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Course Description Course Name : Theories and Applications in Classroom Management for Pre-shool Education Course Code : OÖ 734 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. MUSTAFA YAŞAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains methods and techniques to organize a classroom environment for effective teaching Explains theories and practices related to classroom management Explains General Systems theory and its implications for classroom management Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : to examine methods and techniques to organize a learning environment for effective teaching and theories and practies related to classroom management Course Contents : Concepts related to classroom management, approaches to classroom management, General systems teory and its implications to classroom management Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to the course content none Discussion 2 Concepts related to classoom management Aktaş Arnas, Y. , Sadık,F.(2008) . ŞENTÜRK, H. ve ORAL, B. (2008) Lecture and discussion 3 Concepts related to classoom management Aktaş Arnas, Y. , Sadık,F.(2008) . Lecture and discussion 4 The factors that effect classroom management Aktaş Arnas, Y. , Sadık,F.(2008) . Lecture and discussion 5 Approaches to classroom management Aktaş Arnas, Y. , Sadık,F.(2008) . Lecture and discussion 6 Approaches to classroom management Aktaş Arnas, Y. , Sadık,F.(2008) . Lecture and discussion 7 Approaches to classroom management Aktaş Arnas, Y. , Sadık,F.(2008) . Çuhadar, A. (2006). Lecture and discussion 8 Mid-term exam sınava hazırlık take home 9 General Systems Theory teacher´s notes Lecture and discussion 10 Systemic approach and classroom management McLeod, J. Fisher, J. & Hoover, G. (2003). Lecture and discussion 11 Systemic approach and classroom management McLeod, J. Fisher, J. & Hoover, G. (2003). Lecture and discussion 12 Systemic approach and classroom management teacher´s notes Lecture and discussion 13 Systemic approach and classroom management teacher´s notes Lecture and discussion 14 Systemic approach and classroom management teacher´s notes Lecture and discussion 15 General overview of the course content overview of all the reading materials discussion 16/17 final preparation for the exam take home   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Aktaş Arnas, Y. , Sadık,F.(2008) . Sınıf Yönetimi. Ankara: Kök Yayıncılık  Çuhadar, A. (2006). SINIF YÖNETİMİ ÜZERİNDE SİYASET FELSEFESİ ESİNTİLERİ. Ulusal Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi, Muğla Üniversitesi.  ŞENTÜRK, H. ve ORAL, B. (2008). TÜRKİYEDE SINIF YÖNETİMİ İLE İLGİLİ YAPILAN BAZI ARAŞTIRMALARIN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ.Elektronik Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. C.7 S.26 (001-026)  McLeod, J. Fisher, J. & Hoover, G. (2003). The Key Elements of Classroom Management Managing Time and Space, Student Behavior, and Instructional Strategies. Alexandria,Virginia USA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.  teacher´s notes 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 2 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 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. 4 3 Plans and executes a scientific research study. 1 4 Acts in accordance with the social, scientific, cultural and ethical standards when conducting a scientific research or concluding projects. 2 5 Describes and defines different scientific research methods and analyses used in social sciences. 0 6 Independently executes a study that requires expertise in his/her field. 1 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, 3 9 Thoroughly explains the educational and developmental issues related to early childhood education. 3 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. 0 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. 1 15 Executes studies in her/his field of study in accordance with the life long learning perspective. 1 16 Is sensitive to and follows the social and technological developments. 1 17 Utilizes the information and communication technologies effectively. 1 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. 2 * 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) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 5 65 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 144 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76 ECTS Credit: 6