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Course Description Course Name : Special Instructional Methods II Course Code : O 302 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains models and approaches used in pre-school education Explains models and approaches used in different countries Compares models and approaches used in different countries and inTurkey Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Recognizing various models and approaches used inTurkey and in different countries. Course Contents : Explain models and approaches used in pre-school education; Compare models and approaches used in different countries and in Turkey 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 Explain models and approaches used in pre-school education Reading resources related to the content Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 2 Explain models and approaches used in Spain Reading resources related to the content, individual working Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 3 Explain models and approaches used in Estonia Reading resources related to the content, individual working Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 4 Explain models and approaches used in Denmark Reading resources related to the content, individual working Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 5 Explain models and approaches used in Sweden Reading resources related to the content, individual working Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 6 Explain models and approaches used in Austria Reading resources related to the content, individual working Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 7 Explain models and approaches used in Nederland Reading resources related to the content, individual working Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 8 Midterm Preparing for midterm Student portfolio, Exam 9 Explain models and approaches used in England Reading resources related to the content, individual working Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 10 Explain models and approaches used in USA Reading resources related to the content, individual working Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 11 Explain models and approaches used in Belgium Reading resources related to the content, individual working Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 12 Explain models and approaches used in Germany Reading resources related to the content, individual working Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 13 Explain models and approaches used in Pland Reading resources related to the content, individual working Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 14 Explain models and approaches used in Turkey Reading resources related to the content, individual working Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 15 Explain models and approaches used in Italy Reading resources related to the content, individual working Question and Answer, Discussion, Brainstorming 16/17 Final Exam General Revision for Final exam Student portfolio, Exam   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 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 7 60 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. 0 2 Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. 0 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. 0 5 Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. 0 6 Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 0 7 Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. 0 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. 0 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. 0 14 Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. 5 15 Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . 0 16 Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. 0 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. 0 19 Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. 0 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).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 7 1 7 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 7 3 21     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 12 12 Total Workload: 102 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.08 ECTS Credit: 4