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| Code | OÖ1838 |
| Name | Evaluation in Early Childhood |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 5-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 8 ECTS |
| National Credit | 5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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Course Goal / Objective
The main purpose of this course is to comprehend assessment methods, techniques and processes in early childhood
Course Content
The concept of evaluation and ethical principles in evaluation, evaluation in early childhood and preschool education program, methods and techniques used in evaluation, alternative evaluation approaches
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for the course.
Resources
Bayhan, P. (2017). Erken çocukluk döneminde değerlendirme. Ankara: Hedef CS Basın Yayın Kesicioğlu, O. S. ve Yıldırım Hacıibrahimoğlu, B. (Eds.) (2018). Erken çocuklukta çocuğu tanıma ve değerlendirme. Ankara: Eğitin Kitap Yayıncılık.
Notes
Appl, D. J. (2000). Clarifying the preschool assessment process: Traditional practices and alternative approaches. Early Childhood Education Journal, 27, 219–225. Brown, J. & Rolfe, S. A (2005) Use of child development assessment in early childhood education: early childhood practitioner and student attitudes toward formal and informal testing, Early Child Development and Care, 175:3, 193-202, DOI: 10.1080/0300443042000266240 Guddemi, M.& Case,B. J. (2004) Assessing young children. Harcourt Assessment Report. http://images.pearsonclinical.com/images/PDF/assessmentReports/AssessingYoungChildren_Final_old.pdf Erişim Tarihi: 20.03.2020 Gullo, D. F. (2005). Understanding assessment and evaluation in early childhood education. Second Ed. NY: Teachers College Press Lowenthal, B. (1997). Useful early childhood assessment: Play-based, interviews and multiple intelligences. Early Child Development and Care, 129, 43-49. Pretti-Frontczak, K., Kowalski, K. & Brown, R.D. (2002). Preschool teachers’ use of assessments and curricula: A statewide examination. Exceptional Children, 69 (1), 109-123. Puckett, M. B. & Black, J. K. (2000) Authentic assessment of the young child: celebrating development and learning (NJ, Merrill).
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the concepts of assessment and evaluation. |
| LO02 | Explains the evaluation practices and processes in the preschool education program. |
| LO03 | Expresses the purpose, importance and necessity of recognizing and evaluating children in early childhood. |
| LO04 | Explains the methods, techniques and tools used in recognizing and evaluating children (standardized tests, sociometric techniques, projective techniques, etc.). |
| LO05 | Explains alternative assessment methods (play-based assessment, performance assessment, program-based assessment, etc.). |
| LO06 | Explains the importance, role and responsibilities of the family in the process of recognizing and evaluating the child. |
| LO07 | Expresses the ethical principles to be followed in evaluation. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in preschool level based on master's qualifications at the level of expertise and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to science. | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences at advanced level. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Establishes relationships between the various disciplines and subfields to which the field is related, and obtains original results by using the expertise knowledge in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Approaches the new knowledge in his / her system in a systematic way and conducts an advanced research about his / her field. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a new scientific method that brings innovation to science or applies a known method to a different area; At this point, he / she designs and performs an original research. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes a critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of national and international pre-school practices | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Extends the boundaries of knowledge in his / her field by publishing scientific papers related to his / her field in national and / or international refereed journals. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes leadership in original and interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works independently or as a team member in case of problems related to his / her field | 2 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as problem solving and decision making. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops effective teaching strategies in order to provide students with the knowledge and skills related to their field and applies them on theoretical, interactive and ethical grounds. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions of social and social issues from a critical point of view and open to new perspectives. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates by considering the cultural differences in all national and international studies. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Presents scientific studies in a written, oral and visual way to experts or non-experts using information and communication technologies effectively. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes and discusses written, oral and visual communication at an advanced level by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops solutions on social, scientific and ethical issues related to the field and supports the development of these values at national and international level. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and course content, information about the course and student responsibilities, indicating the resources they can benefit from. | no preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Assessment in early childhood education | reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Ethical and professional responsibilities in evaluation | reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Evaluation in early childhood education program | reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 5 | Developmental assessment | reading and reporting related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Using observation to assess children's development and learning | reading and reporting related sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Anlatım |
| 7 | Methods used to record observations (anecdotal records, diaries, checklists, rating scales) | reading and reporting related sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Using interviewing to assess children's development and learning | reading and reporting related sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Using play-based assessment in the assessment of children's development and learning | reading and reporting related sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Using performance assessment to evaluate children's development and learning | reading and reporting related sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 12 | Using portfolio assessment to evaluate children's development and learning | reading and reporting related sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Use of pedagogical documentation in the assessment of children's development and learning | reading and reporting related sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 14 | Tools used in the assessment of early academic skills | reading and reporting related sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Sociometric Techniques and Projective Tests | reading and reporting related sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | exam preparation | 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 | 5 | 20 | 100 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 204 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 8,16 | ||
| ECTS | 8 ECTS | ||