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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

OKLP403

Course Name:

Early Childhood Education in Different Countries

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Field Education

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TUĞBA KORKMAZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TUĞBA KORKMAZ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course; to inform the students about the established theories, approaches, programmes and models regarding early childhood education in national and international scale in a comparative perspective and hence help the students gain an understanding of the profession.
Course Content:	Foundational theories of pre-school education approaches to and models of pre-school education, Different systems of pre-school education in various countries.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To explain the features of preschool education system in different countries
2) To explain the characteristics of teacher training system in preschool education in different countries
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)	Introductions
2)	ECE history in our country
3)	Past ECE programs in our day-to-day country
4)	ECE programs in Northern European countries
5)	ECE programs in Europe
6)	ECE programs in Asian countries
7)	ECE programs in America
8)	Midterm week
9)	ECE programs in African countries
10)	Australia ECE program
11)	OECD and WorldBank reports
12)	Program presentations
13)	Program presentations
14)	Evaluation at the end of the semester

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	yok
References:	yok

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2
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
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.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Problem Solving
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
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	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Homework Assignments	3	5	15
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			77