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Information
| Code | OKLZ103 |
| Name | Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş.Gör.Dr. İNANÇ ETİ |
Course Goal
Teacher candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of early childhood and will provide an infrastructure for future field courses.
Course Content
To provide information about early childhood education by describing the definition, importance, scope and developmental stages of early childhood education. Children's basic needs, development theories,philosophers, different models about early childhood education, pre-school settings, pre-school attendance, pre-school education in different countries and technology use in preschool education constitute the content of this course.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Erken Çocukluk Eğitimine Giriş Editör: Durmuş Aslan İzge Yayıncılık Okul Öncesi Eğitime Giriş Editör: Gelengül Haktanır Anı Yayıncılık Okul Öncesi Eğitime Giriş Editör: Gülden Uyanık Balat Nobel Yayıncılık Okul Öncesi Eğitime Giriş Editör: Rengin Zembat Hedef Yayıncılık
Notes
Emile Yazar Jean Jack Rousseau Selis Kitaplar Özgürlük Okulu A.S. Neill Payel Yayınevi Açılın Ben Öğretmenim Müjdat Ataman Elma Yayınevi Öğretmenim Bir Bakar mısın Doğan Cüceloğlu Final Yayınları Küçük Prens Antoine De Saint Exupery Can Yayınları Beyaz Zambaklar Ülkesinde Grigori Petrov Koridor Yayınları
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts related to early childhood education |
| LO02 | Explains the history of early childhood education in Turkey and in the world |
| LO03 | Explains the major approaches to basic principles of early childhood education |
| LO04 | Explains the developmental features of children in early childhood. |
| LO05 | Introduce the early childhood educational programs |
| LO06 | Explains the environment and the staff working in early childhood |
| LO07 | Understands the importance of family education in early childhood |
| LO08 | Gains awareness of current issues in early childhood |
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. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | 1 |
| 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. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | 2 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, basic information about the course, Retaining the existing information abour early childhood education | No preperation needed. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Definition, scope and importance of early childhood education | Reading chapter 1 in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | The condition and historical development of early childhood education in Turkey | Reading chapter 2 in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Teacher training and teacher competences for early childhood education | Reading chapter 3 in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Basic needs of children in the early childhood | Reading chapter 4 in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Development in early childhood period 1 | Reading chapter 5 in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Development in early childhood period 2 | Reading chapter 6 in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for mid-term exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | The philosophers directing the early childhood education | Reading chapter 7 in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Different models in early childhood education | Reading chapter 8 in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Early childhood education settings | Reading chapter 9 in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Staff and school visits to early childhood education institutions | Preparing the interview form | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 13 | The importance of family in preschool and school-family collaboration | The chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Early childhood education in different countries | Research about Early childhood education in different countries | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Technology in Early childhood | Research about Technology in Early childhood | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for final exam 2 | 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 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||