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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CGE333

Course Name:

Children's Literature

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:

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 :

Öğr.Gör. GİZEM TÜRİTOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. GİZEM TÜRİTOĞLU
Prof. Dr. SERVET BAL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The main objective of the course is teaching the students the content, illustration and physical properties of the children?s books, and revealing discussion of importance of a good book by presenting examples. It is aimed to gain the student theoretical and practical information about types and features of the children?s books, story choosing and preparing techniques at the end of the course.

Course Content:

Children and literature, Importance, purpose and function of children's literature, its contribution to the development of the child, History of children's literature in the world and in Turkey, Children's books and types according to age groups, Internal and external structure features of picture story books, Reading models, Interactive books with children reading, Demonstrating unqualified children's books with examples and the negative effects of these books on children's development. Types of literature in childhood –Children and media, Storytelling techniques in pre-school period, Activities to be applied after the story, Supporting early literacy skills through picture story books, writing stories for children of different age groups, Points to consider when writing stories, Children's libraries.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the concepts related to children's literature.
2) Explain the importance of children's literature,
3) Explains the internal structure and external structure features that should be found in children's books.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Tells stories to children by using different story techniques in early childhood.
2) Applies reinforcing activities with the active participation of children after story reading.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Lists the types of children's literature and shows examples.
Field Specific Competence
1) Discusses the benefits of children's literature to the development of children.
2) Selects books suitable for children's ages and developmental characteristics.
3) Examines and evaluates children's books in different age groups.
4) Shows unqualified children's books with examples.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) It guides families and educators in choosing books suitable for their age group.
2) Prepares children's books for children of different age groups.
3) Writes stories for children aged 2-6 according to their developmental levels.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction / Orientation
2)	Children and literature, Importance, purpose and function of children's literature, Contribution of children's literature to the development of children.
3)	History of children's literature in the world and in Turkey.
4)	Children's books by age groups, Types of books (Toy books, ABC concept-activity books, picture story books).
5)	“External Structure” and “Internal Structure” features of picture story books.
6)	Models of reading books, Reading interactively with children, Demonstrating unqualified children's books with examples and the negative effects of these books on children's development.
7)	Midterm
8)	Choosing a picture story book and reading an interactive book for children aged 3-6, Activities to be applied after the story
9)	Storytelling techniques using different materials in early childhood.
10)	Supporting early literacy skills through picture story books. The importance and influence of the family, the environment and the teacher in this regard.
11)	Children's literature genres – Children and media.	Student Presentations.
12)	Children's literature genres – Children and media.	Student Presentations.
13)	Writing stories for children. Points to consider when writing a story.
14)	To illustrate the story written for the child, to turn it into a product by using different techniques.
15)	Final.
16)	Evaluation of final exam questions.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Sunum ve makaleler.
References:	Yükselen ve ark. (Edit: Uzm. Ayşe TURLA) (2018). Çocuk Edebiyatı. Hedef Yayıncılık, Ankara. Yükselen ve Ark. (Edit: Prof. Dr. Mübeccel GÖNEN) (2013). Çocuk Edebiyatı. Eğiten Kitap, Ankara.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	5	3	6	7	8	4	9	10	11	12	13
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.	3
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.	5
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.	5
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.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	2	20	40
Presentations / Seminar	1	2	2
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			114