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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Early Childhood Development I |
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| Course Code |
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O 203 |
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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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2 |
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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. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Explains the concept of childhood
Knows the children´s rights
Uses concepts and evaluates theories of cognitive development (Piaget, Vygotsky),
Explains prenatal development, physical, motor, cognitive, social and emotional development between the ages of 0-8 years
Explains concepts and theories of language development
Explains and relates functions of language and relationships between thought and language
Assesses development in early childhood period
Knows how to support children´s development in early childhood period
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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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Concept of childhood, children´s rights, prenatal development, physical, motor, cognitive, social and emotional development between the ages of 0-8 years, concepts and theories of cognitive development (Piaget, Vygotsky), concepts and theories of language development, variables related to language development, functions of language and relationships between thought and language, bi-lingualism. |
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| Course Contents |
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Concept of childhood, children´s rights, prenatal development, physical, motor, cognitive, social and emotional development between the ages of 0-8 years, concepts and theories of cognitive development (Piaget, Vygotsky), concepts and theories of language development, variables related to language development, functions of language and relationships between thought and language, bi-lingualism. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Clasroom |
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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 process, aims and requirements of the class. |
None |
Presentation and discussion |
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2 |
Child and the concept of childhood |
Weekly readings and research |
Presentation, small group activities and discussion |
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3 |
The Convention on the Rights of the Child |
Reading of the convention |
Presentation, small group activities and discussion |
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4 |
The Convention on the Rights of the Child |
Reading, analyzigna and comparing the articles of the convention and preparing a group presentation |
Presentation, small group activities, group presentations and discussion |
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5 |
Concepts of development, learning, maturation, growth, readiness and principles of child development |
Chapter reading |
Presentation, small group activities, group presentations and discussion |
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6 |
Developmental theories and different approaches to child development |
Chapter reading |
Lecture, presentation and discussion |
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7 |
Research methods used in child development studies |
Chapter reading and finding a sample of research article on child development |
Lecture, small group activities, and discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Preparing for exam and reviewing the topics |
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9 |
Prenatal development and birth |
Chapter reading |
Lecture, small group activities, and discussion |
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10 |
Infancy: Physical development and health of the babies |
Chapter reading |
Lecture, small group activities, and discussion |
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11 |
Infancy: Sensory, motor and perception development |
Chapter reading |
Lecture, small group activities, and discussion |
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13 |
Infancy: Social and emotional development |
Chapter reading |
Lecture, small group activities, and discussion |
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14 |
Infancy: Language development |
Chapter reading and practice |
Lecture, small group activities, and discussion |
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15 |
Early experiences and brain development |
Chapter reading |
Lecture, small group activities, and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Preparing for the exam and reviewing the topics |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Bayhan, P.S. ve Artan, İ. (2011). Child development and education. İstanbul: Morpa.
Deniz, E. (Ed.). (2011). Development in early childhood. Ankara: Maya Akademi.
Trawick-Smith, J. (2010). Development in early childhood: A multicultural perspective. Ankara: Nobel.
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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.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
40 |
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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. |
2 |
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2 |
Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. |
3 |
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3 |
Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. |
2 |
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4 |
Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. |
5 |
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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. |
4 |
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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. |
2 |
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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. |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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13 |
Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. |
3 |
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14 |
Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. |
2 |
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15 |
Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . |
1 |
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16 |
Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. |
2 |
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17 |
Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. |
3 |
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18 |
Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
4 |
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19 |
Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. |
1 |
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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 |
3 |
42 |
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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 |
4 |
8 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 93 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.72 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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