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| Code | OKLS304 |
| Name | Social Skills Training in Child |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The general aim of this course is to provide prospective teachers with knowledge and skills on how social skills develop in children and how social skills can be supported.
Course Content
Definition of behavior; positive and negative behaviors; theoretical foundations of behavior development; definition of social skills, the importance of acquiring social skills, the role of values education in acquiring social skills; reasons for lack of social skills, scope of social skills; definition of problem behaviors, relationship between social skills and problem behavior, classification of problem behaviors; social skill and problem; factors affecting social skills and problem behaviors; pre-school social skills training program; preparing and presenting examples of educational programs aimed at improving social skills and reducing problem behaviors in preschool; preparing training program examples for improving social skills and reducing problem behaviors
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Lecroy, C., & Beker, J. (2014). Social skills training for children and youth. Routledge.
Notes
Lecroy, C., & Beker, J. (2014). Social skills training for children and youth. Routledge.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defining the concept of social skill |
| LO02 | Explaining the concepts related to social skills |
| LO03 | Summarizing what behavior is and theoretical foundations of behavior development |
| LO04 | Explaining the social development theories |
| LO05 | Summarizing the development of social skills in early childhood |
| LO06 | Debating the factors affecting the development of social skills |
| LO07 | Explaining how social skills can be evaluated |
| LO08 | Expressing social skills deficiencies |
| LO09 | Explaining the problem behaviors |
| LO10 | Applying social skills activities |
| LO11 | Explaining social skill development and training in children with special needs |
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. | |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | 3 |
| 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. | 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concept of Social Skill | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Concepts Related to Social Skills | Reading related resources 1 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | What is Behavior, Theoretical Foundations of Behavior Development | Reading related resources 2 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Social Development Theories | Reading related resources 3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Development of Social Skills in Early Childhood | Reading related resources 4 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Factors Affecting the Development of Social Skills | Reading related resources 5 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Evaluation of Social Skills | Reading related resources 6 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Homework preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Social Skill Deficit | Reading related resources 7 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Social Skills in Early Childhood Education | Reading related resources 8 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Social Skill Training Programs | Reading related resources 9 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Values Education in Teaching Social Skills | Reading related resources 10 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Social Skill Development and Training in Children with Special Needs | Reading related resources 11 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Planning Social Skill Activities | Reading related resources 12 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | Practicing Social Skill Activities | Reading related resources 13 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 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 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||