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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Readiness for Elemantary School and Elemantary School Curriculum |
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| Course Code |
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O 402 |
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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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4 |
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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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Defines the readiness
Defines the characteristics of early childhood education programs
Defines elemetary school programs and its charateristics
Compares and contrasts elementary school programs
Compares and contrasts early childhood and elementary education, and to detect the similarities and differences between them
Explains the importance of school maturity
Explains the factors that have impact on school readiness in early childhood period
Prepares the activities that support school readiness
Explains school readiness in terms of early childhood education program
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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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They are defining school readiness, learning the dimensions of elementary school readiness, comparing the characteristics of early childhood and elementary education programs, and ganing the activity planning skills for supporting the school readiness in eary childhood period. |
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| Course Contents |
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In this course, school readiness, the factors affecting school readiness and activities supporting school readiness, and the features and content of early childhood and elementary school programs will be explained. |
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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 defnition of school readiness in early childhood period |
Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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2 |
Comparison of the programs applied in early childhood education from past to present |
Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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3 |
Elementary school programs and their characteristics |
Reading sources related to the content, investigating |
Lecture, Discussion |
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4 |
Comparison of the programs applied in elementary education from past to present |
Reading sources related to the content, investigating |
Lecture, Discussion |
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5 |
Comparison of today´s elementary education program with early childhood education program
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Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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6 |
The importance of school maturity
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Reading sources related to the content, investigating |
Lecture, Discussion, Case Study |
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7 |
The characteristics of school readiness in early childhood and developmental areas
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Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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8 |
Midterm Exam
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Preparation for Midterm Exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
The factors that affect school readiness in early childhood
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Reading sources related to the content, investigating |
Lecture, Discussion |
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10 |
Examining the examples of activities that support school readiness in early childhood
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Individual and group working |
Lecture, Discussion, Case Study |
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11 |
Preparing activities that support school readiness in early childhood
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Individual and group working |
Lecture, Discussion, Case Study |
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12 |
Preparing activities that support school readiness in early childhood |
Individual and group working, discussion |
Discussion, Case Study |
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13 |
Preparing activities that support school readiness in early childhood |
Individual and group working, discussion |
Discussion, Case Study |
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14 |
Overall evaluation of school readiness activities and educational programs |
Reading sources related to the content, investigating |
Lecture, Discussion |
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15 |
Overall evaluation of school readiness activities and educational programs |
Reading sources related to the content, investigating |
Lecture, Discussion |
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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) |
 Oktay, A. (2010). İlköğretime Hazırlık ve İlköğretim Programları. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Alisinanoğlu, F. (2010). İlköğretime Hazırlık ve İlköğretim Programları. Fast book (metsis) yayınları, İstanbu
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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 |
1 |
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. |
0 |
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4 |
Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. |
3 |
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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. |
5 |
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6 |
Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. |
5 |
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7 |
Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. |
5 |
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8 |
Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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10 |
Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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13 |
Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. |
2 |
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14 |
Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. |
0 |
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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. |
2 |
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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. |
2 |
| * 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 |
1 |
14 |
14 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 74 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.96 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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