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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | OKLZ303 |
| Name | Identifying and Assessing Children |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Participant students will demonstrate growing familiarity with child assessment, key concepts, plus the language and methodology used in identifying and assessing children. They will demonstrate familiarity with professional writings in the field, through class discussion participation, group activities, and reflective reports.
Course Content
Participant students will study, practice, and evaluate various methods, approaches, tools and techniques of identifying and assessing children. Particularly observation, interview, using play and children's drawings, and portfolio that are appropriate for young children with diverse experiences. Factors that affect how assessments are conducted will be discussed. Participants will learn and evaluate effective assessments that are available in the field and when they should be utilized.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes the purpose and importance of identifying and assessing children. |
| LO02 | Indicates the need of identifying children through various approaches and knows the principals of assessing children. |
| LO03 | Compares and evaluates properties and techniques used in child assessment and identification. |
| LO04 | Demonstrates growing familiarity with observation and recording, children's play and drawings, portfolios and documentation used in assessment and identification during early childhood 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. | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | 0 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 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. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | 0 |
| 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 | Observing and assessing children's development | Reading required sources | |
| 2 | Recording and collecting observational data | Reading required sources | |
| 3 | Observing and assessing self-esteem | Reading required sources | |
| 4 | Observing and assessing emotional competence | Reading required sources | |
| 5 | Observing and assessing social competence - I | Reading required sources | |
| 6 | Observing and assessing social competence - II | Reading required sources | |
| 7 | Observing and assessing physical development | Reading required sources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | |
| 9 | Observing and assessing cognitive development | Reading required sources | |
| 10 | Observing and assessing spoken language | Reading required sources | |
| 11 | Observing and assessing emergent writing and reading skills | Reading required sources | |
| 12 | Observing and assessing art, music, and dance skills | Reading required sources | |
| 13 | Observing and assessing dramatik play skills | Reading required sources | |
| 14 | Sharing observational data with families | Reading required sources | |
| 15 | Overview and wrap up of observing and assessing young children | Reading required sources | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||