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Course Description Course Name : Literacy in Early Childhood Course Code : OÖ 724 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. EBRU DERETARLA GÜL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the early literacy preparation activities in early childhood period. Plans the early literacy activities in early childhood period according to ages and developmental features of early childhood children Knows the aims and content of the early literacy activities in early childhood period Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : It is aimed that students gain the content, features and aims of early literacy preparation activities. Course Contents : Early literacy preparation activities and activitiy samples are covered. Besides, early literacy activities applied in preschools are examined and evaluated. 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 early literacy activities in early childhood period Reading sources Lecture, Discussion 2 The aims of early literacy activities in early childhood period Reading sources Lecture, Discussion 3 The content of early literacy activities in early childhood period according to children´s ages and developmental features Reading sources Lecture, Discussion 4 The early literacy activities in early childhood period for preschool children Reading sources Lecture, Discussion, Case Study 5 The early literacy activities in early childhood period for preschool children Examination Lecture, Discussion, Case Study 6 The early literacy activities in early childhood period for preschool children Examination Lecture, Discussion, Case Study 7 The early literacy activities in early childhood period for preschool children and the relationship with other activities in the program Reading sources, Examination, Investigation Discussion, Case Study, Individual working 8 Midterm Exam Preparation for Midterm Exam Written Exam 9 The early literacy activities in early childhood period for preschool children and the relationship with other activities in the program Reading sources, Examination, Investigation Discussion, Case Study, Individual working 10 The early literacy activities in early childhood period for preschool children and the relationship with other activities in the program Reading sources, Examination, Investigation Discussion, Case Study, Individual working 11 The role of the early literacy activities in early childhood period for preschool children in the program Reading sources, Examination, Investigation Discussion, Case Study, Individual working 12 The role of the early literacy activities in early childhood period for preschool children in the program Reading sources, Examination, Investigation Discussion, Case Study, Individual working 13 Planning the early literacy activities in early childhood period for preschool children Investigation Individual working 14 Planning the early literacy activities in early childhood period for preschool children Investigation Individual working 15 Planning the early literacy activities in early childhood period for preschool children Investigation Individual working 16/17 Final Exam Preparation for Final Exam Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Neuman, S.B., Roskos, K.A. (1998). Language and Literacy Learning in the Early Years. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich College Publishers.  Isenberg, J.P., Jalongo, M. R. (1997). Creative Expression and Play in the Early Childhood. New Jersey, Prentica Hall, Inc. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 60 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 Relates knowledge in the field of early childhood education to the knowledge in other fields. 4 2 Explains the theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of study at expert level. 5 3 Plans and executes a scientific research study. 5 4 Acts in accordance with the social, scientific, cultural and ethical standards when conducting a scientific research or concluding projects. 4 5 Describes and defines different scientific research methods and analyses used in social sciences. 4 6 Independently executes a study that requires expertise in his/her field. 5 7 Questions and inquires into the social and scientific topics in a critical manner and is open to new perspectives. 4 8 Presents a research study that s/he conducted in the field of early childhood education to a group of experts or non-experts orally, visually or in writing, 5 9 Thoroughly explains the educational and developmental issues related to early childhood education. 5 10 Defines, describes and explains teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 5 11 Explains the interactions among different disciplines related to her/his field of study. 4 12 Critically reviews and reflects on the national and international approaches to early childhood education. 4 13 Applies different teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 4 14 Works in a team and/or acts as a leader to solve problems in her/his field. 4 15 Executes studies in her/his field of study in accordance with the life long learning perspective. 5 16 Is sensitive to and follows the social and technological developments. 4 17 Utilizes the information and communication technologies effectively. 4 18 Proficiently uses one of the languages in the European Language Portfolio at the level that enables her/him understand the knowledge base related to her/his field of study, communicate orally and verbally. 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 5 15     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 157 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.28 ECTS Credit: 6