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Course Description Course Name : Development in Early Childhood II Course Code : O 212 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes, evaluates, compares and knows how to support social and emotional development during early childhood period Describes, evaluates, compares and knows how to suppor tpersonality development during early childhood period Describes, evaluates, compares and knows how to support moral development during early childhood period Describes, evaluates, compares and knows how to support sexual and gender development during early childhood period Explains and compares social and emotional development, personality development, moral development, sexual and gender development during childhood period Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Defining, describing, and discussing development of social, emotional, personal, moral, sexual and gender development of early childhood children(ages0-8) to enable these children to discover strategies to assess and support development of early childhood children. Course Contents : Social and emotional development, personality development, moral development, sexual and gender development during the childhood period (Ages of 0-8 years) Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Clasroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to class Lecture and discussion 2 Physical development and health in early childhood period Chapter reading and answering guiding questions Lecture, presentation, small group activities and discussion 3 Motor, sensory and perceptual development in early childhood period Chapter reading and answering guiding questions Lecture, presentation, small group activities and discussion 4 Cognitive development in early childhood period Chapter reading, answering guiding questions and practice Lecture, presentation, small group activities and discussion 5 Social and emotional development in early childhood period Chapter reading and answering guiding questions Lecture, presentation, small group activities and discussion 6 Information processing approach in early childhood period Chapter reading and answering guiding questions Lecture, presentation, small group activities and discussion 7 Intelligence and development of intelligence in early childhood period Chapter reading and answering guiding questions Lecture, presentation, small group activities and discussion 8 Mid-term exam Preparing for the exam and reviewing the topics 9 Language development and theories of language development in early childhood period Chapter reading and answering guiding questions Lecture, presentation, small group activities and discussion 10 Personality and identity development in early childhood period Chapter reading, answering guiding questions and practice Lecture, presentation, small group activities and discussion 11 Sexual and gender development in early childhood period Chapter reading and answering guiding questions Lecture, presentation, small group activities and discussion 12 Moral development in early childhood period Chapter reading, answering guiding questions and practice Lecture, presentation, small group activities and discussion 13 Impact of social context on child development Chapter reading and answering guiding questions Lecture, presentation, small group activities and discussion 14 Impact of family context on child development Chapter reading and answering guiding questions Lecture, presentation, small group activities and discussion 15 Impact of peer group and relations on child development Chapter reading and answering guiding questions Lecture, presentation, small group activities and discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparing for teh exam and reviewing the topics -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Bayhan, P.S. ve Artan, İ. (2011). Child development and education. İstanbul: Morpa.  Deniz, E. (Ed.). (2011). Development in early childhood. Ankara: Maya Akademi.  O 212 Class Notes  Trawick-Smith, J. (2010). Development in early childhood: A multicultural perspective. Ankara: Nobel. 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 3 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. 2 2 Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. 4 3 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 3 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. 5 6 Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 5 7 Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. 3 8 Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 4 9 Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. 4 10 Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. 4 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. 3 13 Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. 3 14 Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. 3 15 Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . 4 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. 5 18 Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. 5 19 Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. 5 20 Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. 5 * 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 3 3 9     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 11 11 Total Workload: 100 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4 ECTS Credit: 4