Pre-School Education
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

OKLP111

Course Name:

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. AYSUN GÜROL

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. AYSUN GÜROL
Öğr.Gör. GİZEM TÜRİTOĞLU
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TUĞBA KORKMAZ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to have the students gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the following areas: Definitions, principles, importance and benefits of early childhood education, basic information about early childhood education, approaches, theories and programs, foundational philosophies and history of early childhood education, current status of early childhood education around the world and in Turkey, the characteristics and needs of children in early childhood period, the characteristics of early childhood teachers, types of early childhood institutions and programs, physical, social and educational environment of early childhood programs, the role and importance of family in early childhood childhood.

Course Content:

Early childhood concept, early childhood and preschool education in Turkey and in the world, description, principles, improvement and benefits of preschool education, basic ideas of preschool education and historical development of preschool education, present situation of preschool education in Turkey and in the world, basic characteristics of preschool teacher, kind of preschool education’ institutions (kindergarten, day care center etc.), physical, social and educational environment characteristics in preschool institution, family importance and role of preschool education, approaches and theories with regard to early childhood development and education, early childhood education programs, role of family and importance of family involvement in early childhood education.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the early childhood education, its principles, importance and benefits.
2) Compare and contrast the foundational theories and philosophies in early childhood education.
3) Know general characteristics of the child in accordance with development areas.
4) Explain the characteristics and needs of children in early childhood education.
5) Understand the role and importance of family involvement in early childhood education.
6) Compare and contrast the early childhood education across the different countries.
7) Recognize the early childhood programs.
8) Recognize the characteristics of early childhood teachers and staff working in this institutions.
9) Discuss the physical, social and educational characteristic of early childhood settings
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Fundamental characteristics and needs of early childhood	Related resources
2)	Early childhood education, principles, importance and benefits of early childhood education	Related resources
3)	Foundational theories in early childhood education and history of early childhood education	Related resources
4)	Early childhood education around the world and Turkey	Related resources
5)	Early childhood education institutions	Related resources
6)	Characteristics of early childhood education institutions (physical, social and educational)	Related resources
7)	Characteristics of early childhood teachers	Related resources
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Characteristics of staff working in early childhood education institutions	Related resources
10)	Early childhood education programs and features	Related resources
11)	Models and approaches of early childhood education	Related resources
12)	Preschool education programme of Ministry of Education	Related resources
13)	Role and importance of family in early childhood education	Related resources
14)	Childrens rights	Related resources
15)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders sunumları
References:	Haktanır. G. (Ed.) (2007). Okul Öncesi Eğitime Giriş. Anı Yayıncılık Ankara. Balat, G.U. (Ed.) (2010). Okul Öncesi Eğitime Giriş. Pegem Akademi, Ankara Demiriz, S., Ulutaş, İ. ve Karadağ, A. (2011). Okulöncesi Eğitim Kurumlarında Eğitim Ortamı ve Donanım, Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. Zembat, R. (2014). Okul Öncesi Eğitime Giriş. Hedef CS, Ankara

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Program Outcomes
1) P1.Having the ability to use the native language correctly and effectively
2) P2. Being aware of personal differences.
3) P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.
4) P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.
5) P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.
6) P6. Having the necessary knowledge about the written materials on early childhood and being able to evaluate these materials on their conformity with early childhood development.
7) P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8) P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
9) P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.
10) P10. Being able to work efficiently with individuals and in groups in the ongoing projects, and being able to fulfil their responsibilities and to use initiative if necessary.
11) P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.
12) P12. Being able to use information communication technologies and to plan and implement them by considering the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
13) P13. Being aware of the importance of family participation in the pre-school period and being able to plan and implement activities that encourage family participation.
14) P14. Having knowledge about approaches in classroom management and being able to apply them effectively to educational environments.
15) P15. Being able to choose the appropriate tools or materials to be used for the related subject and activity and to develop them according to their purpose.
16) P16. Being able to observe various measurement and evaluation methods in the field, and to follow the individual development with the method that is best suited to its conditions.
17) P17. Being able to apply the approaches, aims, targets and techniques of special education programs directed to the field with the basic values and principles on which the education system is based.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	P1.Having the ability to use the native language correctly and effectively	3
2)	P2. Being aware of personal differences.	4
3)	P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.	3
4)	P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.	4
5)	P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.	3
6)	P6. Having the necessary knowledge about the written materials on early childhood and being able to evaluate these materials on their conformity with early childhood development.	1
7)	P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8)	P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.	4
9)	P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.	4
10)	P10. Being able to work efficiently with individuals and in groups in the ongoing projects, and being able to fulfil their responsibilities and to use initiative if necessary.
11)	P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.	2
12)	P12. Being able to use information communication technologies and to plan and implement them by considering the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
13)	P13. Being aware of the importance of family participation in the pre-school period and being able to plan and implement activities that encourage family participation.	2
14)	P14. Having knowledge about approaches in classroom management and being able to apply them effectively to educational environments.	1
15)	P15. Being able to choose the appropriate tools or materials to be used for the related subject and activity and to develop them according to their purpose.
16)	P16. Being able to observe various measurement and evaluation methods in the field, and to follow the individual development with the method that is best suited to its conditions.
17)	P17. Being able to apply the approaches, aims, targets and techniques of special education programs directed to the field with the basic values and principles on which the education system is based.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Peer Review
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
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
Presentation
Peer Review
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	5	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	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	7	10	70
Presentations / Seminar	2	1	2
Homework Assignments	5	5	25
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			141