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| Code | OKLZ305 |
| Name | Learning Approaches in Early Childhood |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. 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 | Doç. Dr. MUSTAFA YAŞAR |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. MUSTAFA YAŞAR
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to explore the basic principles and concepts of learning, the factors that efect learning in early childhood (feedback, motivation, reinforcements), theories and approaches to learning (Behaviorism, cognitive approaches, social leaning theory, and brain based learning), and how teachers can design environment and contents of education to create more effective learning in early childhood period.
Course Content
Basic principles and concepts of learning, the factors that efect learning in early childhood (feedback, motivation, reinforcements), theories and approaches to learning (Behaviorism, cognitive approaches, social leaning theory, and brain based learning), and how teachers can design environment and contents of education to create more effective learning in early childhood period.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Çeçen Eroğul, R. ve Yurtal, F. (Eds.) (2014). Eğitim psikolojisi El Kitabı. Mentis.
Notes
Temel, F. (Ed.). (2018). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic principles and concepts of learning, |
| LO02 | Explains the factors that efect learning in early childhood (feedback, motivation, reinforcements). |
| LO03 | Explains the theories and approaches to learning (Behaviorism, cognitive approaches, social leaning theory, and brain based learning). |
| LO04 | Design appropriate environment and contents of education to create more effective learning in early childhood period. |
| LO05 | Compares learning theories with modern Early Childhood Education curricula. |
| LO06 | Designs innovative institutions by integrating learning approaches used in early childhood and modern Early Childhood Education programs. |
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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 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. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic principles and concepts of learning, | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Theories and approaches to learning (Behaviorism, Classic conditioning) | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature: Çeçen Eroğul, R. ve Yurtal, F. (Eds.) (2014). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | theories and approaches to learning (Behaviorism,operant conditioning) | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature: Çeçen Eroğul, R. ve Yurtal, F. (Eds.) (2014). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 4 | theories and approaches to learning (social leaning theory) | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature: Çeçen Eroğul, R. ve Yurtal, F. (Eds.) (2014). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 5 | Theories and approaches to learning (cognitive approaches, Gestalt theory). | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature: Çeçen Eroğul, R. ve Yurtal, F. (Eds.) (2014). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 6 | Theories and approaches to learning (cognitive approaches, Constructivism, Piaget). | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature: Çeçen Eroğul, R. ve Yurtal, F. (Eds.) (2014). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Theories and approaches to learning (cognitive approaches, Constructivism, Vygotsky). | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature: Temel, F. (Ed.). (2018). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Waldorf Aproach and Pedagogy of Steiner | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature: Temel, F. (Ed.). (2018). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Montessori | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature: Temel, F. (Ed.). (2018). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 11 | Bank Street | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature: Temel, F. (Ed.). (2018). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Head Start | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature: Temel, F. (Ed.). (2018). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 13 | High Scope | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature: Temel, F. (Ed.). (2018). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Reggio Emilia | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature: Temel, F. (Ed.). (2018). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | Personalizing learning theories and approaches | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature: | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for exam | 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 | ||