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| Code | OKLZ403 |
| Name | Adaptation to Schools and Early Literacy |
| Semester | 7. 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. EBRU DERETARLA GÜL |
Course Goal
The definition of school readiness, its scope, preparatory activities, preparation for primary school and its importance, to gain literacy skills in pre-school education program.
Course Content
Definition of school readiness and factors affecting readiness; dimensions of primary school readiness (physical, social, emotional, cognitive, language, self-care skills), school readiness competencies preparing activities for gaining; The importance of literacy preparation studies in preschool education, basic concepts, literacy approaches, factors affecting reading achievement, development of literacy skills, early literacy, reading skills and its subfields; alphabet knowledge (pre-alphabet stage, logographic level, partial alphabet stage / semi-phonetic level, full alphabet stage, combined alphabet level / pronunciation), phonological process skills (phonetic awareness, phonememory, phonetic use), verbal language skills and vocabulary development; preparation for writing (print awareness), preschool planning, implementation and evaluation of literacy preparation activities in accordance with the education program.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
1. Polat, Ö. (2021). School Adjustment and Early Literacy Education-Step by Step Starting Primary School. Ankara: Ani Publishing 2. Sakin, A., Özkan, B. (2019). School Adjustment and Early Literacy Education: Critical Years in Transition to School. Istanbul: Efe Academy Publications.
Notes
early literacy and transition to school
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains school readiness. |
| LO02 | Explain the factors affecting school readiness. |
| LO03 | Defines literacy approaches |
| LO04 | Explains the development of literacy skills. |
| LO05 | Implements literacy activities in accordance with the preschool program |
| LO06 | Implements literacy activities in accordance with the preschool program. |
| LO07 | Discusses literacy activities in accordance with the preschool curriculum |
| LO08 | Explain early literacy and reading skills. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | 1 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | 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 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. | 2 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | 2 |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction, content and scope | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Definition of school readiness and influencing factors | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 3 | Dimensions of preparation for primary school | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 4 | Activities for school readiness competencies | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 5 | Importance of literacy studies and basic concepts in preschool education | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 6 | Literacy approaches | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 7 | Reading skills and subfields | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | mid term exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Alphabet knowledge | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | Phonological process skills | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 11 | Verbal language skills and vocabulary development | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 12 | Yazı farkındalığı | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 13 | Planning literacy preparation activities in accordance with the preschool education program | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 14 | Implementing literacy preparation activities in accordance with the preschool education program | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 15 | Evaluation of literacy preparation activities in accordance with pre-school education program | Reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Term exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Term exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||