OKLS204 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF EDUCATION
PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR.
Code OKLS204
Name EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
Term 2021-2022 Academic Year
Semester 4. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label FE Field Education Courses E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The general aim of this course is to enable pre-service teachers to learn about early childhood education in different countries.

Course Content

Definition and importance of early childhood education; opinions that are essential to early childhood education; training system in different countries; history of early childhood education in different countries, prevalence, types of institutions, types of programs, educational environments, family participation, integration of children with special needs, teacher training system in early childhood education

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the importance of early childhood education
LO02 Explains the basic ideas of early childhood education
LO03 Explains the education system in different countries
LO04 Explains the history of early childhood education in different countries
LO05 Explains the prevalence of early childhood education in different countries, types of institutions and programs, educational environments
LO06 Explains the inclusion of family participation and special needs children in early childhood education in different countries
LO07 Explains the teacher training systems in early childhood education in different countries


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. 3
PLO02 - Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. 4
PLO03 - Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. 0
PLO04 - Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. 0
PLO05 - Uses family involvement strategies actively. 0
PLO06 - Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . 0
PLO07 - Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. 0
PLO08 - Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 0
PLO09 - Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 0
PLO10 - Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. 0
PLO11 - Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. 0
PLO12 - Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. 0
PLO13 - Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. 5
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. 0
PLO16 - Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 4
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. 0
PLO19 - Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. 0
PLO20 - Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. 0


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The concept and importance of early childhood education Reading related resources
2 Opinions that are essential to early childhood education Reading related resources 2
3 History of early childhood education in the world Reading related resources 3
4 History of early childhood education in Turkey Reading related resources 4
5 Early childhood education in Northern European countries Reading related resources 5
6 Early childhood education in Southern European countries Reading related resources 6
7 Early childhood education in Eastern European countries Reading related resources 7
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading lecture notes
9 Early childhood education in North American countries Reading related resources 8
10 Early childhood education in South American countries Reading related resources 9
11 Early childhood education in African countries Reading related resources 10
12 Early childhood education in Middle Eastern countries Reading related resources 11
13 Early childhood education in Central Asian countries Reading related resources 12
14 Early childhood education in East Asian countries Reading related resources 14
15 Early childhood education in Australia and New Zealand Reading related resources 14
16 Term Exams Reading lecture notes 2
17 Term Exams Reading lecture notes 3


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Homework 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
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 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 22 22
Final Exam 1 36 36
Total Workload (Hour) 100
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,00
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 06.05.2025 11:32