| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Behavior management in early childhood education |
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| Course Code |
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OSC406 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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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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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA YAŞAR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Explains the concepts related to behavior management.
Makes a list of behavioral problems that can be seen in a classroom
Explains different theoretical approaches to behavioral management
Explains General System Theory and its applications in the classroom
Explains and applies the process of behavioral change.
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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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To prepare preservice teachers to understand and deal with children who have behavioral problems and difficulty to adjust in classroom environment |
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| Course Contents |
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Definitions of concepts related to behavior management, the scope of behavioral problems, different theoretical approaches to behavioral management, General System Theory and its applications in the classroom, The process of behavioral change. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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classroom |
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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 |
Introduction to the course content |
None |
Discussion |
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2 |
Definitions of concepts related to behavior management, |
Reading the provided aricles |
Lecture and Discussion |
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3 |
The scope of behavioral problems, |
Reading the provided aricles |
Lecture and Discussion |
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4 |
Different theoretical approaches to behavioral management, |
Reading the provided aricles |
Lecture and Discussion |
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5 |
Different theoretical approaches to behavioral management, |
Reading the provided aricles |
Lecture and Discussion |
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6 |
General System Theory and its applications in the classroom, |
Reading the provided aricles |
Lecture and Discussion |
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7 |
General System Theory and its applications in the classroom, |
Reading the provided aricles |
Lecture and Discussion |
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8 |
vize |
Preparation for the exam |
written exam |
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9 |
The process of behavioral change. |
Reading the provided aricles |
Lecture and Discussion |
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10 |
Analysis of example case of behavioral problem and practical solutions |
searching examples of behavioral problems and bringing to the class |
Lecture and Discussion |
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11 |
Analysis of example case of behavioral problem and practical solutions |
searching examples of behavioral problems and bringing to the class |
Lecture and Discussion |
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12 |
Analysis of example case of behavioral problem and practical solutions |
searching examples of behavioral problems and bringing to the class |
Lecture and Discussion |
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13 |
Analysis of example case of behavioral problem and practical solutions |
searching examples of behavioral problems and bringing to the class |
Lecture and Discussion |
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14 |
Analysis of example case of behavioral problem and practical solutions |
searching examples of behavioral problems and bringing to the class |
Lecture and Discussion |
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15 |
General overview of the course |
overview of all the readings |
Lecture and Discussion |
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16/17 |
final |
preparation for the exam |
written exam |
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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. |
2 |
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3 |
Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. |
5 |
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4 |
Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. |
2 |
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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. |
2 |
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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. |
0 |
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8 |
Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. |
5 |
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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. |
5 |
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10 |
Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. |
0 |
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11 |
Uses family involvement strategies actively. |
3 |
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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. |
0 |
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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. |
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. |
0 |
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18 |
Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
0 |
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19 |
Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. |
0 |
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20 |
Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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