Child Development and Education non-thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ÇGE511

Course Name:

Educational Approaches, Programs and Applications in Early Childhood Period

Course Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	8

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. SERVET BAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Examining different preschool education approaches applied in the world, discussing applicable approaches for our country by comparing them with the conditions in Turkey, and determining the most suitable features for each approach discussed.

Course Content:

The development of early childhood education in the world and Turkey, the identification of early childhood education programs, Maria Montessori, Highscop, Reggio Emilia, Head Start, Bank Street, Waldorf etc. alternative approaches, aims and principles of preparing programs for early childhood, education methods and techniques, determining objectives and indicators for development areas, planning daily education flow according to monthly education plan, preparing appropriate activities, implementation strategies of education program, family participation, program evaluation process and adult education.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the basic principles and concepts related to learning.
2) Explain learning theories and approaches.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Evaluates the factors affecting learning in early childhood.
2) Designs the necessary environment and educational content for effective learning in early childhood.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The situation of pre-school education in Turkey.
2)	Preschool education models.
3)	Preschool education approaches applied in the world
4)	Project Approach
5)	Reggio Emilia Approach
6)	Montessori Approach
7)	Midterm
8)	Waldorf Schools
9)	Steiner Approach
10)	High Scope Approach
11)	Homeschools, Open Education Approach
12)	Child-to-Child Education Approach
13)	Bank Street Approach
14)	Philosophy purposes, prevalence, training programs and implementation processes of each approach and comparison with the practices in our country
15)	Philosophy purposes, prevalence, training programs and implementation processes of each approach and comparison with the practices in our country
16)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Sunum ve makaleler.

References:

İnan, Z.& İnan, T. (2016). Okul Öncesi Eğitimde Etkili Uygulamalar. Nobel Yayınevi
Fazlıoğlu, Y. & Temel, F. (2016). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Kuramlar. Vize Yayınevi
Trawick-Smith, J. W. (2013). Erken çocukluk döneminde gelişim: Çok kültürlü bir bakış açısı. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Çeviren: Prof. Dr. Berrin Akman
Catron, C. E., & Allen, J. (2008). Early childhood curriculum: A creative play model. Prentice hall.
Santrock, J. W. (2015). Yaşam boyu gelişim: gelişim psikolojisi: Life-span development. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic. Limited Şti. Çeviren: Prof. Dr. Galip Yüksel
Güneysu, S. V., Çağlayan, E., & Kaygısız, P. (2005). Beyin araştırmalarının eğitime yansıması. Ankara: SMG Yayıncılık, 11-13.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	3	2	4
Program Outcomes
1) Has advanced knowledge about cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social and emotional development areas all children aged 0-18.
2) Knows all the concepts related to development and education for children in the 0-18 age group, follows the studies on this subject and plans original studies.
3) The knowledge gained in the areas of cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for children in the 0-18 age group; It is used to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, families and society in units related to the profession.
4) It identifies the problems of 0-18 age group children and their families in the country in the fields of health, development, education and social services and generates appropriate solutions and original ideas by using their basic knowledge about these problems.
5) They produce original solutions using their advanced knowledge on Child Development and Education, use these solutions in practice, interpret the results by interpreting the information, and critically analyze a set of information.
6) The knowledge gained in the professional field; It can be used for health, education and social service institutions, especially for children and families, works effectively in developmental and educational programs and related projects, and participates in research.
7) Acts in accordance with scientific ethics and observes the psychological conditions of the child and family regarding experimental research on children.
8) Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant laws, regulations and legislation as an example to the society with its appearance, attitudes and behaviors.
9) The individual has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety of 0-18 age group including their families and behaves appropriately and participates in quality management and processes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has advanced knowledge about cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social and emotional development areas all children aged 0-18.	5
2)	Knows all the concepts related to development and education for children in the 0-18 age group, follows the studies on this subject and plans original studies.	5
3)	The knowledge gained in the areas of cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for children in the 0-18 age group; It is used to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, families and society in units related to the profession.	5
4)	It identifies the problems of 0-18 age group children and their families in the country in the fields of health, development, education and social services and generates appropriate solutions and original ideas by using their basic knowledge about these problems.	3
5)	They produce original solutions using their advanced knowledge on Child Development and Education, use these solutions in practice, interpret the results by interpreting the information, and critically analyze a set of information.	5
6)	The knowledge gained in the professional field; It can be used for health, education and social service institutions, especially for children and families, works effectively in developmental and educational programs and related projects, and participates in research.	3
7)	Acts in accordance with scientific ethics and observes the psychological conditions of the child and family regarding experimental research on children.	1
8)	Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant laws, regulations and legislation as an example to the society with its appearance, attitudes and behaviors.	1
9)	The individual has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety of 0-18 age group including their families and behaves appropriately and participates in quality management and processes.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project
Group project
Presentation
Reporting
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	16	48
Presentations / Seminar	16	48
Homework Assignments	16	48
Midterms	1	15
Paper Submission	16	16
Final	1	15
Total Workload		232