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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | O-101 |
| Name | Introduction to Preschool Education |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. 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 | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. YAŞARE AKTAŞ ARNAS |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. İNANÇ ETİ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To explain the importance of early childhood education by describing the scope of early childhood education and developmental stages of children. To build a foundation to create educational environment based on school parents cooperation that supports children s development
Course Content
Description and scope of early childhood education (ECE), teacher qualification, basic needs and developmental theories of young children, influential people in ECE, different models in ECE, physical environment in ECE, importance of parent involvement, ECE in different countries, using technology in ECE
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts and the significance of ECE. |
| LO02 | Explains ECE in Turkey and its historical development. |
| LO03 | Understands teacher training process and qualification. |
| LO04 | Explains basic needs and developmental stages of young children. |
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 and overview | Reading sources related with the content | |
| 2 | Description, content and significance of early childhood education (ECE) | Reading sources related with the content | |
| 3 | ECE in Turkey and historical development | Reading sources related with the content | |
| 4 | Teacher training and qualification inECE | Reading sources related with the content | |
| 5 | Basic needs of young children | Reading sources related with the content | |
| 6 | Development of young children | Reading sources related with the content, observing a child | |
| 7 | Development of young children | Reading sources related with the content, observing a child | |
| 8 | Midterm | Preparation for midterm | |
| 9 | Influential people in ECE | Reading sources related with the content | |
| 10 | Different models in ECE | Reading sources related with the content | |
| 11 | Historical process of ECE programs applied in Turkey | Reading sources related with the content | |
| 12 | Physical environments in ECE | Reading sources related with the content | |
| 13 | Staff in ECE institutions and visiting school | Reading sources related with the content | |
| 14 | Importance of families in ECE and family-school cooperation | Reading sources related with the content | |
| 15 | ECE in different countries | Reading sources related with the content | |
| 16 | Using technology and computers in ECE | Reading sources related with the content | |
| 17 | Using technology and computers in ECE | Reading sources related with the content |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 50 | 20 |
| 1. Homework | 50 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |