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Course Description Course Name : Concept Development and Training Course Code : OSC204 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 : Knows the definition of concept Describes the properties of concept Describes the theories of concept formation Illustrates the role of classification and abstraction in concept formation Knows the content items of concept Makes concept analysis Explains how conceptual development occurs in children and describes the theories of concept development Knows what the misconception is, how it occurs, what are the misconceptions frequently encountered in pre-school children and presents recommendations for preventing misconceptions Knows what categorization is and which categorization types the children use in preschool period Plans activities for teaching different categories to children in preschool period Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : none Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is providing the students´ knowledge and experience about the definition,characteristics, and classification of concept, effective factors in the development of the concept in early childhood period and different approaches and methods in concept teaching. Course Contents : What is concept? Characteristics of concept, theories of concept formation, classification and abstraction, content items of concept, concept analysis, concept development in children, misconceptions, caregorization 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 is concept? What are the characteristicsof concept? Discussion 2 Theories of concept formation Discussion 3 Classification and abstraction Discussion, small group work 4 Content items of concept Discussion, small group work 5 Concept Analysis Discussion, small group work 6 Concept Analysis Discussion, small group work 7 mid-term exam 8 Conceptual development in children Discussion 9 Conceptual development in children Discussion 10 Misconceptions Discussion, small group work 11 Categorization Discussion, small group work 12 Concept education in preschool period Discussion, small group work 13 Concept education in preschool period Discussion, small group work 14 Concept education in preschool period Discussion, small group work 15 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Girgin, G., & Günşimşek, I (2005). Oyunlarla kavram öğretimi ve etkinlik örnekleri. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.  Karataş Coşkun, M. (2011). Kavram öğretimi. Adana: Karahan Kitabevi.  Vuran, S., & Çelik, S. (2008). Örneklerle kavram öğretimi. Ankara: Kök Yayıncılık. 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. 5 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. 0 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. 3 6 Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 2 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. 2 10 Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. 3 11 Uses family involvement strategies actively. 0 12 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. 1 13 Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. 2 14 Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. 0 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. 1 17 Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 6 6     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 88 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52 ECTS Credit: 4