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Course Description Course Name : Social Skill Training Course Code : OSC202 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Sub-Level (Undergraduate Degree) Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Recognizes the social skills Plans activities supporting social skills in preschoolers Applies activities supporting social skills in preschoolers Explains the theories about social development Explains the concepts about social skills Recognizes and evaluates the children under risk in gaining the social skills Explains the factors affecting social skills Evaluates the social skills Knows the social skill programs in preschool Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : none Aim(s) of Course : To provide students´ knowledge and awareness about the importance social skills, develepment of social skills and social skills training Course Contents : What is social skill? What are the activities designed to improve social skills? Examples of activities to support social skills in preschool period 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 What are the social skills? How are the social skills classified? Discussion 2 Concepts related with social skills and theories of social development Discussion 3 Concepts related with social skills and theories of social development Discussion 4 Social development and the development of social skills in pre-school period Discussion 5 The factors affecting social skills and evaluation Discussion 6 The children under risk Discussion 7 Mid-term exam 8 The children under risk Discussion 9 The social skill programs in pre-school period Discussion, small group work 10 The social skill programs in pre-school period Discussion, small group work 11 Assessment scales of social skills Discussion, small group work 12 Assessment scales of social skills Discussion, small group work 13 Planing social skill activities for preschoolers Discussion, small group work 14 Planing social skill activities for preschoolers Discussion, small group work   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Gartrell, D. (2003). The Power of Guidance: Teaching Social-Emotional Skills in Early Childhood Classrooms. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning.  McGinnis, E. (2011). Skillstreaming in Early Childhood: A Guide for Teaching Prosocial Skills. Champaign, IL: Research Press.  Cartledge, G., & Milburn, J. F. (1995). Teaching social skills to children and youth (3rd ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.     Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 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 Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. 0 2 Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. 2 3 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 1 4 Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. 5 5 Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. 4 6 Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 3 7 Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. 0 8 Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 5 9 Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. 5 10 Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. 5 11 Uses family involvement strategies actively. 3 12 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. 0 13 Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. 0 14 Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. 2 15 Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . 0 16 Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. 2 17 Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. 2 * 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 96 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.84 ECTS Credit: 4