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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | OSC203 |
| Name | Conceptual Development and Concept Training |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 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 | Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is providing the students knowledge and experience about the definition,characteristics, and classification of concept, effective factors in the development of the concept in early childhood period and different approaches and methods in concept teaching.
Course Content
What is concept, Characteristics of concept, theories of concept formation, classification and abstraction, content items of concept, concept analysis, concept development in children, misconceptions, caregorization
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains what the concept is and classifies the concepts |
| LO02 | Describes the properties of concept |
| LO03 | Describes and compares the theories of concept formation |
| LO04 | Explains the role of classification and abstraction in concept formation with examples |
| LO05 | Explains the content items of concept with examples |
| LO06 | Makes a concept analysis |
| LO07 | Explains how conceptual development occurs in children and discusses the theories of concept development |
| LO08 | Explains what the misconception is, how it occurs, what misconceptions frequently encountered in preschool children are and presents recommendations for preventing misconceptions |
| LO09 | Explains what categorization is and which categorization types the children use in preschool period with examples |
| LO10 | Plans activities for teaching different categories to children in preschool period |
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. | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | 2 |
| PLO03 | - | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | 1 |
| PLO07 | - | Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | 1 |
| PLO13 | - | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | 1 |
| PLO14 | - | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. | 2 |
| PLO16 | - | Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. | 1 |
| PLO17 | - | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | 0 |
| PLO18 | - | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | 1 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | 2 |
| PLO20 | - | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is concept, What are the characteristics of concept | Reading the sources about the concept | |
| 2 | Theories of concept formation | Reading the sources about the theories of concept formation | |
| 3 | Classification and abstraction | Reading the sources about the classification and abstraction | |
| 4 | Content items of concept | Reading the sources about the content items of concept | |
| 5 | Preparing a concept analysis | Reading the sources about the preparing a concept analysis | |
| 6 | Representing the concept analsis 1 | Preparing a concept analysis 1 | |
| 7 | Representing the concept analsis 2 | Preparing a concept analysis 2 | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for the exam | |
| 9 | Conceptual development in children | Reading the sources about the conceptual development in children | |
| 10 | Misconceptions | Reading the sources about the misconceptions | |
| 11 | Categorization | Reading the sources about the categorization | |
| 12 | Concept education in preschool period 1 | Reading the sources about the concept education in preschool period 1 | |
| 13 | Concept education in preschool period 2 | Reading the sources about the concept education in preschool period 2 | |
| 14 | Concept education in preschool period 3 | Reading the sources about the concept education in preschool period 3 | |
| 15 | Prepearing for the Term Exams | searching the related materials | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading the related materials | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading the related materials 2 |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Project / Design | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |