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Course Description Course Name : Assessment in Early Childhood Course Code : OÖ 733 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains and evaluates the principles for observing children Explains and compares observation methods, plans and contexts Knows, plans and utilizes observation plans and recording methods Knows, explains, plans, utilizes and interprets the specimen records Knows, explains, plans, utilizes and interprets the time sampling Knows, explains, plans, utilizes and interprets the event sampling Knows, explains, plans, utilizes and interprets the frequency counts and duration records Knows, explains, plans, utilizes and interprets the checklists Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The primary objective of this course is to study and learn how to observe children and their development -physical, social, and emotional development. Also participants will be acquainted with the means of observing and recording the behavior of children and to help the participants apply those means. Course Contents : Explanations of how to observe and what to observe in children. Utilization of specific observational tasks and forms such as charts, checklists, etc. Ethics and objectivity as they pertain to observation and working with children. Observation in all contexts - at home, in child care centers, etc. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to the course and course requirements None Lecture, presentation and discussion 2 Overview of developmental theories Chapter reading and writing reflection paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 3 Principles of child observation Chapter reading and writing reflection paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 4 Observation plans, methods and contexts Chapter reading and writing reflection paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 5 Observationa and record keeping Chapter reading and writing reflection paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 6 Observation Methods: Specimen Chapter reading and writing reflection paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 7 Observation Methods: Time Sampling Chapter reading and writing reflection paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 8 Mid-term Exam Preparing for the exam and review of the topics discussed - 9 Observation Methods: Event Sampling Chapter reading and writing reflection paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 10 Observation Methods: Anecdot Recording Chapter reading and writing reflection paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 11 Observation Methods: Frequency counts and duration records Chapter reading and writing reflection paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 12 Observation Methods: Checklists Chapter reading and writing reflection paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 13 Application of observation methods Chapter reading, writing reflection paper and child observation Lecture, presentation and discussion 14 Interpretation, application of findings and ongoing evaluation Chapter reading, writing reflection paper and child observation Lecture, presentation and discussion 15 Interpretation, application of findings and ongoing evaluation Chapter reading, writing reflection paper and child observation Lecture, presentation and discussion 16/17 Final Exam Preparing for the exam and review of the topics discussed -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Beaty, J. J. (1986). Observing development of the young child. Columbus, OH: Merrill Publishing.  McAfee, O., ve Leong, D. (2007). Assessing and guiding young children´s development and learning. Columbus, OH: Merrill Publishing.  Bentzen, W.R. (1985) Seeing young children: A guide to observing and recording behavior. Albany, NY: Delmar Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Relates knowledge in the field of early childhood education to the knowledge in other fields. 5 2 Explains the theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of study at expert level. 5 3 Plans and executes a scientific research study. 4 4 Acts in accordance with the social, scientific, cultural and ethical standards when conducting a scientific research or concluding projects. 5 5 Describes and defines different scientific research methods and analyses used in social sciences. 4 6 Independently executes a study that requires expertise in his/her field. 5 7 Questions and inquires into the social and scientific topics in a critical manner and is open to new perspectives. 4 8 Presents a research study that s/he conducted in the field of early childhood education to a group of experts or non-experts orally, visually or in writing, 5 9 Thoroughly explains the educational and developmental issues related to early childhood education. 4 10 Defines, describes and explains teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 3 11 Explains the interactions among different disciplines related to her/his field of study. 5 12 Critically reviews and reflects on the national and international approaches to early childhood education. 5 13 Applies different teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 5 14 Works in a team and/or acts as a leader to solve problems in her/his field. 4 15 Executes studies in her/his field of study in accordance with the life long learning perspective. 4 16 Is sensitive to and follows the social and technological developments. 3 17 Utilizes the information and communication technologies effectively. 3 18 Proficiently uses one of the languages in the European Language Portfolio at the level that enables her/him understand the knowledge base related to her/his field of study, communicate orally and verbally. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 7 98 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 155 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.2 ECTS Credit: 6