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:

ÇGE517

Course Name:

Early Literacy

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 :

Öğr.Gör. HATİCE NUR GÖKCAN ALHAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. B.Öğretim Elemanı

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to enable children to explain and evaluate school readiness, and to plan and implement activities that prepare children for primary school and facilitate their transition from pre-school programs to primary school, taking into account the differences among children and among themselves.

Course Content:

Defining the basic concepts of literacy and children's literature, predictive skills of reading and writing, the relationship between language and early literacy, age-appropriate book selection criteria, the importance of interactive book reading, the development of literacy in children from birth to the age of seven, the effects of home environment on literacy acquisition, early literacy skills. Approaches used, strategies to support early literacy skills in home and school environment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows the differences between early literacy and literacy.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Learns how to evaluate children's literacy skills.
Field Specific Competence
1) Explain the developmental changes in literacy skills in childhood.
2) Explain the differences between the literacy skills of children with normal development and special needs.
3) Knows how to support the literacy skills of children aged 0-7.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic concepts of literacy and children's literature
2)	Language, thought and learning
3)	Spoken language systems
4)	Spoken language systems
5)	Written language systems
6)	Written language systems
6)	Written language systems
6)	Written language systems
6)	Written language systems
7)	Midterm
8)	The beginning of literacy
9)	Literacy skills in the period from three to five years old.
10)	Literacy skills from the age of five to seven
11)	Effects of home environment on literacy acquisition.
11)	Effects of home environment on literacy acquisition.
11)	Effects of home environment on literacy acquisition.
11)	Effects of home environment on literacy acquisition.
12)	Components of early literacy and burgeoning literacy.
13)	Early literacy and burgeoning literacy teaching strategies.
14)	Supporting language and literacy in preschool education institutions.
15)	Presentations
16)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Sunum ve makaleler.
References:	1. Turan, F., Akoğlu, G. (2011). Okul öncesi dönemde sesbilgisel farkındalık eğitimi., Eğitim ve Bilim.36(161). 64-75. 2. Temel, F. (2015) (Editör). Dil ve Erken Okuryazarlık. Ankara:Hedef Yayıncılık.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
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
Observation
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