Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPMENT in EARLY CILDHOOD | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Işık SABIRLI ÖZTUŞ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In this course, it is aimed to teach child development theories, the characteristics of physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development areas of children between 36-72 months and the relationship between these development areas in the context of the basic issues that should be considered by those who provide education to children and with universal, cultural and interdisciplinary perspective. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic Concepts, Principles and Factors Affecting Development in Early Childhood,Overview of Child Development Theories ,Psychoanalytic Theory, Behavioral Learning Theory, Social Learning Theory, Attachment Theory ,Cognitive Development Theory, Sociocultural Development Theory, Ecological Systems Theory ,36-72 Months Physical Development Characteristics ,36-72 Months Cognitive Development Characteristics ,36-72 Months Language Development Characteristics ,36-72 Months Social-Emotional Development Characteristics ,36-72 Months Moral and Personality Development Characteristics ,36-72 Months Sexual Development Characteristics ,36-72 Months Self-Care Skills and Self-Regulation ,Differently Developing Children and Their Characteristics ,Education Program for 36-72 Months ,The relationship between developmental areas and their reflections on early childhood learning environments . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Compares the basic features of child development theories. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the developmental characteristics of 36-72 month old children. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Discusses the principles and basic features of the preschool education program for 36-72 month old children by associating them with the basic concepts and principles of development. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Develops suggestions for supporting the relationship between developmental areas in early childhood learning environments. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Concepts, Principles and Factors Affecting Development in Early Childhood | |
| 2 | Overview of Child Development Theories | Readings related the subject |
| 3 | Psychoanalytic Theory, Behavioral Learning Theory, Social Learning Theory, Attachment Theory | Readings related the subject |
| 4 | Cognitive Development Theory, Sociocultural Development Theory, Ecological Systems Theory | Readings related the subject |
| 5 | 36-72 Months Physical Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 6 | 36-72 Months Cognitive Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 7 | 36-72 Months Language Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 8 | 36-72 Months Social-Emotional Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 9 | 36-72 Months Moral and Personality Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 10 | 36-72 Months Sexual Development Characteristics | Readings related the subject |
| 11 | 36-72 Months Self-Care Skills and Self-Regulation | Readings related the subject |
| 12 | Differently Developing Children and Their Characteristics | Readings related the subject |
| 13 | Education Program for 36-72 Months | Examining the MONE curriculum for 36-72 Months |
| 14 | The relationship between developmental areas and their reflections on early childhood learning environments | Preparing the assignment related the subject |
| Resources |
| Gülay Ogelman, H. (Editor) (2020). Development in Early Childhood (The First Years of Life in the Context of Development). Educated Book. Babaroğlu, A. & Öztürk Serter, G. (Editors) (2022). Theories in Child Development. Eğiten Kitap. Smith, J. T. (2022). Development in Early Childhood [A Multicultural Perspective]. Nobel Academic Publishing. Saraç, S., Abanoz, T. & Gülay Ogelman, H. (2021). Investigation of Preschool Children's Self-Regulation Skills in Terms of Some Demographic Variables. Journal of Development and Psychology, 2(3), 1-11. Topcu, Z. G. & Demircioğlu, H. (2020). Psychological Resilience from the Perspective of Ecological Systems. Journal of Development and Psychology, 1(2), 125-147. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education. | X | |||||
| 2 | Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education. | X | |||||
| 3 | Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties. | X | |||||
| 4 | Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences. | ||||||
| 5 | Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects. | X | |||||
| 6 | Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research. | X | |||||
| 7 | Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses. | ||||||
| 8 | Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious. | X | |||||
| 12 | Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 20 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 80 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 35 | 35 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 35 | 35 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 150 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(150/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPMENT in EARLY CILDHOOD | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Işık SABIRLI ÖZTUŞ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In this course, it is aimed to teach child development theories, the characteristics of physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development areas of children between 36-72 months and the relationship between these development areas in the context of the basic issues that should be considered by those who provide education to children and with universal, cultural and interdisciplinary perspective. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic Concepts, Principles and Factors Affecting Development in Early Childhood,Overview of Child Development Theories ,Psychoanalytic Theory, Behavioral Learning Theory, Social Learning Theory, Attachment Theory ,Cognitive Development Theory, Sociocultural Development Theory, Ecological Systems Theory ,36-72 Months Physical Development Characteristics ,36-72 Months Cognitive Development Characteristics ,36-72 Months Language Development Characteristics ,36-72 Months Social-Emotional Development Characteristics ,36-72 Months Moral and Personality Development Characteristics ,36-72 Months Sexual Development Characteristics ,36-72 Months Self-Care Skills and Self-Regulation ,Differently Developing Children and Their Characteristics ,Education Program for 36-72 Months ,The relationship between developmental areas and their reflections on early childhood learning environments . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Compares the basic features of child development theories. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the developmental characteristics of 36-72 month old children. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Discusses the principles and basic features of the preschool education program for 36-72 month old children by associating them with the basic concepts and principles of development. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Develops suggestions for supporting the relationship between developmental areas in early childhood learning environments. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Concepts, Principles and Factors Affecting Development in Early Childhood | |
| 2 | Overview of Child Development Theories | Readings related the subject |
| 3 | Psychoanalytic Theory, Behavioral Learning Theory, Social Learning Theory, Attachment Theory | Readings related the subject |
| 4 | Cognitive Development Theory, Sociocultural Development Theory, Ecological Systems Theory | Readings related the subject |
| 5 | 36-72 Months Physical Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 6 | 36-72 Months Cognitive Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 7 | 36-72 Months Language Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 8 | 36-72 Months Social-Emotional Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 9 | 36-72 Months Moral and Personality Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 10 | 36-72 Months Sexual Development Characteristics | Readings related the subject |
| 11 | 36-72 Months Self-Care Skills and Self-Regulation | Readings related the subject |
| 12 | Differently Developing Children and Their Characteristics | Readings related the subject |
| 13 | Education Program for 36-72 Months | Examining the MONE curriculum for 36-72 Months |
| 14 | The relationship between developmental areas and their reflections on early childhood learning environments | Preparing the assignment related the subject |
| Resources |
| Gülay Ogelman, H. (Editor) (2020). Development in Early Childhood (The First Years of Life in the Context of Development). Educated Book. Babaroğlu, A. & Öztürk Serter, G. (Editors) (2022). Theories in Child Development. Eğiten Kitap. Smith, J. T. (2022). Development in Early Childhood [A Multicultural Perspective]. Nobel Academic Publishing. Saraç, S., Abanoz, T. & Gülay Ogelman, H. (2021). Investigation of Preschool Children's Self-Regulation Skills in Terms of Some Demographic Variables. Journal of Development and Psychology, 2(3), 1-11. Topcu, Z. G. & Demircioğlu, H. (2020). Psychological Resilience from the Perspective of Ecological Systems. Journal of Development and Psychology, 1(2), 125-147. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education. | X | |||||
| 2 | Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education. | X | |||||
| 3 | Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties. | X | |||||
| 4 | Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences. | ||||||
| 5 | Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects. | X | |||||
| 6 | Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research. | X | |||||
| 7 | Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses. | ||||||
| 8 | Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious. | X | |||||
| 12 | Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 20 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 80 | |
| Total | 100 | |