Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT I | OÖ1151930 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| 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. Tuğba DURAK DEMİRHAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Sinem ERENER ÜNAL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In this course, the basic principles and concepts of child development and the factors affecting development and starting from prenatal development, birth and newborn stages; It is aimed to teach the characteristics of physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development areas and self-care skills of children between 0-36 months in the context of the basic issues that should be considered by those who care and educate children. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Development in Early Childhood,The Concept of Childhood,Basic Concepts of Development ,Basic Principles of Development,Factors Affecting Development,Prenatal Development, Birth, Newborn ,Developmental Features of the Newborn ,0-36 Months Physical Development Characteristics,0-36 Months Cognitive Development Characteristics,0-36 Months Language Development Characteristics ,0-36 Months Social-Emotional Development Characteristics ,0-36 Months Self-Care Skills and Self-Regulation ,Education Program for 0-36 Months ,Establishing the Relationship between Early Childhood Development and Preschool Teaching. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explains the basic concepts and principles of development, risk factors and protective factors affecting development. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Associates prenatal, birth and postnatal processes with factors affecting development. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the developmental characteristics of the newborn. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the developmental characteristics of 0-36 months child. | 13, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Discusses the principles and basic features of the preschool education program for 0-36-month-old children by associating them with the basic concepts and principles of development. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Development in Early Childhood | |
| 2 | The Concept of Childhood | Readings related the subject |
| 3 | Basic Concepts of Development | Readings related the subject |
| 4 | Basic Principles of Development | Readings related the subject |
| 5 | Factors Affecting Development | Readings related the subject |
| 6 | Prenatal Development, Birth, Newborn | Readings related the subject |
| 7 | Developmental Features of the Newborn | Readings related the subject |
| 8 | 0-36 Months Physical Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 9 | 0-36 Months Cognitive Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 10 | 0-36 Months Language Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 11 | 0-36 Months Social-Emotional Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 12 | 0-36 Months Self-Care Skills and Self-Regulation | Readings related the subject |
| 13 | Education Program for 0-36 Months | Examining the MEB Curriculum for 0-36 Months |
| 14 | Establishing the Relationship between Early Childhood Development and Preschool Teaching |
| Resources |
| Smith, J. T. (2022). Development in Early Childhood [A Multicultural Perspective]. Nobel Academic Publishing. Berk, L. E. (2018). Babies and Children: From Prenatal to Middle Childhood. Nobel Academic Publishing. Çetin, Ş. (Editor) (2018). Education in Infancy with Applied Activity Examples. Nobel Academic Publishing. Sağlam, M. & Aral, N. (2016). Child and Childhood Concepts in the Historical Process. Child and Civilization, 1(2), 43-56. Yükselen, A., Savcı, F., Özan, G. B., Baysan, M. P., Öztürk, S. M. & Yıldırım, E. (2017). Investigation of Developmental Levels of Children Between 0-36 Months Living in Istanbul. H.Ü. Journal of Faculty of Health Sciences, 3(1), 59-71. |
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. | 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. | ||||||
| 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 | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| 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 | 2 | 20 | 40 | |||
| Term Project | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 35 | 35 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 35 | 35 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 180 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(180/30) | 6 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT I | OÖ1151930 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| 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. Tuğba DURAK DEMİRHAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Sinem ERENER ÜNAL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In this course, the basic principles and concepts of child development and the factors affecting development and starting from prenatal development, birth and newborn stages; It is aimed to teach the characteristics of physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development areas and self-care skills of children between 0-36 months in the context of the basic issues that should be considered by those who care and educate children. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Development in Early Childhood,The Concept of Childhood,Basic Concepts of Development ,Basic Principles of Development,Factors Affecting Development,Prenatal Development, Birth, Newborn ,Developmental Features of the Newborn ,0-36 Months Physical Development Characteristics,0-36 Months Cognitive Development Characteristics,0-36 Months Language Development Characteristics ,0-36 Months Social-Emotional Development Characteristics ,0-36 Months Self-Care Skills and Self-Regulation ,Education Program for 0-36 Months ,Establishing the Relationship between Early Childhood Development and Preschool Teaching. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explains the basic concepts and principles of development, risk factors and protective factors affecting development. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Associates prenatal, birth and postnatal processes with factors affecting development. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the developmental characteristics of the newborn. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the developmental characteristics of 0-36 months child. | 13, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Discusses the principles and basic features of the preschool education program for 0-36-month-old children by associating them with the basic concepts and principles of development. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Development in Early Childhood | |
| 2 | The Concept of Childhood | Readings related the subject |
| 3 | Basic Concepts of Development | Readings related the subject |
| 4 | Basic Principles of Development | Readings related the subject |
| 5 | Factors Affecting Development | Readings related the subject |
| 6 | Prenatal Development, Birth, Newborn | Readings related the subject |
| 7 | Developmental Features of the Newborn | Readings related the subject |
| 8 | 0-36 Months Physical Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 9 | 0-36 Months Cognitive Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 10 | 0-36 Months Language Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 11 | 0-36 Months Social-Emotional Development Characteristics | Readings and videos related the subject |
| 12 | 0-36 Months Self-Care Skills and Self-Regulation | Readings related the subject |
| 13 | Education Program for 0-36 Months | Examining the MEB Curriculum for 0-36 Months |
| 14 | Establishing the Relationship between Early Childhood Development and Preschool Teaching |
| Resources |
| Smith, J. T. (2022). Development in Early Childhood [A Multicultural Perspective]. Nobel Academic Publishing. Berk, L. E. (2018). Babies and Children: From Prenatal to Middle Childhood. Nobel Academic Publishing. Çetin, Ş. (Editor) (2018). Education in Infancy with Applied Activity Examples. Nobel Academic Publishing. Sağlam, M. & Aral, N. (2016). Child and Childhood Concepts in the Historical Process. Child and Civilization, 1(2), 43-56. Yükselen, A., Savcı, F., Özan, G. B., Baysan, M. P., Öztürk, S. M. & Yıldırım, E. (2017). Investigation of Developmental Levels of Children Between 0-36 Months Living in Istanbul. H.Ü. Journal of Faculty of Health Sciences, 3(1), 59-71. |
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. | 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. | ||||||
| 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 | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |