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:

ÇGE523

Course Name:

Effective Learning Environments in 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 :

Assoc. Prof. ASUDE BALABAN DAĞAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. ASUDE BALABAN DAĞAL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

It is aimed to determine and question the effective variables in creating an educational environment according to the approaches in the early childhood period, to question environmental safety, child-environment, physical-social relations, to show different examples, the quality of learning environments of child-friendly learning environments, and to design learning environments at micro and macro level.

Course Content:

This course; 21st century's expectations from individuals and 21st century's characteristics, concepts and processes related to learning, learning outcomes, formal and non-formal learning environments (home, school, street, museum, library, hospital, sports areas, etc.), and evaluation of the learning process. learning and non-learning, the conditions affecting learning (adult behaviors, learning tools, learner characteristics, etc.), learning styles, learning styles, lifelong learning, characteristics and principles of child-friendly learning environments, good examples abroad and in our country, It includes creating a model for effective learning environments.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Recognizes contemporary development and learning theories and pre-school education program based on these theories.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Have knowledge about creative thinking and artistic creation.
Field Specific Competence
1) Knows contemporary trends in the education and integration of children with different development.
2) Knows the development of educational thought and the development of ideas and values in children.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Can apply a program or model developed in pre-school education in the field.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The importance of the environment-child relationship.
2)	Discussion about the importance of the environment-child relationship.
3)	Theories about the ecology of human behavior.
4)	Child-friendly city in early childhood.
5)	Examples of child-friendly cities and child-friendly countries in early childhood.
6)	Examples of child-friendly cities and child-friendly countries in early childhood.
7)	Midterm
8)	The effect of local and global culture on early childhood learning environments.
9)	The effect of local and global culture on early childhood learning environments.
10)	Learning environments as a representative of community change.
11)	Environmental literacy and environmental education
12)	Learning environments for mainstreaming classes.
13)	Learning environments for mainstreaming classes.
14)	The impact of community change on learning environments
15)	The impact of community change on learning environments
16)	Final.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Sunumlar
References:	1. Gürol, A. (Çev. Edt.). (2018). Erken çocuklukta öğrenme yaklaşımları. Istanbul: Efe Akademi. 2. Schunk, D. H. (2011) (Çev.) Öğrenme Teorileri: Eğitimsel Bir Bakışla. Ankara: Nobel. 3. Ekinci, B. (Çev. Edt.). (2012). Erken çocukluk döneminde gelişim ve öğrenmenin değerlendirilmesi ve desteklenmesi. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
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.	1
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.	1
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
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.	1
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.	1
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.	3
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.	2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion
Social Activities
Case Study
Web Based Learning

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
Case study presentation

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