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| Unit | ADANA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | CGP145 |
| Name | Introduction to Preschool Education |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Edanur ÖZCANLI |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts of preschool education, its historical development, philosophy, importance and the developmental characteristics of children in early childhood.
Course Content
Definition of early childhood education, its importance, scope, developmental stages, basic needs and developmental theories in early childhood, thinkers who are the basis of early childhood education, different models in preschool education, preschool education environments, the importance of family participation, preschool education in different countries and the use of technology in preschool education.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Introduction to Early Childhood Education Editor: Durmuş Aslan İzge Publishing Introduction to Preschool Education Editor: Gelengül Haktanır Anı Publishing Introduction to Preschool Education Editor: Gülden Uyanık Balat Nobel Publishing Introduction to Preschool Education Editor: Rengin Zembat Hedef Publishing
Notes
Lecturer notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains basic concepts related to early childhood |
| LO02 | Lists the basic needs of children in Early Childhood |
| LO03 | Plans early childhood education environments. |
| LO04 | Discusses the importance of family education in early childhood. |
| LO05 | Explains the basic approaches to early childhood |
| LO06 | Uses early childhood technological tools. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic updated theoretical knowledge in the field of child development, necessary information for practice, necessary education and training tools and resources | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The students will be able to use the tools, materials, materials and communication technologies in the working processes related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Supports children's correct use of Turkish | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods, activities and techniques, taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The students will be able to use a foreign language to follow the innovations in the field. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares educational materials supporting the developmental areas (physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development areas) of children in pre-school education institutions and special education institutions and organizes educational environments. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Participates in group work or individual and acts with the group | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Have basic theoretical knowledge about mathematics and social sciences (History, Turkish etc.). | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It reflects the philosophy, general characteristics and requirements of each element of the program to its applications. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Occupational safety, worker health, occupational accidents, environmental protection and climate knowledge. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | He recognizes himself as an individual; uses their creativity and strengths and improves their weaknesses. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Communicates effectively with other stakeholders, especially children and parents. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows the characteristics of children with special needs, plans and implements the educational process for these children | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops the ability to explore research methods, explore and produce alternative solutions. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant laws, regulations and legislation as an example to the society with its external appearance, attitudes and behaviors. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction, Course contents | No advance preparation is required. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Definition, scope and importance of early childhood education | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 3 | The status and historical development of early childhood education in Türkiye | Research and review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Personnel training and qualifications in early childhood education | Review of textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Basic needs of preschool children | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Cognitive, social and emotional development in early childhood | Research and review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Language, physical and sexual development in early childhood | group work | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Grup Çalışması |
| 8 | Written examination | Reading lecturer notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Thinkers who shaped early childhood education | Rewiev of textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Different models in early childhood education | Research and rewiev | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Preschool education environments | Group work | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 12 | Staff and school visits in pre-school educational institutions | Research and review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | The importance of family in preschool education and school-family cooperation | Reading lecturer notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Pre-school education in different countries | Rewiev of textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Technology in Preschool Education | İndividual work | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Written examination | Reading lecturer notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Written examination | Reading lecturer notes | 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 76 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,04 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||