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Information
| Code | OKLS204 |
| Name | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. 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 enable pre-service teachers to learn about early childhood education in different countries.
Course Content
Definition and importance of early childhood education; opinions that are essential to early childhood education; training system in different countries; history of early childhood education in different countries, prevalence, types of institutions, types of programs, educational environments, family participation, integration of children with special needs, teacher training system in early childhood education
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Essa, E. L., & Burnham, M. M. (2019). Introduction to early childhood education. Sage Publications.
Notes
Essa, E. L., & Burnham, M. M. (2019). Introduction to early childhood education. Sage Publications.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the importance of early childhood education |
| LO02 | Explains the basic ideas of early childhood education |
| LO03 | Explains the education system in different countries |
| LO04 | Explains the history of early childhood education in different countries |
| LO05 | Explains the prevalence of early childhood education in different countries, types of institutions and programs, educational environments |
| LO06 | Explains the inclusion of family participation and special needs children in early childhood education in different countries |
| LO07 | Explains the teacher training systems in early childhood education in different countries |
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. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | 2 |
| 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. | 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The concept and importance of early childhood education | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Opinions that are essential to early childhood education | Reading related resources 2 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | History of early childhood education in the world | Reading related resources 3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | History of early childhood education in Turkey | Reading related resources 4 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Early childhood education in Northern European countries | Reading related resources 5 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Early childhood education in Southern European countries | Reading related resources 6 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Early childhood education in Eastern European countries | Reading related resources 7 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Homework preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Early childhood education in North American countries | Reading related resources 8 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Early childhood education in South American countries | Reading related resources 9 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Early childhood education in African countries | Reading related resources 10 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 12 | Early childhood education in Middle Eastern countries | Reading related resources 11 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Early childhood education in Central Asian countries | Reading related resources 12 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Early childhood education in East Asian countries | Reading related resources 14 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Early childhood education in Australia and New Zealand | 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 | 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 | ||