The aim of this course is to understand the stages of language and concept development in early childhood and its development according to ages, to examine concepts in the semantic component of language, the relationship between concept and language development and assessment of language and concept development.
Course Content
This course contains; Acquaintance, Introduction to the Course & Language Development Basic Concepts,The stages of language development, Language development theories,Physiological basis of language and speech,0-3 age language development process, 3-6 age language development process ,Concept development by age,Approaches to concept development,Concept development,Concept learning stages,Factors affecting concept acquisition
,Relationship between Language, Concept and Thought,Concepts that can be taught to children in preschool period,Language and concept development activities 1,Language and concept development activities 2.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains language development and its stages.
10, 16, 9
A, E
Expresses views on language acquisition.
10, 16, 9
A, E
Discusses the physiological foundations of language and speech.
10, 16, 9
A, E
Organizes concepts in the semantic element of the language.
10, 16, 9
A, E
Evaluates the relationship between concept and language development.
Acquaintance, Introduction to the Course & Language Development Basic Concepts
2
The stages of language development
3
Language development theories
Examination of the views on language acquisition
4
Physiological basis of language and speech
5
0-3 age language development process, 3-6 age language development process
Readings on language development
6
Concept development by age
Reading suggested articles on concept development
7
Approaches to concept development
Examination of approaches to concept development
8
Concept development
9
Concept learning stages
10
Factors affecting concept acquisition
Reading suggested articles on the arrangement of concepts
11
Relationship between Language, Concept and Thought
12
Concepts that can be taught to children in preschool period
13
Language and concept development activities 1
14
Language and concept development activities 2
Resources
Güvendir, E, Yıldız, I.G. (2014). Language Acquisition, 1st Edition. Anı Publishing, Ankara.
Güneş, F. (2021). Teaching Comprehension. 1st Edition. Pegem Akademi, Ankara.
Otto, Beverly. (2021). Translation Editors Turan, F. and Akoğlu G,. Language Development in Early Childhood Education. 5th Edition. Nobel Publishing, Ankara.
İlhan, N. (2005). Children's Language Acquisition, Development and Contributions to Language. Manas University Journal of Social Sciences , 7 (13) , 155-160 .
Karacan, Elvan (2000), "Language Development in Infants and Children" Journal of Clinical Psychiatry C.3, S.4, pp.263-268
Özcan, S. (2022). The Relationship between Language and Mind in the Context of Noam Chomsky's Theory of Linguistics . Tabula Rasa: Philosophy and Theology , (38) , 48-61 .
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.
3
Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties.
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.
6
Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research.
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.
X
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
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
5
1
5
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
2
6
12
Term Project
1
3
3
Presentation of Project / Seminar
2
3
6
Quiz
2
2
4
Midterm Exam
7
2
14
General Exam
14
2
28
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
10
2
20
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
LANGUAGE and CONCEPT DEVELOP. in EARLY CHILDHOOD
OÖ2111052
Fall Semester
2+0
2
4
Course Program
Pazartesi 11:00-11:45
Pazartesi 12:00-12:45
Pazartesi 20:30-21:15
Pazartesi 21:30-22:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Faika Yelda ACARBAY
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Faika Yelda ACARBAY
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to understand the stages of language and concept development in early childhood and its development according to ages, to examine concepts in the semantic component of language, the relationship between concept and language development and assessment of language and concept development.
Course Content
This course contains; Acquaintance, Introduction to the Course & Language Development Basic Concepts,The stages of language development, Language development theories,Physiological basis of language and speech,0-3 age language development process, 3-6 age language development process ,Concept development by age,Approaches to concept development,Concept development,Concept learning stages,Factors affecting concept acquisition
,Relationship between Language, Concept and Thought,Concepts that can be taught to children in preschool period,Language and concept development activities 1,Language and concept development activities 2.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains language development and its stages.
10, 16, 9
A, E
Expresses views on language acquisition.
10, 16, 9
A, E
Discusses the physiological foundations of language and speech.
10, 16, 9
A, E
Organizes concepts in the semantic element of the language.
10, 16, 9
A, E
Evaluates the relationship between concept and language development.
Acquaintance, Introduction to the Course & Language Development Basic Concepts
2
The stages of language development
3
Language development theories
Examination of the views on language acquisition
4
Physiological basis of language and speech
5
0-3 age language development process, 3-6 age language development process
Readings on language development
6
Concept development by age
Reading suggested articles on concept development
7
Approaches to concept development
Examination of approaches to concept development
8
Concept development
9
Concept learning stages
10
Factors affecting concept acquisition
Reading suggested articles on the arrangement of concepts
11
Relationship between Language, Concept and Thought
12
Concepts that can be taught to children in preschool period
13
Language and concept development activities 1
14
Language and concept development activities 2
Resources
Güvendir, E, Yıldız, I.G. (2014). Language Acquisition, 1st Edition. Anı Publishing, Ankara.
Güneş, F. (2021). Teaching Comprehension. 1st Edition. Pegem Akademi, Ankara.
Otto, Beverly. (2021). Translation Editors Turan, F. and Akoğlu G,. Language Development in Early Childhood Education. 5th Edition. Nobel Publishing, Ankara.
İlhan, N. (2005). Children's Language Acquisition, Development and Contributions to Language. Manas University Journal of Social Sciences , 7 (13) , 155-160 .
Karacan, Elvan (2000), "Language Development in Infants and Children" Journal of Clinical Psychiatry C.3, S.4, pp.263-268
Özcan, S. (2022). The Relationship between Language and Mind in the Context of Noam Chomsky's Theory of Linguistics . Tabula Rasa: Philosophy and Theology , (38) , 48-61 .
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.
3
Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties.
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.
6
Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research.
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.
X
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.