The aim of this course is to convey to students the basic knowledge of early childhood education practices in Turkey and around the world by covering the basic concepts, principles, and issues regarding the early childhood period and education.
Course Content
This course contains; The Importance of Early Childhood Education,The view towards the child; historical process,Children's Rights,Development in Early Childhood,Professional development in early childhood education and teachers,Learning settings in early childhood education. Designing developmentally appropriate learning environment,Types and characteristics of early childhood education centers,Physical, social and educational environment characteristics of early childhood education institutions,The role and importance of family in early childhood education,Alternative approaches in early childhood education. Reviewing different approaches from different countries I,Alternative approaches in early childhood education II. Reviewing different approaches from different countries.,Child, technology, and media,Assessment in early childhood education,Activities and implementations in early childhood education.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Defines early childhood education and explains its importance.
Explains the basic views and historical development of early childhood education.
Describes the content of developmentally appropriate learning.
Lists and explains the characteristics of a preschool teacher
Refers to alternative approaches in early childhood education.
Interprets the components of early childhood education.
14, 9
A, E
Teaching Methods:
14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
The Importance of Early Childhood Education
2
The view towards the child; historical process
3
Children's Rights
4
Development in Early Childhood
The relevant chapter should be read from the recommended books
5
Professional development in early childhood education and teachers
6
Learning settings in early childhood education. Designing developmentally appropriate learning environment
Examples from different educational environments should be examined.
7
Types and characteristics of early childhood education centers
8
Physical, social and educational environment characteristics of early childhood education institutions
MEB Preschool Education Program should be examined.
9
The role and importance of family in early childhood education
A short interview should be held with families who have children in early childhood.
10
Alternative approaches in early childhood education. Reviewing different approaches from different countries I
11
Alternative approaches in early childhood education II. Reviewing different approaches from different countries.
Different digital resources on the subject should be examined.
12
Child, technology, and media
13
Assessment in early childhood education
The relevant sources should be read
14
Activities and implementations in early childhood education
Applied studies should be completed.
Resources
Kostelnik, M. J., Soderman, A. K., Whiren, A. P., & Michelle L. Rupiper (2019). Gelişime Uygun Eğitim Programı - Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde En İyi Uygulamalar (Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum - Best Practices in Early Childhood Education). 7. Basımdan çeviri.E. Ahmetoğlu, İ. H. Acar (Çev. Ed.).
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.
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.
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.
X
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
7
2
14
Term Project
2
3
6
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
12
3
36
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
INTRODUCTION to EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
-
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)
Assoc.Prof. Mefharet VEZİROĞLU ÇELİK
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to convey to students the basic knowledge of early childhood education practices in Turkey and around the world by covering the basic concepts, principles, and issues regarding the early childhood period and education.
Course Content
This course contains; The Importance of Early Childhood Education,The view towards the child; historical process,Children's Rights,Development in Early Childhood,Professional development in early childhood education and teachers,Learning settings in early childhood education. Designing developmentally appropriate learning environment,Types and characteristics of early childhood education centers,Physical, social and educational environment characteristics of early childhood education institutions,The role and importance of family in early childhood education,Alternative approaches in early childhood education. Reviewing different approaches from different countries I,Alternative approaches in early childhood education II. Reviewing different approaches from different countries.,Child, technology, and media,Assessment in early childhood education,Activities and implementations in early childhood education.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Defines early childhood education and explains its importance.
Explains the basic views and historical development of early childhood education.
Describes the content of developmentally appropriate learning.
Lists and explains the characteristics of a preschool teacher
Refers to alternative approaches in early childhood education.
Interprets the components of early childhood education.
14, 9
A, E
Teaching Methods:
14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
The Importance of Early Childhood Education
2
The view towards the child; historical process
3
Children's Rights
4
Development in Early Childhood
The relevant chapter should be read from the recommended books
5
Professional development in early childhood education and teachers
6
Learning settings in early childhood education. Designing developmentally appropriate learning environment
Examples from different educational environments should be examined.
7
Types and characteristics of early childhood education centers
8
Physical, social and educational environment characteristics of early childhood education institutions
MEB Preschool Education Program should be examined.
9
The role and importance of family in early childhood education
A short interview should be held with families who have children in early childhood.
10
Alternative approaches in early childhood education. Reviewing different approaches from different countries I
11
Alternative approaches in early childhood education II. Reviewing different approaches from different countries.
Different digital resources on the subject should be examined.
12
Child, technology, and media
13
Assessment in early childhood education
The relevant sources should be read
14
Activities and implementations in early childhood education
Applied studies should be completed.
Resources
Kostelnik, M. J., Soderman, A. K., Whiren, A. P., & Michelle L. Rupiper (2019). Gelişime Uygun Eğitim Programı - Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde En İyi Uygulamalar (Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum - Best Practices in Early Childhood Education). 7. Basımdan çeviri.E. Ahmetoğlu, İ. H. Acar (Çev. Ed.).
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.
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.
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.
