Child Development
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CGE116

Course Name:

Development and Education in Early Childhood I

Course Semester:

Spring

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 :

Prof. Dr. SERVET BAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. SERVET BAL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course; newborn, early childhood (0-3 years) motor development, cognitive development, language development, perceptual development, social and emotional development, development of self-care skills, sexual development, moral development, monitoring and evaluation of infant development, and supporting development.
Course Content:	Prenatal development, birth and newborn, physical and motor development in infancy (0-3 years), cognitive development, communication and language development, perceptual development, social and emotional development, sexual development, moral development, development of self-care skills, development of infants monitoring-evaluation and supportive training.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Tells the physical and psychological characteristics of the newborn, sensory development and reflexes.
2) Tells the motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional development process and the factors affecting this process in infancy.
3) Lists the developmental characteristics of infancy according to age and developmental areas.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) It develops games and activities that support the development of babies, makes landscaping, and supports development.
2) Gains hands-on experience in monitoring the development of children aged 0-3.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Cooperates with the family and related professionals to support the development of the baby.
Learning Competence
1) Summarizes the concepts and theories related to the development of infants.
2) Evaluates the development process of babies.
Field Specific Competence
1) Discusses the factors affecting development in infancy.
2) Demonstrates the ability to understand and interpret current scientific findings in the field.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Recognizes the developmental risks in infancy and makes necessary referrals.
2) Counsels families to support baby's safety, care and development.
3) Evaluates services and policies regarding infancy.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction / Orientation
2)	Newborn (Neonatal) Period
3)	Physical and Motor Development at 0-3 Years
4)	Physical and Motor Development at 0-3 Years
5)	Cognitive Development at the Age of 0-3
6)	Language Development at the Age of 0-3
7)	Perceptual Development at 0-3 Years
8)	Midterm
9)	Social-Emotional Development at the Age of 0-3
10)	Sexual and Moral Development at the Age of 0-3
11)	Development of Self-Care Skills at 0-3 Years Old
12)	Monitoring and Evaluating the Development of Babies
13)	Supporting Development
14)	Student Presentations
15)	Student Presentations
16)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

DOĞUM ÖNCESİNDEN ERGENLİĞE ÇOCUK GELİŞİMİ
Editör: Prof. Dr. E. Nilgün BAYSAL METİN, Pegem Akademi. Ankara, 2016

ERKEN ÇOCUKLUK DÖNEMİNDE GELİŞİM I
Editör: Prof. Dr. Aysel KÖKSAL AKYOL, Anı yayıncılık. Ankara, 2017

Trawick-Swith, J. ERKEN ÇOCUKLUK DÖNEMİNDE GELİŞİM (Çok Kültürlü Bir Bakış Açısı).
Çeviri Editörü: Prof. Dr. Berrin AKMAN, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Ankara, 2013

Her Yönüyle Okul Öncesi Eğitim 1, BEBEKLİK DÖNEMİNDE GELİŞİM,
Editör: Prof. Dr. Figen TURAN, Prof. Dr. Arzu İPEK YÜKSELEN. Ankara: Hedef Yayınevi.2017

ÇOCUK GELİŞİMİ. Editör: Prof. Dr. Neriman ARAL. Prof. Dr. Z.Fulya TEMEL, Hedef Yayınevi, Ankara,2018

References:

Sunum ve makaleler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	4	5	2	7	3	13	8	14	9	10	12	11
Program Outcomes
1) Have knowledge of children's development, learning characteristics and difficulties.
2) It acquires basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in child development by using the necessary teaching and learning tools and resources.
3) It has the knowledge of evaluating and interpreting the correctness, reliability and validity of information about child development.
4) In the field of child development, interprets and evaluates evidence-based data, using advanced knowledge and skills, covering areas of physical-motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development, for children with normal and abnormal development by observing ethical values. develops solutions and makes team work.
5) In the field of child development, it has the ability to produce different solutions with a evidence-based approach to problem situations for children with normal and abnormal development.
6) Responsible for trans-disciplinary work in the field of child development and fulfill its duty effectively.
7) Introduces the theoretical and practical advanced knowledge acquired in the field of child development, shows the generations and the learning.
8) Vocational projects, researches and activities plans, practices and processes are evaluated and evaluated for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.
9) It informs the related persons and institutions about the issues related to the field of child development and shares suggestions of solutions for problems and problems with active and qualified experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative support.
10) Evaluates its knowledge with a critical approach, determines its own learning needs and directs its learning
11) Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning by using the ways of reaching information effectively.
12) Quality management and processes, including infants, children and families, have sufficient awareness of individual, environmental protection and occupational safety, act and participate in these processes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have knowledge of children's development, learning characteristics and difficulties.	5
2)	It acquires basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in child development by using the necessary teaching and learning tools and resources.	5
3)	It has the knowledge of evaluating and interpreting the correctness, reliability and validity of information about child development.	5
4)	In the field of child development, interprets and evaluates evidence-based data, using advanced knowledge and skills, covering areas of physical-motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development, for children with normal and abnormal development by observing ethical values. develops solutions and makes team work.	5
5)	In the field of child development, it has the ability to produce different solutions with a evidence-based approach to problem situations for children with normal and abnormal development.	5
6)	Responsible for trans-disciplinary work in the field of child development and fulfill its duty effectively.	5
7)	Introduces the theoretical and practical advanced knowledge acquired in the field of child development, shows the generations and the learning.	5
8)	Vocational projects, researches and activities plans, practices and processes are evaluated and evaluated for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.	3
9)	It informs the related persons and institutions about the issues related to the field of child development and shares suggestions of solutions for problems and problems with active and qualified experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative support.	3
10)	Evaluates its knowledge with a critical approach, determines its own learning needs and directs its learning	5
11)	Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning by using the ways of reaching information effectively.	3
12)	Quality management and processes, including infants, children and families, have sufficient awareness of individual, environmental protection and occupational safety, act and participate in these processes.	2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	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	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	6	84
Study Hours Out of Class	2	1	2
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			140