Introduction to preschool curriculum and its appendices, family involvement activities in early childhood education, planning a monthly educational plan, daily educational activities, developmentally appropriate practice and assessment.
Course Precondition
Yok
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Informs, discusses the importance of early childhood education curriculum and compares and differentiates it from the 2006 curriculum |
| LO02 | Knows and elaborates on the importance of planning for early childhood education curriculum |
| LO03 | Prepares appropriate plans based on the outcomes and indicators specified in the early childhood education curriculum |
| LO04 | Plans child centered activities to support development |
| LO05 | Evaluates the monthly plan, daiily plan and planned activities |
| LO06 | Knows, informs and discusses the importance of family involvement and family education in early childhood education |
| LO07 | Executes activities related to family involvement and family education in early childhood education settings |
| LO08 | Informs, discusses the importance of early childhood education curriculum and compares and differentiates it from the 2006 curriculum |
| LO09 | Knows and elaborates on the importance of planning for early childhood education curriculum |
| LO10 | Prepares appropriate plans based on the outcomes and indicators specified in the early childhood education curriculum |
| LO11 | Plans child centered activities to support development |
| LO12 | Evaluates the monthly plan, daiily plan and planned activities |
| LO13 | Knows, informs and discusses the importance of family involvement and family education in early childhood education |
| LO14 | Executes activities related to family involvement and family education in early childhood education settings |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. | |
| PLO02 | - | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | |
| PLO03 | - | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | |
| PLO04 | - | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | |
| PLO05 | - | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | |
| PLO06 | - | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | |
| PLO07 | - | Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. | |
| PLO08 | - | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | |
| PLO09 | - | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | |
| PLO10 | - | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | |
| PLO11 | - | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | |
| PLO12 | - | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | |
| PLO13 | - | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | |
| PLO14 | - | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | |
| PLO15 | - | Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. | |
| PLO16 | - | Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. | |
| PLO17 | - | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | |
| PLO18 | - | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | |
| PLO19 | - | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | |
| PLO20 | - | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to course and its requirements | None | |
| 2 | Introduction to early childhood curriculum | Studying and examining the early childhood curriculum | |
| 3 | Examining the appendices of the early childhood curriculum | Examining the appendices of the early childhood curriculum | |
| 4 | Examining the appendices of the early childhood curriculum | Studying the appendices of the early childhood curriculum | |
| 5 | Family involvement activities in the early childhood curriculum | Studying Family Support Program | |
| 6 | Family involvement activities in the early childhood curriculum | Studying Family Support Program | |
| 7 | Preparing a monthly plan | Examinin samples of monthly plans | |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Preparing for exam and reviewing the topics | |
| 9 | Preparing a monthly plan and daily educational overview | Examinin samples of monthly plans and Daily educational overview | |
| 10 | Planning child cenetered activities in accordance with the monthly plan | Examinin samples of activities | |
| 11 | Planning child centered activities in accordance with the monthly plan | Examinin samples of activities | |
| 12 | Presentation and discussion of montly plans, daily educational overviews and child centered activities | Finalizing the presentations | |
| 13 | Presentation and discussion of montly plans, daily educational overviews and child centered activities | Finalizing the presentations | |
| 14 | Presentation and discussion of montly plans, daily educational overviews and child centered activities | Finalizing the presentations | |
| 15 | Presentation and discussion of montly plans, daily educational overviews and child centered activities | Finalizing the presentations | |
| 16 | Final exam | Preparing for exam and reviewing the topics | |
| 17 | Final exam | Preparing for exam and reviewing the topics |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 200 | -20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 127 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,08 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||