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  Course Description
Course Name : Special Instructional Methods I

Course Code : MB 305

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. EBRU DERETARLA GÜL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identifies the aim of early childhood education.
Identifies the content of early childhood education.
Prepares daily educational flowchart according to early childhood education.
Knows various applications in early childhood education approaches.
Compares the various early childhood education approaches
Prepares monthly educational flowchart according to early childhood education program.
Plans activity according to early childhood education program.
Distinguishes the features of early childhood education program.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : TRecognition of identifying early childhood education program, recognizing various early childhood education approaches and being able to prepare daily educational flowchart according to early childhood education program.

Course Contents : In this course, monthly and daily educational flowcharts are prepared after introducing the aims, content and features of applied program in early childhood education institutions. The various early childhood education approaches are lectured. Then, examples about different approaches are given. These approaches are compared with those applied in Turkey.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Class


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The aim and content of early childhood education program Reading resources related to the content Lecture, question & answer
2 The characteristics of early childhood education program Reading resources related to the content Lecture, question & answer, brain storming
3 The characteristics of early childhood education program and investigating model educational flowcharts Reading resources related to the content, investigating, individual working Lecture, question & answer, brain storming
4 Planning montly educational flowchart Individual working, group working Lecture, question & answer, brain storming
5 Planning daily educational flowchart Individual working, group working Lecture, question & answer, brain storming
6 Planning educational activities Individual working, group working Discussion
7 Planning educational activities Individual working, group working Discussion
8 Midterm Exam Preparation for Midterm Exam Written Exam
9 The main characteristics of various approaches Reading resources related to the content Lecture, question & answer, brain storming
10 The content of various approaches Reading resources related to the content Lecture, question & answer, brain storming
11 Examples of programs related to various approaches Reading resources related to the content, investigating, discussion Discussion
12 Examples of programs related to various approaches Investigating, discussion Question & answer, brain storming
13 Comparing early childhood education programs Reading resources related to the content, investigating, discussion Discussion, Ouestion &answer
14 Comparing appliying early childhood education program in Turkey with different programs Reading resources related to the content Lecture, question & answer, brain storming
15 Comparing appliying early childhood education program in Turkey with different programs and evaluating Investigating, discussion Discussion, question & answer, brain storming
16/17 Final Exam Preparation for Final Exam Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Temel, F. (2011). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Ankara, Vize Yayıncılık
 Zembat, R. (2010). Okul Öncesinde Özel Öğretim Yöntemleri. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 30
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. 1
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. 4
5 Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. 5
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. 4
8 Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 2
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. 2
11 Uses family involvement strategies actively. 1
12 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. 3
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. 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. 1
18 Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. 1
19 Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. 0
20 Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. 3
* 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 6 12
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 109
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.36
ECTS Credit: 4