Basic concepts related to sensation and perception, factors affecting the development of sense and perception in early childhood, development process and characteristics of the senses, activities and suggestions supporting the development of senses, sensory integration/therapy, and the intervention program to support the development of the senses.
Course Content
This course contains; Acquaintance, Introduction to the Course & Basic Concepts About Sense,Development of senses,Approaches to Sense and Perception,Sense of Taste and Early Childhood Activities,Hearing and Early Childhood Activities,Sense of Smell and Activities in Early Childhood,Sense of Vision and Activities in Early Childhood,Sense of Touch and Activities in Early Childhood,Proprioception and Balance & Early Childhood Activities,Sensory Integration,Classification and Evaluation of Senses,Intervention Programs Supporting the Development of Senses,Recommendations for Families and Professionals in Supporting Sensory Development,Sensory-Focused Education Practices and Evaluation in Early Childhood.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Summarizes the basic concepts of sense and perception.
16, 9
A, E
Explains the importance of sensory education in terms of child development in early childhood.
10, 9
A, E
Examples of sensory-oriented education activities suitable for early childhood.
10, 16, 9
A, E
Designs sensory education program evaluation and development studies for children.
10, 9
A, E
Expresses the competencies related to the intervention program that supports the development of the senses.
Acquaintance, Introduction to the Course & Basic Concepts About Sense
2
Development of senses
3
Approaches to Sense and Perception
4
Sense of Taste and Early Childhood Activities
5
Hearing and Early Childhood Activities
6
Sense of Smell and Activities in Early Childhood
7
Sense of Vision and Activities in Early Childhood
8
Sense of Touch and Activities in Early Childhood
9
Proprioception and Balance & Early Childhood Activities
10
Sensory Integration
11
Classification and Evaluation of Senses
12
Intervention Programs Supporting the Development of Senses
13
Recommendations for Families and Professionals in Supporting Sensory Development
14
Sensory-Focused Education Practices and Evaluation in Early Childhood
Resources
Deretarla Gül, E. (Editor). (2000). Sensory Education in Early Childhood. Pegem Academy Publishing. 1st Edition. Ankara.
Özata, S. C. (2015). Play-Based Sensory Education in Preschool. Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing.
Özyazıcı, K. , Boğa, E. , Alagöz, N. , Varlıklıöz, K. , Arslan, Z. , Akto, S. & Sağlam, M. (2021). Development of Senses and Sensory Integration. Journal of Development and Psychology , 2 (4) , 209-226 . DOI: 10.51503/gpd.879070
Dunn, W. (2001). The sensations of everyday life: Empirical, theoretical, and pragmatic considerations. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1;55(6):608-20.
Lloyd, S. (2016). Improving sensory processing in traumatized children: Practical ideas to help your child's movement, coordination and body awareness. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
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.
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.
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
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
5
1
5
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
2
10
20
Term Project
3
5
15
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
10
10
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
7
2
14
General Exam
14
2
28
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
SENSE EDUCATION in EARLY CHILDHOOD
OÖ4110349
Fall Semester
2+0
2
4
Course Program
Perşembe 09:00-09:45
Perşembe 10:00-10:45
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
Basic concepts related to sensation and perception, factors affecting the development of sense and perception in early childhood, development process and characteristics of the senses, activities and suggestions supporting the development of senses, sensory integration/therapy, and the intervention program to support the development of the senses.
Course Content
This course contains; Acquaintance, Introduction to the Course & Basic Concepts About Sense,Development of senses,Approaches to Sense and Perception,Sense of Taste and Early Childhood Activities,Hearing and Early Childhood Activities,Sense of Smell and Activities in Early Childhood,Sense of Vision and Activities in Early Childhood,Sense of Touch and Activities in Early Childhood,Proprioception and Balance & Early Childhood Activities,Sensory Integration,Classification and Evaluation of Senses,Intervention Programs Supporting the Development of Senses,Recommendations for Families and Professionals in Supporting Sensory Development,Sensory-Focused Education Practices and Evaluation in Early Childhood.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Summarizes the basic concepts of sense and perception.
16, 9
A, E
Explains the importance of sensory education in terms of child development in early childhood.
10, 9
A, E
Examples of sensory-oriented education activities suitable for early childhood.
10, 16, 9
A, E
Designs sensory education program evaluation and development studies for children.
10, 9
A, E
Expresses the competencies related to the intervention program that supports the development of the senses.
Acquaintance, Introduction to the Course & Basic Concepts About Sense
2
Development of senses
3
Approaches to Sense and Perception
4
Sense of Taste and Early Childhood Activities
5
Hearing and Early Childhood Activities
6
Sense of Smell and Activities in Early Childhood
7
Sense of Vision and Activities in Early Childhood
8
Sense of Touch and Activities in Early Childhood
9
Proprioception and Balance & Early Childhood Activities
10
Sensory Integration
11
Classification and Evaluation of Senses
12
Intervention Programs Supporting the Development of Senses
13
Recommendations for Families and Professionals in Supporting Sensory Development
14
Sensory-Focused Education Practices and Evaluation in Early Childhood
Resources
Deretarla Gül, E. (Editor). (2000). Sensory Education in Early Childhood. Pegem Academy Publishing. 1st Edition. Ankara.
Özata, S. C. (2015). Play-Based Sensory Education in Preschool. Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing.
Özyazıcı, K. , Boğa, E. , Alagöz, N. , Varlıklıöz, K. , Arslan, Z. , Akto, S. & Sağlam, M. (2021). Development of Senses and Sensory Integration. Journal of Development and Psychology , 2 (4) , 209-226 . DOI: 10.51503/gpd.879070
Dunn, W. (2001). The sensations of everyday life: Empirical, theoretical, and pragmatic considerations. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1;55(6):608-20.
Lloyd, S. (2016). Improving sensory processing in traumatized children: Practical ideas to help your child's movement, coordination and body awareness. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
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.
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.
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.
