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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Early Childhood Education |
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| Course Code |
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S 310 |
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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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3 |
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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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Prof.Dr. SONGÜL TÜMKAYA
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Explains basic characteristics of early childhood and preschool education in Turkey and the world.
Explains definition, principles, importance and benefit of preschool education.
Discusses historical progress of preschool education in Turkey and the world.
Recognizes basic characteristics and requirements of child who is in preschool education in Turkey and the world.
Describes characteristics of preschool teacher.
Recognizespreschool education institution.
Explains family relation in preschool education term
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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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Explains basic characterist ics of early childhood and preschool education in Turkey. Explains basic characteristics of early childhood and preschool education in the world. Defines early childhood and preschool education in Turkey and the world. |
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| Course Contents |
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Early Childhood Preschool Education Early Childhood Education in Turkey and the World The Basic Characteristics of Preschool Child The Necessities of Preschool Education The Characteristics of Preschool Teacher Preschool Education Institutions The Role of Parents in Preschool Education Preschool Education Programs School Readiness Field Observing Activity examples Activity examples |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Primary School Teaching 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 |
Early Childhood Preschool Education in Turkey and the World |
readig |
Group work,
Group Discussion
Oral presentation |
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2 |
Early Childhood to recognize know, extension, importance and basic principles |
observation |
Group work,
Group Discussion
Oral presentation |
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3 |
Historical Progress of Preschool Education |
reading |
Group work,
Group Discussion
Oral presentation |
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4 |
The Necessities of Preschool Education |
reading |
Group work,
Group Discussion
Oral presentation |
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5 |
Basic Characteristics and Requirements of Child who is in Preschool Education in Turkey and the World. |
reading |
Group work,
Group Discussion
Oral presentation |
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6 |
The Basic Characteristics of Preschool Child |
reading |
Group work,
Group Discussion
Oral presentation |
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7 |
Midterm |
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Homework |
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8 |
The Characteristics of Preschool Teacher |
reading |
Group work,
Group Discussion
Oral presentation |
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9 |
Preschool Education Institutions |
reading |
Group work,
Group Discussion
Oral presentation |
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The Psysical Characteristics of Preschool Education Institutions |
observation |
Group work,
Group Discussion
Oral presentation |
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The Psychological Characteristics of Preschool Education Institutions |
reading |
Group work,
Group Discussion
Oral presentation |
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12 |
The Social Characteristics of Preschool Education Institutions |
reading |
Group work,
Group Discussion
Oral presentation |
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13 |
Preschool Education Programs School Readiness Field Observing Activity examples |
reading |
Team Project,
Group Discussion
Oral presentation |
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14 |
The Role of Parents in Preschool Education |
observation |
Group work,
Group Discussion
Oral presentation |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
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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 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
50 |
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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 the concepts and principles related to the subject areas of Primary Education (Mathematics, Turkish, Science and Technology, Life Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, etc.). |
0 |
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2 |
Evaluates the characteristics of 1st-5th year primary school students’ development along with their role in learning. |
0 |
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3 |
Evaluates the significant people, events and phenomena in the historical process in terms of their effect on educational applications. |
0 |
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4 |
Utilizes the process of generating scientific knowledge in order to solve the problems which are encountered in Primary School Education. |
0 |
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5 |
Uses not only the 1st- 5th grades primary education programs (Turkish, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Science, Natural Science, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, etc.) but also the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques of these programs. |
0 |
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6 |
Makes a critique of art products in the light of information regarding art and describes their qualities. |
0 |
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7 |
Utilizes appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ such high-order thinking skills as critical, creative as well as problem solving. |
4 |
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8 |
Plans, implements and evaluates the process of teaching and learning by taking the characteristics of students´ development, individual differences as well as the properties of the subject area into account |
5 |
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9 |
Evaluates students´ learning process by means of different methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment. |
0 |
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10 |
Generates appropriate learning materials in order to create effective teaching and learning processes, and uses information and communication technologies effectively during this process. |
4 |
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11 |
Takes responsibility both individually and within groups to solve problems encountered during the applications in primary education |
0 |
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12 |
Monitors their performance and attempts to improve their professional knowledge and skills. |
5 |
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13 |
Evaluates the information she/he gains in a critical way by acquiring autonomous learning skills |
0 |
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14 |
Exchanges his/her ideas and solutions related to the field of teaching in a written or oral way effectively |
3 |
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15 |
Establishes effective communication with their students, colleagues, school management and families, and develops strategies to ensure families´ participation and support. |
5 |
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16 |
Within the scope of the education system and school management, utilizes general objectives and basic principles of education in the application. |
3 |
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17 |
Develops projects and activities in order to make the social environment livable. |
0 |
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18 |
Makes self-assessment / personal opinion through observing the artistic and scientific activities as well as following the current national and international events. |
0 |
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19 |
Along with their professional development, improves himself/herself in scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas in accordance with his/her interests and abilities through identifying his/her needs. |
0 |
| * 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) |
13 |
2 |
26 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Total Workload: | 74 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.96 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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