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| Code | OKLZ207 |
| Name | Cognitive Development in Early Childhood |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to teach theories about cognitive development and the acquisition of cognitive skills.
Course Content
Development and concepts related to development, cognition and cognitive development, cognitive development theories, acquisition of cognitive skills
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Bjorklund, D.F., & Causey, K. B. (2017). Children’s Thinking. Los Angeles: Sage Publication.
Notes
Klahr, D., & Wallace, J. G. (2022). Cognitive development: An information-processing view. Routledge.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains concepts related to development and learning |
| LO02 | Explains the concepts of cognition and cognitive development |
| LO03 | Explains cognitive development and learning theories |
| LO04 | Explains the acquisition of cognitive 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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 | Concepts related to development and development | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Developmental principles, periods and areas | Reading related resources 2 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Factors affecting development | Reading related resources 3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Cognition and cognitive development | Reading related resources 4 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Piaget's theory of genetic epistemology - Basic concepts | Reading related resources 5 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Piaget's theory of genetic epistemology - Developmental stages | Reading related resources 6 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Vygotsky's sociocultural theory 1 | Reading related resources 7 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Vygotsky's sociocultural theory 2 | Reading related resources 8 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Bruner's theory of cognitive development | Reading related resources 9 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Information processing theory | Reading related resources 10 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Social learning theory | Reading related resources 11 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Behaviorist learning approach | Reading related resources 12 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Acquisition of cognitive skills 1 | Reading related resources 13 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Acquisition of cognitive skills 2 | Reading related resources 14 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading lecture notes 1 | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading lecture notes 2 | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 82 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,28 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||