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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

OKLP308

Course Name:

Literacy of Early Childhood

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

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 :

Assoc. Prof. HALİDE GAMZE İNCE YAKAR

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. HALİDE GAMZE İNCE YAKAR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The primary aim of this course is to support the child's reading, listening and speaking skills with oral and written literary texts in early childhood. It is also to contribute to the spiritual world and personality of the child with national and then universal accumulation of interest and human values. It is also among the objectives of the course to gain a habit of spending pleasant time with oral and written texts.

Course Content:

The main function of children's literature,
* The place of children's books in the child's development process, the features that early childhood literature works should bear in terms of form and content,
* Evaluating a work in terms of content and form every week based on a list of dominant examples of early children's literature,
* Basic elements of children's literature (subject, characters, language and expression, painting, literary genres etc.)
* Duties of the person who brings the child together with literature,
* Relationship of children's literature with other arts

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) the student knows the basic concepts and elements of children's literature. Knows what to do in the selection, analysis and application of the work.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) The student knows what to do in choosing children's literature, reading and practicing the work.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Choosing works related to Early Childhood Literature, knowing the features they should bear in terms of content and form, correct application of the works, making relations with other art branches.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The main function of Children's Literature
2)	* The place of children's books in the child's development process, the features that early childhood literature works should bear in terms of form and content, In terms of subject
3)	The place of children's books in the child's development process, the features that early childhood literature works should bear in terms of form and content, Vocabulary and content
4)	* The place of children's books in the child's development process, the features that early childhood literature works should bear in terms of form and content Format and picture
5)	The place of children's books in the child's development process, the features that early childhood literature works should bear in terms of form and content Literary characters and their features
6)	Evaluating a work in terms of content and form every week based on a list of dominant examples of early children's literature, Introducing books to students, giving instructions on how to evaluate the works
7)	* Basic elements of children's literature literary genres
8)	Basic elements of children's literature literary genres
9)	Basic elements of children's literature language and expression
10)	Basic elements of children's literature paintings
11)	Duties of the person who brings the child together with literature,
12)	Sample book review (in terms of form and content)
13)	Relationship of children's literature with other arts Movies and theater works adapted from children's literature
14)	Relationship of children's literature with other arts Special places and museums that bring children together with literature

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Sever,S.(2003). Çocuk ve Edebiyat, Kök Yayıncılık, Ankara Yalçın,A. ve Aytaş,G. (2005) Çocuk Edebiyatı, Akçağ Yayıncılık, Ankara Şirin, M.R. (2006) Dersimiz Çocuk, İz Yayıncılık,İstanbul Şirin, M.R. (2019) Çocuk, Çocukluk ve Çocuk Edebiyatı, Kapı Yayınları, İstanbul
References:	Sever,S.(2003). Çocuk ve Edebiyat, Kök Yayıncılık, Ankara Yalçın,A. ve Aytaş,G. (2005) Çocuk Edebiyatı, Akçağ Yayıncılık, Ankara Şirin, M.R. (2006) Dersimiz Çocuk, İz Yayıncılık,İstanbul Şirin, M.R. (2019) Çocuk, Çocukluk ve Çocuk Edebiyatı, Kapı Yayınları, İstanbul

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
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	5
2)	P2. Being aware of personal differences.	4
3)	P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.	4
4)	P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.	4
5)	P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.	3
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.	5
7)	P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8)	P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.	3
9)	P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.	3
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.	2
11)	P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.	3
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.	3
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.	4
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.	2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	28	2	56
Application	2	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	2	2	4
Homework Assignments	1	4	4
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			65