Pre-School Education
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

EGTP412

Course Name:

Comparative Education

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Vocational Knowledge

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TUĞBA KORKMAZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TUĞBA KORKMAZ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to examine the educational systems of different countries in various aspects, to analyze the situations related to the teaching of the special field in these countries, to compare the educational systems of countries with each other and the situation in our country.
Course Content:	By reviewing the educational systems, curricula and teacher training models of different countries, students develop critical perspectives on educational issues. Definition of comparative education, history of comparative education, methods of comparative education, comparative study of educational systems, American, English, German, Finland, Greek, Russian, Korea, Japan educational systems

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Describe cooperative education Know content and history of cooperative education
2) Explain methods and research area of cooperative education
3) Explain international institutes, international tests and describe their roles.
4) compare different countries education systems trough structure, school level and type, funding, operation.
5) compare different countries education system for gender rate, social justice, equality
6) compare different countries education systems for reforms and developments
7) compare different countries education system
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Explaining lesson plan
2)	Defines comparative education and scopes	İlgili okumaların yapılması
3)	Scope and history of cooperative education	İlgili okumaların yapılması
4)	Methods and research area of cooperative education	İlgili okumaların yapılması
5)	UNESCO, World Bank, OECD, EU, African Education and Development Council PİSA and TİMSS	İlgili okumaların yapılması
6)	German education system
7)	American education system
8)
9)	Finland education system
10)	Russian education system
11)	Korea education system
12)	English education system
13)	Japanese education system
14)	Chinese education system

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Balcı, Ali, (2009) Karşılaştırmalı Eğitim Sistemleri,Ankara:Pegem A Yayıncılık Dr. Ayşen Bakioğlu; Karşılaştırmalı Eğitim. Yayınevi:Eğitim Kitabevi
References:	Balcı, Ali, (2009) Karşılaştırmalı Eğitim Sistemleri,Ankara:Pegem A Yayıncılık Dr. Ayşen Bakioğlu; Karşılaştırmalı Eğitim. Yayınevi:Eğitim Kitabevi

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) P1.Having the ability to use the native language correctly and effectively
2) P2. Being aware of personal differences.
3) P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.
4) P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.
5) P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.
6) P6. Having the necessary knowledge about the written materials on early childhood and being able to evaluate these materials on their conformity with early childhood development.
7) P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8) P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
9) P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.
10) P10. Being able to work efficiently with individuals and in groups in the ongoing projects, and being able to fulfil their responsibilities and to use initiative if necessary.
11) P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.
12) P12. Being able to use information communication technologies and to plan and implement them by considering the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
13) P13. Being aware of the importance of family participation in the pre-school period and being able to plan and implement activities that encourage family participation.
14) P14. Having knowledge about approaches in classroom management and being able to apply them effectively to educational environments.
15) P15. Being able to choose the appropriate tools or materials to be used for the related subject and activity and to develop them according to their purpose.
16) P16. Being able to observe various measurement and evaluation methods in the field, and to follow the individual development with the method that is best suited to its conditions.
17) P17. Being able to apply the approaches, aims, targets and techniques of special education programs directed to the field with the basic values and principles on which the education system is based.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	P1.Having the ability to use the native language correctly and effectively
2)	P2. Being aware of personal differences.
3)	P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.
4)	P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.
5)	P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.
6)	P6. Having the necessary knowledge about the written materials on early childhood and being able to evaluate these materials on their conformity with early childhood development.
7)	P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8)	P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
9)	P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.
10)	P10. Being able to work efficiently with individuals and in groups in the ongoing projects, and being able to fulfil their responsibilities and to use initiative if necessary.
11)	P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.
12)	P12. Being able to use information communication technologies and to plan and implement them by considering the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
13)	P13. Being aware of the importance of family participation in the pre-school period and being able to plan and implement activities that encourage family participation.
14)	P14. Having knowledge about approaches in classroom management and being able to apply them effectively to educational environments.
15)	P15. Being able to choose the appropriate tools or materials to be used for the related subject and activity and to develop them according to their purpose.
16)	P16. Being able to observe various measurement and evaluation methods in the field, and to follow the individual development with the method that is best suited to its conditions.
17)	P17. Being able to apply the approaches, aims, targets and techniques of special education programs directed to the field with the basic values and principles on which the education system is based.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Group project
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Paper Submission	1	% 20
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Presentations / Seminar	1	60	60
Final	1	60	60
Total Workload			120