Child Development and Education with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ÇGE508

Course Name:

Early Childhood Researches

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	8

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

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 :

Assoc. Prof. ASUDE BALABAN DAĞAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. ASUDE BALABAN DAĞAL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The primary aim of this course is; The aim is to provide information about current studies in child development from infancy to the end of adolescence in recent years and to gain the ability to evaluate these studies.
Course Content:	Early childhood development and to follow the investigations in Turkey and other countries in the education field, this research to analyze, taking into account scientific principles, synthesis and evaluation, evaluation by discussing the terms of her contribution to the results of research of child development.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Gains basic information consisting of examples about the studies carried out in the last five years in our country on the basic issues of child development.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Gains information about preferred topics, measurement and evaluation methods, information and discussion in studies in the field of child development.
Field Specific Competence
1) Evaluate the importance of field studies and their contributions to practice, and interpret field studies and contributions at the basic level.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview of Infancy and Early Childhood Studies
2)	Overview of Infancy and Early Childhood Studies
3)	An Overview of Early Childhood Research
4)	An Overview of Early Childhood Research
5)	Overview of Early Adolescence (Primary School-Middle School) Period Studies
6)	General Research on the First Adolescence (Primary School-Middle School) Period
7)	Midterm
8)	Adolescent Studies
9)	Examples from Field Studies on Educators and Administrators in the Context of Child Development
10)	Examples from Field Studies on Families in the Context of Child Development
11)	Examination of field studies on school and its physical characteristics
12)	Presentation of examples from master's theses made in recent years
13)	Presentation of examples from doctoral theses made in recent years
14)	Examples from Unicef's Studies in Turkey
15)	Presentations.
16)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Sunum ve makaleler.

References:

Aral, N., Baran, G., Bulut, Ş. ve Çimen, S. 2000. Çocuk gelişimi I. Ya-Pa Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Bayhan San, P. ve Artan, İ. 2004. Çocuk gelişimi ve eğitimi. Morpa Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul.
Oktay, A.1999. Yaşamın sihirli yılları: Okulöncesi Dönem. Epsilon Yayınevi, İstanbul.
Aral N, A, Kandır ve M, Can Yaşar. 2000. Okul öncesi eğitim ve anasınıfı programları.Ya-Pa Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Aral, N., Baran, G., Bulut, Ş. ve Çimen, S. 2000. Çocuk gelişimi II. Ya-Pa Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Aral, N., Baran, G., Bulut, Ş. ve Çimen, S. 2000. Çocuk gelişimi I. Ya-Pa Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Bayhan San, P. ve Artan, İ. 2004. Çocuk gelişimi ve eğitimi. Morpa Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul.
Oktay, A.1999. Yaşamın sihirli yılları: Okulöncesi Dönem. Epsilon Yayınevi, İstanbul.
Aral N, A, Kandır ve M, Can Yaşar. 2000. Okul öncesi eğitim ve anasınıfı programları.Ya-Pa Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Aral, N., Baran, G., Bulut, Ş. ve Çimen, S. 2000. Çocuk gelişimi II. Ya-Pa Yayıncılık, İstanbul.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
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.	5
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.	1
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
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.	5
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.	5
7)	Acts in accordance with scientific ethics and observes the psychological conditions of the child and family regarding experimental research on children.	1
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.	1
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.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Homework
Report Writing
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
Individual Project
Group project
Presentation
Reporting
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	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	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	16	48
Presentations / Seminar	16	48
Homework Assignments	16	48
Midterms	1	15
Paper Submission	16	16
Final	1	15
Total Workload		232