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Course Description Course Name : Early Childhood Education Curriculum Course Code : OSC427 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Informs, discusses the importance of early childhood education curriculum and compares and differentiates it from the 2006 curriculum Knows and elaborates on the importance of planning for early childhood education curriculum Prepares appropriate plans based on the outcomes and indicators specified in the early childhood education curriculum Plans child centered activities to support development Evaluates the monthly plan, daiily plan and planned activities Knows, informs and discusses the importance of family involvement and family education in early childhood education Executes activities related to family involvement and family education in early childhood education settings Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course combines a theoretical and experiential investigation of curriculum for preschool children. It emphasizes the roles of the teacher as practitioner, observer, collaborator, facilitator, and organizer.This coursealso aims to enhance the ability of the teacher candidates to know, describe and explore the updated Turkish preschool curriculum (MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı), to plan developmentally appropriate activities for children, plan monthly plans, apply the planned activities and evaluate them. Course Contents : Introduction to preschool curriculum and its appendices, family involvement activities in early childhood education, planning a monthly educational plan, daily educational activities, developmentally appropriate practice and assessment. 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 course and its requirements None Lecture, presentation and discussion 2 Introduction to early childhood curriculum Studying and examining the early childhood curriculum Lecture, presentation, discussion, small group activities 3 Examining the appendices of the early childhood curriculum Examining the appendices of the early childhood curriculum Lecture, presentation, discussion, small group activities 4 Examining the appendices of the early childhood curriculum Studying the appendices of the early childhood curriculum Lecture, presentation, discussion, small group activities 5 Family involvement activities in the early childhood curriculum Studying Family Support Program Lecture, presentation, discussion, small group activities 6 Family involvement activities in the early childhood curriculum Studying Family Support Program Lecture, presentation, discussion, small group activities 7 Preparing a monthly plan Examinin samples of monthly plans Lecture, presentation, discussion, small group activities 8 Mid-term exam Preparing for exam and reviewing the topics None 9 Preparing a monthly plan and daily educational overview Examinin samples of monthly plans and Daily educational overview Lecture, presentation, discussion, small group activities 10 Planning child cenetered activities in accordance with the monthly plan Examinin samples of activities Lecture, presentation, discussion, small group activities 11 Planning child centered activities in accordance with the monthly plan Examinin samples of activities Lecture, presentation, discussion, small group activities 12 Presentation and discussion of montly plans, daily educational overviews and child centered activities Finalizing the presentations Lecture, presentation, discussion, small group activities 13 Presentation and discussion of montly plans, daily educational overviews and child centered activities Finalizing the presentations Lecture, presentation, discussion, small group activities 14 Presentation and discussion of montly plans, daily educational overviews and child centered activities Finalizing the presentations Lecture, presentation, discussion, small group activities 15 Presentation and discussion of montly plans, daily educational overviews and child centered activities Finalizing the presentations Lecture, presentation, discussion, small group activities 16/17 Final exam Preparing for exam and reviewing the topics None   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  MEB (2012). Early childhood education curriculum. Ankara  MEB (2006). Early childhood education curriculum. Ankara  MEB (2012). Early childhood education curriculum: Educational activities book. Ankara  MEB (2012). Family support curriculum: Integrated with early childhood education curriculum. Ankara 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 5 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. 4 2 Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. 5 3 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 5 4 Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. 3 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. 5 8 Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 5 9 Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. 5 10 Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. 5 11 Uses family involvement strategies actively. 5 12 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. 5 13 Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. 4 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 . 2 16 Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. 3 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. 3 19 Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. 4 20 Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. 3 * 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 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 5 25     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 9 9     Final Exam 1 9 9 Total Workload: 127 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.08 ECTS Credit: 5