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| Code | OKLS404 |
| Name | Child and Media |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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 | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Melek Merve YILMAZ |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims at bringing awareness towards the effects of media on children.
Course Content
Media theories examining the relationships between children and digital media products (cartoons, advertisements, computer games, websites, etc.); media and violence; media and bullying; media and children's rights; media influence on child development; media and childhood obesity; the role of family and school in accessing and using digital media.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Resources
Kılıç, Ş. (Ed.) (2021). Çocuk ve Medya. Pegem Akademi.
Notes
cartoons, children's pictured books, child journals, mobile applications, AI apps, published scientific articles.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines general concepts related to media. |
| LO02 | Lists the literature on digital media and recognizes digital media products. |
| LO03 | Specifies the effects of digital media on children's physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. |
| LO04 | Describes television programs in terms of suitability for children. |
| LO05 | Describes internet resources in terms of child suitability. |
| LO06 | Describes mobile applications and games in terms of their suitability for children. |
| LO07 | Explains the relationships between digital media, child and parent |
| LO08 | Uses media elements in the educational environment |
| LO09 | Develops new suggestions on media suitable for development |
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. | 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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 | Providing information about course introduction, resources and access to resources | syllabus | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Digital media products (cartoons, advertisements, computer games, websites, etc.) | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Media theories examining the relationships between children and digital media products | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | The importance of the media on the development of the child | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | The influence of the media on the development of the child | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 6 | Media and violence | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Media and bullying | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Media and children's rights | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Media and Childhood Obesity | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | The role of the family in accessing and using digital media | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Use of digital media products in early childhood and family | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | School's role in accessing and using digital media | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | The use of digital media products in early childhood and the teacher | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Digital media and current issues | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | none | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | none | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||