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:

ÇGE515

Course Name:

Language Development and Assessment Methods 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 :

Assoc. Prof. ASUDE BALABAN DAĞAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. ASUDE BALABAN DAĞAL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

It aims to gain competencies about language development, cognitive development and theories of children in early childhood, to have in-depth information about language and communication disorders, aphasia, stuttering, and to obtain information about applications that support language development.

Course Content:

Concepts, theories about language development and language development in early childhood, factors affecting language development, scales and tests used in the evaluation of children's language development at home and abroad, language development assessment practices, basic concepts related to language and communication disorders, types, possible causes and prevalence, different approaches used in the evaluation of communication disorders (medical and psycholinguistic approaches), characteristics of children with language and communication disorders, diagnosis and intervention process in language and communication disorders, approaches, counseling and case analysis for children's families.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Compares cognitive and language development theories.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Gains knowledge and experience about cognitive and language development assessment of children and supportive studies.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Learns the basic concepts of cognitive and language development and theories of cognitive and language development.
2) Learns early language skills and components of language in childhood.
Field Specific Competence
1) Explain the causes of individual differences in cognitive and language development and the factors affecting cognitive and language development.
2) It offers suggestions for supporting the cognitive, language and concept development of children in different developmental stages.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The Relationship Between Cognitive Development and Language Development
2)	Basic concepts in Cognitive and Language development
3)	Cognitive and Language development Influencing factors
4)	Cognitive Development Processes and Components of Language
5)	Early Language Development Steps
6)	Information Processing Theories
7)	Midterm
8)	Cognitive and Language development theories
9)	Basic Concepts of Language
10)	Language Development Periods
11)	Language Development Theories
12)	Early Literacy Skills
13)	Language and Communication Problems
14)	Second Language Education in Preschool and Childhood
15)	Activities that Support Language Development
16)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Sunum ve makaleler.
References:	Temel, F. (2014). Erken çocuklukta dil edinimi. Ankara: Vize Yayıncılık Diken, İ. H. (2012). Erken çocukluk döneminde dil becerilerini geliştirme. Maya Akademi. Temel, F. (2014). Erken çocuklukta dil edinimi. Ankara: Vize Yayıncılık

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	4	2	3	5	6
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.	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.	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.	5
7)	Acts in accordance with scientific ethics and observes the psychological conditions of the child and family regarding experimental research on children.	3
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.	2
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
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