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Course Description |
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Course Name |
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Special Instructional Methods I |
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Course Code |
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MB 305 |
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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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Fall (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. EBRU DERETARLA GÜL |
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Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Identifies the aim of early childhood education. Identifies the content of early childhood education. Prepares daily educational flowchart according to early childhood education. Knows various applications in early childhood education approaches. Compares the various early childhood education approaches Prepares monthly educational flowchart according to early childhood education program. Plans activity according to early childhood education program. Distinguishes the features of early childhood education program.
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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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TRecognition of identifying early childhood education program, recognizing various early childhood education approaches and being able to prepare daily educational flowchart according to early childhood education program. |
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Course Contents |
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In this course, monthly and daily educational flowcharts are prepared after introducing the aims, content and features of applied program in early childhood education institutions. The various early childhood education approaches are lectured. Then, examples about different approaches are given. These approaches are compared with those applied in Turkey. |
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Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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Work Place |
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Class |
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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 |
The aim and content of early childhood education program |
Reading resources related to the content |
Lecture, question & answer |
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2 |
The characteristics of early childhood education program |
Reading resources related to the content |
Lecture, question & answer, brain storming |
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3 |
The characteristics of early childhood education program and investigating model educational flowcharts |
Reading resources related to the content, investigating, individual working |
Lecture, question & answer, brain storming |
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4 |
Planning montly educational flowchart |
Individual working, group working |
Lecture, question & answer, brain storming |
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5 |
Planning daily educational flowchart |
Individual working, group working |
Lecture, question & answer, brain storming |
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6 |
Planning educational activities |
Individual working, group working |
Discussion |
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7 |
Planning educational activities |
Individual working, group working |
Discussion |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Preparation for Midterm Exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
The main characteristics of various approaches |
Reading resources related to the content |
Lecture, question & answer, brain storming |
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The content of various approaches |
Reading resources related to the content |
Lecture, question & answer, brain storming |
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Examples of programs related to various approaches |
Reading resources related to the content, investigating, discussion |
Discussion |
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12 |
Examples of programs related to various approaches |
Investigating, discussion |
Question & answer, brain storming |
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13 |
Comparing early childhood education programs |
Reading resources related to the content, investigating, discussion |
Discussion, Ouestion &answer |
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14 |
Comparing appliying early childhood education program in Turkey with different programs |
Reading resources related to the content |
Lecture, question & answer, brain storming |
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15 |
Comparing appliying early childhood education program in Turkey with different programs and evaluating |
Investigating, discussion |
Discussion, question & answer, brain storming |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Preparation for Final Exam |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
Temel, F. (2011). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Ankara, Vize Yayıncılık
Zembat, R. (2010). Okul Öncesinde Özel Öğretim Yöntemleri. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
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70 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
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30 |
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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 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. |
1 |
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3 |
Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. |
1 |
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4 |
Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. |
4 |
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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. |
5 |
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6 |
Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. |
2 |
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7 |
Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. |
4 |
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8 |
Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. |
2 |
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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. |
2 |
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10 |
Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. |
2 |
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11 |
Uses family involvement strategies actively. |
1 |
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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. |
3 |
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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. |
1 |
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17 |
Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. |
1 |
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18 |
Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
1 |
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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. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
6 |
12 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Total Workload: | 109 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.36 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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