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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Child Language Development and Activities |
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| Course Code |
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OSC211 |
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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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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. EBRU DERETARLA GÜL
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Defines the characteristics of child development
Defines the characteristics of child´s language development
Distinguishes communication, language and speech.
Explains the factors that affect language development
Explains the relationship between the perception and language development
Explains the relationship between language development and control of attention
Compares the theories related to language development
Explains the component of language
Prepares activities that support language development
Indicates the impact of family in language development
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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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Enable students know child and language development, preparing language development supporting activities, having information about the component of language, language development stages and language development theories. |
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| Course Contents |
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In this course, after instructing the component of language, language development stages and language development theories, preparation,of language development supporting activities is taught. |
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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 |
Child´s developmental traits in early childhood period |
Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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2 |
Child´s language developmental traits in early childhood period |
Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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3 |
Defining communication, language and speech |
Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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4 |
Factors that impact on language development |
Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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Control of attention and language development |
Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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6 |
Perception and language development |
Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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7 |
Theories related to language development |
Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Preparation for Midterm Exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Theories related to language development |
Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion, Case Study |
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10 |
Developmental stages of language |
Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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11 |
Compenent of language development |
Reading sources related to the content |
Lecture, Discussion |
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12 |
Following and assessment of children with normal language development |
Investigation, individual working |
Case Study, Discussion |
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13 |
Impact of family on child´s language development |
Reading sources related to the content |
Discussion, individual working |
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14 |
Preparing activity examples that support language development |
Individual and group working |
Individual working, group working |
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15 |
Preparing activity examples that support language development |
Individual and group working |
Individual working, group working |
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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) |
 Dönmez Baykoç, N. , Dinçer, Ç., Dereobalı, N. ( 1993). Okulöncesi dönemde dil gelişimi etkinlikleri. Ya-pa yayınları, Ankara.
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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. |
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. |
3 |
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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. |
0 |
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6 |
Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. |
0 |
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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. |
4 |
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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. |
1 |
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11 |
Uses family involvement strategies actively. |
0 |
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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. |
2 |
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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. |
1 |
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18 |
Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
3 |
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19 |
Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. |
2 |
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20 |
Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. |
2 |
| * 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 |
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 |
9 |
18 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Total Workload: | 100 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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