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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CGE240

Course Name:

Special Teaching Methods

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department/Faculty/University

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):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to make students relevant and experienced in learning and teaching strategies, teaching methods and techniques, their relationship with practice, teaching tools and materials, teacher's duties and responsibilities in increasing the quality of teaching service.
Course Content:	Basic concepts of special education methods, characteristics of teaching methods and techniques, determining the appropriate methods and techniques that will make teaching qualified; Preparing a teaching plan using methods and techniques, examining application examples and comprehending application skills in this direction.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Will be able to define the characteristics of theories and approaches used in pre-school education. Will be able to define the characteristics of concept teaching in pre-school education.
2) Will be able to use the methods and techniques of pre-school education in their lessons.
3) Will be able to define the characteristics of alternative education systems in pre-school education.
4) Will be able to evaluate the suitability of classroom layouts used in pre-school education with the technique used.
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)	Basic concepts about special teaching methods	Presentation and articles
2)	Features of teaching methods and techniques	Presentation and articles
3)	Features of teaching methods and techniques	Presentation and articles
4)	Determining the appropriate methods and techniques that will make teaching qualified.	Presentation and articles
5)	Determining the appropriate methods and techniques that will make teaching qualified.	Presentation and articles
6)	Preparing a teaching plan using methods and techniques.	Presentation and articles
7)	MIDTERM
8)	Preparing a teaching plan using methods and techniques.	Presentation and articles
9)	Examining application examples and comprehending application skills in this direction.	Presentation and articles
10)	Examining application examples and comprehending application skills in this direction.	Presentation and articles
11)	Presentation and evaluation of the activities prepared as group work.	Presentation and articles
12)	Presentation and evaluation of the activities prepared as group work.	Presentation and articles
13)	Presentation and evaluation of the activities prepared as group work.	Presentation and articles
14)	FINAL

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Mustafa Sağlam (Editör), 2012. Özel Öğretim Yöntemleri I. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını. Yayın No: 2575.
Arzu Arıkan (Editör), 2013. Özel Öğretim Yöntemleri II. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını. Yayın No: 2988.
MEB, 2013. ”MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı”, “Etkinlik Kitabı” ve “Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı ile Bütünleştirilmiş Aile Destek Eğitim Rehberi- OBADER” Ankara: Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Yayınları.

References:

Ders slaytları, makaleler, videolar

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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.
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.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
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
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
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	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Homework Assignments	14	14
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		74