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| Code | OKLS102 |
| Name | Basic and Current Issues in Early Childhood Education |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. 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. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to address the basic and current issues related to early childhood education and to conduct discussions on these.
Course Content
This course will deal with the subject of early childhood education, which constitutes the professional agenda in Turkey and continues to be discussed. In this context, it will include subjects such as the quality and scope of early childhood education, access to early childhood education, the necessity of early childhood education, teacher qualification and training, early childhood program and its reflection on practice, quality in early childhood education practices.
Course Precondition
This course has no prerequisites.
Resources
Görgü, E, ve Sezer, T. (2020). Erken çocuklukta güncel konular. Ankara: Nobel.
Notes
Görgü, E, ve Sezer, T. (2020). Erken çocuklukta güncel konular. Nobel.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Examines the changes related to the chronosystem in early childhood education approaches. |
| LO02 | Discusses early childhood education approaches and expectations stemming from economic changes. |
| LO03 | Discusses the differences created by the political developments in the society in early childhood education. |
| LO04 | Explains the reflections of technological developments on early childhood education. |
| LO05 | Analyzes the effects of measurement and evaluation methods and developments in science on early childhood education. |
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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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 and introducing the course requirements. | Review of the syllabus. | |
| 2 | Early Childhood Education and Children's Rights | Reading the relevant section. | |
| 3 | Early Childhood Education and the Concept of Childhood | Reading the relevant section. | |
| 4 | Early Childhood Education and the Right to Play | Reading the relevant section. | |
| 5 | Gender and Early Childhood Education. | Reading the relevant section. | |
| 6 | Migration and Early Childhood Education. | Reading the relevant section. | |
| 7 | Verbal Abuse in Early Childhood Education and its Impacts | Reading the relevant section. | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for mid-term exam. | |
| 9 | Abolishing Corporal Punishment of Children in Early Childhood Education. | Reading the relevant section. | |
| 10 | The Issue of Quality in Early Childhood Education. | Reading the relevant section. | |
| 11 | Inclusion in Early Childhood Education. | Reading the relevant section. | |
| 12 | Reflections of Political Developments on Early Childhood Education. | Reading the relevant section. | |
| 13 | Values and Values Education in Early Childhood Education. | Reading the relevant section. | |
| 14 | Early Childhood Education Program and its Application. | Reading the relevant section. | |
| 15 | General Assessment of the Course and the Term. | Reflecting on the term and own experiences. | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the term exams. | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the term exams. |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 89 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,56 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||