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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | OSC455 |
| Name | Project Approach and Applications |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan 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 students knowledge about the description and objectives of project approach, the benefits to children, and experience in planning, applying and evaluating project works
Course Content
Description and philosophical foundations of project approach, benefits of project approach to children, the place and aim of project approach in preschool education, the principles that should be considered in selection of project topic, The stages of project approach ( planning, applying and evaluating) family invovement in project approach, preparing and applying a project
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains what the project approach is |
| LO02 | Explains the philosophical foundations on which project approach base |
| LO03 | Explains the benefits of project approach to children |
| LO04 | Explains the duties of teachers in project approach with examples |
| LO05 | Sorts and explains the stages of project approach |
| LO06 | Explains and argues the principles to be considered in topic selection |
| LO07 | Plans, implements and evaluates projects appropriate for preschoolers |
| LO08 | Develops family involvement strategies during project work |
| LO09 | Explains the different preschool models |
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. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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 | Introduction of the course | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | |
| 2 | Different preschool education models 1 (High Scope, Montessori, Reggio Emilia) | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | |
| 3 | Different preschool education models 2 (Open Education, Waldorf, Portage) | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | |
| 4 | Different preschool education models 3 (Home schooling, Head Start, Child to child, Bank Street, Kamii-Devries) | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | |
| 5 | Definition and philosophical foundations of the project approach and objectives of the project approach, the benefits to children | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | |
| 6 | Planning the project work and starting the project | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | |
| 7 | Practice: Field work and return to class | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for the exam | |
| 9 | Ending the project | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | |
| 10 | Evaluation of projects | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | |
| 11 | Parent involvement in project approach | Prepare a project | |
| 12 | Preparation of group projects | Prepare a project | |
| 13 | Presentation of group projects 1 | Presentation the project | |
| 14 | Presentation of group projects 2 | Presentation the project | |
| 15 | Preparation to term exams | Reading the related materials | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam |