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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Children’s Literature |
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| Course Code |
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O 214 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. EBRU DERETARLA GÜL
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Identifies children´s literature.
Knows the development of children´s literature in Turkey and in the world.
Identifies the appropriate types of literature for early childhood.
Identifies the types of children´s literature.
Chooses the appropriate types of literature for early childhood and presents them in an appropriate way.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Enable students undetstand the historical development of children´s literature in Turkey and the world, identifying qualified children´s books, being able to determine the appropriate children´s literal books to their age groups, identifying the types and the chararteristics of children´s literature. |
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| Course Contents |
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In this course, definition, aim, characteristics, the contributions to the development of child, the historical development of children´s literature in Turkey and in the world, types and the characteristics of children´s literature, and the appropriate types of literature to children´s development and age group are lectured. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Class |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The definition, importance and benefits of children´s literature |
Reading resources related to content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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2 |
The development of children´s literature in the world |
Reading resources related to content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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3 |
The development of children´s literature in Turkey |
Reading resources related to content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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4 |
Internal structure characteristics of preschool children´s picture book |
Reading resources related to content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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5 |
External structure characteristics of preschool children´s picture book |
Reading resources related to content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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6 |
Determining appropriate children´s picture books to age group, reading techniques |
Reading resources related to content |
Lecture, Discussion, Case study |
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7 |
Determining appropriate children´s picture books to age group, reading techniques |
Reading resources related to content |
Lecture, Discussion, Case study |
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8 |
Mid-term Exam |
Preparation for Midterm Exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Types of children´s literature and its appropriateness to child development |
Reading resources related to content, scanning article |
Lecture, Discussion, Case study |
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10 |
Types of children´s literature: poem |
Reading resources related to content |
Lecture, Discussion, Case study |
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11 |
Types of children´s literature: Tale |
Reading resources related to content |
Lecture, Discussion, Case study |
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12 |
Types of children´s literature: Comic book |
Reading resources related to content |
Lecture, Discussion, Case study |
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13 |
Types of children´s literature: Children´s theatre |
Reading resources related to content |
Lecture, Discussion, Case study |
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14 |
Types of children´s literature: Biography-story |
Reading resources related to content |
Lecture, Discussion, Case study |
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15 |
Preparing story for preschool children |
Searching, investigating, individual working |
Discussion, Case study |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Preparation for Final Exam |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Tür, G., Turla, A. (1999). Okulöncesinde Çocuk, Kitap ve Edebiyat. Ya-pa yayınları, İstanbul.
Gönen, M. (2013). Çocuk Edebiyatı. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap yayınları.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. |
0 |
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2 |
Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. |
0 |
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3 |
Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. |
4 |
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4 |
Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. |
0 |
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5 |
Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. |
0 |
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6 |
Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. |
0 |
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7 |
Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. |
0 |
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8 |
Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. |
1 |
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9 |
Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. |
2 |
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10 |
Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. |
5 |
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11 |
Uses family involvement strategies actively. |
0 |
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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 |
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13 |
Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. |
0 |
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14 |
Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. |
2 |
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15 |
Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . |
0 |
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16 |
Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. |
0 |
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17 |
Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. |
4 |
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18 |
Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
2 |
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19 |
Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. |
2 |
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20 |
Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
6 |
12 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
12 |
12 |
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Total Workload: | 86 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.44 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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