ÇGE568 Children and PhilosophyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Child Development and Education non-thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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: ÇGE568
Course Name: Children and Philosophy
Course Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 8
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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. GİZEM TÜRİTOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to enable students to learn the characteristics of philosophy education for children and the ways of doing philosophy with children, and to associate philosophy with curriculum.
Course Content: Historical and theoretical foundations of philosophy for children and communities (P4C), philosophical roots of P4C, games in philosophical inquiry, fields of philosophy, use of P4C in different fields in education, presenting stimuli in the process of philosophical inquiry, creating philosophical questions in philosophy inquiry sessions, philosophical inquiry in the process of inquiry. themes, methods used in P4C, history of childhood, analysis of children's books for P4C applications, course design for P4C applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understands the relationship of philosophy with daily life and children.
2) Establishes the relationship between philosophy education and thinking skills.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Uses methods effectively in P4C applications.
Field Specific Competence
1) Prepares practical examples of philosophy education for children.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction of course content and basic concepts Syllabus
2) Historical and theoretical foundations of philosophy for children and communities (P4C) presentation and article
3) What is philosophy education for children, what is its importance and necessity? Articles
4) Philosophical and educational dimensions of philosophy education for children Articles
5) Domestic and international studies in philosophy education for children Articles
6) Features of philosophy education programs for children Articles
7) Methods applied in the process of philosophical inquiry Articles
8) Midterm
9) Application examples of philosophy education for children
10) Application examples of philosophy education for children Articles
11) Problems and solution suggestions in philosophy education for children Articles
12) Problems and solution suggestions in philosophy education for children Articles
13) Evaluating the process of philosophical inquiry Articles
14) Final weeks

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Sunumlar
References: irek, N.(2012). Çocuklarla felsefe. İstanbul:Pan yayıncılık.
Dobelli, R. (2013). Hatasız düşünme sanatı. (Çev. I. Arda). İstanbul: NTV Yayınları.
Droit, R.P.(2010). Çocuklarla felsefe sohbetleri. (Çev. A. Karakış). Ankara: Say Yayınları.
Fisher, R. (2005). Thinking children to think. U.K: Nelson Thornes Publication.
Fisher, R. (2008). Teaching thinking philosophical enqıiry in the classroom. London: Bloomsbury Publishing
Lipman,M. ve Sharp, A. (2003). Thinking in education. UK: Cambridge University Press.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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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. 3
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. 4
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. 2
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. 2
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. 4
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
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Project 1 % 20
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 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Presentations / Seminar 14 4 56
Homework Assignments 7 4 28
Midterms 1 5 5
Paper Submission 1 15 15
Final 1 5 5
Total Workload 235