Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURRICULUM in EARLY CHILDHOOD | - | Fall 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 | Assoc.Prof. Mefharet VEZİROĞLU ÇELİK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | Res. Assist. Cansu KAYGISIZ, Res. Assist. Zeynep ÇELİK |
| Aim | To have information about pre-school education programs used from the past to the present, to learn what the current pre-school education programs are and to learn how to write monthly and daily plans in accordance with this program. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The importance of education program, principles and elements,Historical development of preschool education program in Turkey,3-6 years of basic pre-school education program in Turkey characteristics, principles,Developmental characteristics and acquisition-indicators of 3-6 year-old children,Planning and implementing early childhood education (Types of activities and explanations),Planning and implementation of early childhood education - Art- Music- Play,Planning and implementation of preschool education - Math- Science- Language,Planning and implementation of preschool education - environment features and learning centers.,Planning and implementation of pre-school education - instructional methods,Planning and implementation of early childhood education- monthly educational plan, daily schedule and activity plan,Evaluation of Preschool Education (self-evaluation of the child, program and tself evaluation of the teacher),Family Support Education Guide Integrated with Early Childhood Education Program (OBADER),Brief introductions to different approaches and early childhood education programs implemented around the world,Activity plan and educational schedule writing activities - Evaluation Methods. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Recognizes the program for children 0-36 months | 14, 9 | A, E, H |
| Recognizes the program for 36-72 months old children | 14, 9 | A, E, H |
| Able to discuss the changing and developing features of the national early childhood education program with updating studies. | 10 | A, E |
| Plans activities in accordance with the current early childhood education program. | 14, 9 | A, E, H |
| Explains the principles of the early childhood education program | 9 | A, E |
| Etkinlik türlerini bilir. | 16, 9 | A |
| Implements plans within the scope of the early childhood education program | 9 | E, H |
| Evaluates activity plans for the early childhood education program. | 6, 9 | A, E, H |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The importance of education program, principles and elements | The relevant section from the national preschool education program should be read |
| 2 | Historical development of preschool education program in Turkey | The relevant section from the national preschool education program should be read |
| 3 | 3-6 years of basic pre-school education program in Turkey characteristics, principles | The relevant section from the national preschool education program should be read |
| 4 | Developmental characteristics and acquisition-indicators of 3-6 year-old children | The relevant section from the national preschool education program should be read |
| 5 | Planning and implementing early childhood education (Types of activities and explanations) | The relevant section from the national preschool education program should be read |
| 6 | Planning and implementation of early childhood education - Art- Music- Play | Implementation of creative activities about art, music and play |
| 7 | Planning and implementation of preschool education - Math- Science- Language | Implementation of creative activities about math, science and language |
| 8 | Planning and implementation of preschool education - environment features and learning centers. | The relevant section from the national preschool education program should be read |
| 9 | Planning and implementation of pre-school education - instructional methods | field observation- observations of learning centers |
| 10 | Planning and implementation of early childhood education- monthly educational plan, daily schedule and activity plan | Field observation- Implementations for learning centers |
| 11 | Evaluation of Preschool Education (self-evaluation of the child, program and tself evaluation of the teacher) | An activity plan should be written for the activities implemented for each activity area. |
| 12 | Family Support Education Guide Integrated with Early Childhood Education Program (OBADER) | Monthly educational plan and daily schedule should be written. |
| 13 | Brief introductions to different approaches and early childhood education programs implemented around the world | The relevant section from the national early childhood education program should be read. |
| 14 | Activity plan and educational schedule writing activities - Evaluation Methods | A preliminary evaluation of the work done |
| Resources |
| Ministry of National Education Preschool Education Program (2013) |
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. | X | |||||
| 11 | Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious. | ||||||
| 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 | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 12 | 3 | 36 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 6 | 4 | 24 | |||
| Term Project | 7 | 2 | 14 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 6 | 3 | 18 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 6 | 2 | 12 | |||
| General Exam | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 6 | 3 | 18 | |||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURRICULUM in EARLY CHILDHOOD | - | Fall 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 | Assoc.Prof. Mefharet VEZİROĞLU ÇELİK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | Res. Assist. Cansu KAYGISIZ, Res. Assist. Zeynep ÇELİK |
| Aim | To have information about pre-school education programs used from the past to the present, to learn what the current pre-school education programs are and to learn how to write monthly and daily plans in accordance with this program. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The importance of education program, principles and elements,Historical development of preschool education program in Turkey,3-6 years of basic pre-school education program in Turkey characteristics, principles,Developmental characteristics and acquisition-indicators of 3-6 year-old children,Planning and implementing early childhood education (Types of activities and explanations),Planning and implementation of early childhood education - Art- Music- Play,Planning and implementation of preschool education - Math- Science- Language,Planning and implementation of preschool education - environment features and learning centers.,Planning and implementation of pre-school education - instructional methods,Planning and implementation of early childhood education- monthly educational plan, daily schedule and activity plan,Evaluation of Preschool Education (self-evaluation of the child, program and tself evaluation of the teacher),Family Support Education Guide Integrated with Early Childhood Education Program (OBADER),Brief introductions to different approaches and early childhood education programs implemented around the world,Activity plan and educational schedule writing activities - Evaluation Methods. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Recognizes the program for children 0-36 months | 14, 9 | A, E, H |
| Recognizes the program for 36-72 months old children | 14, 9 | A, E, H |
| Able to discuss the changing and developing features of the national early childhood education program with updating studies. | 10 | A, E |
| Plans activities in accordance with the current early childhood education program. | 14, 9 | A, E, H |
| Explains the principles of the early childhood education program | 9 | A, E |
| Etkinlik türlerini bilir. | 16, 9 | A |
| Implements plans within the scope of the early childhood education program | 9 | E, H |
| Evaluates activity plans for the early childhood education program. | 6, 9 | A, E, H |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The importance of education program, principles and elements | The relevant section from the national preschool education program should be read |
| 2 | Historical development of preschool education program in Turkey | The relevant section from the national preschool education program should be read |
| 3 | 3-6 years of basic pre-school education program in Turkey characteristics, principles | The relevant section from the national preschool education program should be read |
| 4 | Developmental characteristics and acquisition-indicators of 3-6 year-old children | The relevant section from the national preschool education program should be read |
| 5 | Planning and implementing early childhood education (Types of activities and explanations) | The relevant section from the national preschool education program should be read |
| 6 | Planning and implementation of early childhood education - Art- Music- Play | Implementation of creative activities about art, music and play |
| 7 | Planning and implementation of preschool education - Math- Science- Language | Implementation of creative activities about math, science and language |
| 8 | Planning and implementation of preschool education - environment features and learning centers. | The relevant section from the national preschool education program should be read |
| 9 | Planning and implementation of pre-school education - instructional methods | field observation- observations of learning centers |
| 10 | Planning and implementation of early childhood education- monthly educational plan, daily schedule and activity plan | Field observation- Implementations for learning centers |
| 11 | Evaluation of Preschool Education (self-evaluation of the child, program and tself evaluation of the teacher) | An activity plan should be written for the activities implemented for each activity area. |
| 12 | Family Support Education Guide Integrated with Early Childhood Education Program (OBADER) | Monthly educational plan and daily schedule should be written. |
| 13 | Brief introductions to different approaches and early childhood education programs implemented around the world | The relevant section from the national early childhood education program should be read. |
| 14 | Activity plan and educational schedule writing activities - Evaluation Methods | A preliminary evaluation of the work done |
| Resources |
| Ministry of National Education Preschool Education Program (2013) |
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. | X | |||||
| 11 | Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious. | ||||||
| 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 | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |