Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S RECOGNITION and EVALUATION | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| 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) | Lect. Hilal TELTİK DOĞANAY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | With this course, it is aimed to provide knowledge and foresight on the purpose, importance and principles of recognizing and evaluating the child; on different methods and approaches used in recognizing and evaluating the child in early childhood; and about the issues to be considered in the planning, implementation, data interpretation and sharing stages of these methods and approaches. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Child Recognition and Evaluation,Evaluation of the Educator-Educational Program-Institution,Definition and Purpose of Child Recognition and Evaluation and Data that Can Be Collected,Importance and Principles of Child Recognition and Evaluation ,Evaluation of the Child by Age and Developmental Areas in Early Childhood (0-36 months),Evaluation of the Child by Age and Developmental Areas in Early Childhood (36-72 months), Methods Used in Recognition and Evaluation of Children (Observation and Anecdotal Recording) ,Preparation of Child Development Observation Form and Development Report ,Methods Used in Recognition and Evaluation of Children (Portfolio) ,Methods Used in Recognizing and Evaluating Children (Pedagogical Documentation) ,Methods Used in Recognition and Evaluation of Children (Individual Interview with the Child, Getting to Know the Child Through Play and Painting) , Methods Used in Recognizing and Evaluating Children (Developmental Checklists, Projective and Standardized Tests),The Role of Family in Recognizing and Evaluating Children,Summarizing Child Recognition and Evaluation . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explain the purpose, importance and principles of recognizing and evaluating the child. | 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Compares the evaluation processes of children according to age and developmental areas in early childhood. | 16, 9 | A |
| Compares different methods and their features in recognizing and evaluating children. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Discusses the role and importance of family in recognizing and evaluating children. | 10, 13, 9 | A |
| Interprets his/her own observation notes in an age-appropriate way. | 14, 16, 6 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Child Recognition and Evaluation | |
| 2 | Evaluation of the Educator-Educational Program-Institution | |
| 3 | Definition and Purpose of Child Recognition and Evaluation and Data that Can Be Collected | Readings related the subject |
| 4 | Importance and Principles of Child Recognition and Evaluation | Readings related the subject |
| 5 | Evaluation of the Child by Age and Developmental Areas in Early Childhood (0-36 months) | Examining the Education Program for 0-36 Month-old Children of MONE |
| 6 | Evaluation of the Child by Age and Developmental Areas in Early Childhood (36-72 months) | Examining the MEB Preschool Program |
| 7 | Methods Used in Recognition and Evaluation of Children (Observation and Anecdotal Recording) | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 8 | Preparation of Child Development Observation Form and Development Report | Examination of Development Observation Form and Development Report Samples of the MONE |
| 9 | Methods Used in Recognition and Evaluation of Children (Portfolio) | Readings related the subject |
| 10 | Methods Used in Recognizing and Evaluating Children (Pedagogical Documentation) | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 11 | Methods Used in Recognition and Evaluation of Children (Individual Interview with the Child, Getting to Know the Child Through Play and Painting) | Readings related the subject |
| 12 | Methods Used in Recognizing and Evaluating Children (Developmental Checklists, Projective and Standardized Tests) | Readings related the subject |
| 13 | The Role of Family in Recognizing and Evaluating Children | Readings related the subject |
| 14 | Summarizing Child Recognition and Evaluation | Students organize their observation notes |
| Resources |
| MCafee, O. & Leong, D.J. (2012). Assessment and support of development and learning in early childhood (Translation Editor: Birsen Ekinci Palut). Ankara: Nobel Publications, Yavuzer, H. (2016). Children with their pictures. Istanbul: Remzi Bookstore, Child Recognition and Assessment (Techniques and Current Measurement Tools Used in Early Childhood). Editors: Rengin Zembat, Hilal İlknur Tunçeli. 2022. Nobel Academy Publishing, Kuru, N., & Akman, B. (2019). Pedagogical documentation as a child recognition and evaluation tool. Journal of Theoretical Educational Science, 12(3), 935-949. |
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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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 | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| 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 | 12 | 12 | |||
| Term Project | 2 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 6 | 6 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 120 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(120/30) | 4 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S RECOGNITION and EVALUATION | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| 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) | Lect. Hilal TELTİK DOĞANAY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | With this course, it is aimed to provide knowledge and foresight on the purpose, importance and principles of recognizing and evaluating the child; on different methods and approaches used in recognizing and evaluating the child in early childhood; and about the issues to be considered in the planning, implementation, data interpretation and sharing stages of these methods and approaches. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Child Recognition and Evaluation,Evaluation of the Educator-Educational Program-Institution,Definition and Purpose of Child Recognition and Evaluation and Data that Can Be Collected,Importance and Principles of Child Recognition and Evaluation ,Evaluation of the Child by Age and Developmental Areas in Early Childhood (0-36 months),Evaluation of the Child by Age and Developmental Areas in Early Childhood (36-72 months), Methods Used in Recognition and Evaluation of Children (Observation and Anecdotal Recording) ,Preparation of Child Development Observation Form and Development Report ,Methods Used in Recognition and Evaluation of Children (Portfolio) ,Methods Used in Recognizing and Evaluating Children (Pedagogical Documentation) ,Methods Used in Recognition and Evaluation of Children (Individual Interview with the Child, Getting to Know the Child Through Play and Painting) , Methods Used in Recognizing and Evaluating Children (Developmental Checklists, Projective and Standardized Tests),The Role of Family in Recognizing and Evaluating Children,Summarizing Child Recognition and Evaluation . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explain the purpose, importance and principles of recognizing and evaluating the child. | 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Compares the evaluation processes of children according to age and developmental areas in early childhood. | 16, 9 | A |
| Compares different methods and their features in recognizing and evaluating children. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Discusses the role and importance of family in recognizing and evaluating children. | 10, 13, 9 | A |
| Interprets his/her own observation notes in an age-appropriate way. | 14, 16, 6 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Child Recognition and Evaluation | |
| 2 | Evaluation of the Educator-Educational Program-Institution | |
| 3 | Definition and Purpose of Child Recognition and Evaluation and Data that Can Be Collected | Readings related the subject |
| 4 | Importance and Principles of Child Recognition and Evaluation | Readings related the subject |
| 5 | Evaluation of the Child by Age and Developmental Areas in Early Childhood (0-36 months) | Examining the Education Program for 0-36 Month-old Children of MONE |
| 6 | Evaluation of the Child by Age and Developmental Areas in Early Childhood (36-72 months) | Examining the MEB Preschool Program |
| 7 | Methods Used in Recognition and Evaluation of Children (Observation and Anecdotal Recording) | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 8 | Preparation of Child Development Observation Form and Development Report | Examination of Development Observation Form and Development Report Samples of the MONE |
| 9 | Methods Used in Recognition and Evaluation of Children (Portfolio) | Readings related the subject |
| 10 | Methods Used in Recognizing and Evaluating Children (Pedagogical Documentation) | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 11 | Methods Used in Recognition and Evaluation of Children (Individual Interview with the Child, Getting to Know the Child Through Play and Painting) | Readings related the subject |
| 12 | Methods Used in Recognizing and Evaluating Children (Developmental Checklists, Projective and Standardized Tests) | Readings related the subject |
| 13 | The Role of Family in Recognizing and Evaluating Children | Readings related the subject |
| 14 | Summarizing Child Recognition and Evaluation | Students organize their observation notes |
| Resources |
| MCafee, O. & Leong, D.J. (2012). Assessment and support of development and learning in early childhood (Translation Editor: Birsen Ekinci Palut). Ankara: Nobel Publications, Yavuzer, H. (2016). Children with their pictures. Istanbul: Remzi Bookstore, Child Recognition and Assessment (Techniques and Current Measurement Tools Used in Early Childhood). Editors: Rengin Zembat, Hilal İlknur Tunçeli. 2022. Nobel Academy Publishing, Kuru, N., & Akman, B. (2019). Pedagogical documentation as a child recognition and evaluation tool. Journal of Theoretical Educational Science, 12(3), 935-949. |
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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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 | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |