Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

OKL511

Course Name:

Different Approaches in Preschool Education

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

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 :

Öğr.Gör. SÜMEYYE YÜCEL

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SANEM BÜLBÜL HÜNER

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to introduce program approaches and models to early childhood educator candidates and to contribute to the development of programs that may be valid for children in our country.

Course Content:

One of the important thinkers about education; Explaining the life and views of Rabelias, Montaigne, Ratke, Comenius, Locke, Fenelon, Rousseau, Pestalozzi, Salzman, Herbart, Fröbel, and Dewey, explaining the life and views of Montessori and the characteristics of Montessori schools, Vygotsky and Piaget's life and Explaining the views, Explaining Reggio Emilia approach in preschool education, Explaining the Bank Street program in preschool education, Explaining Waldorf schools in preschool education, Explaining the High / Scope approach in preschool education, Explaining the Head Start program in preschool education

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) List approaches and programs in early childhood education.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Explain approaches and programs in early childhood education
2) Compare approaches and programs in early childhood education
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	One of the important thinkers about education; Rabelias, Montaigne, Ratke, Comenius, Locke, Fenelon, Rousseau life and views	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2)	Life and views of Pestalozzi, Salzman, Herbart, Fröbel, and Dewey, who are important thinkers about education.	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
3)	The life and views of Montessori and the features of Montessori schools	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
4)	Piaget's life and views	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
5)	Vygotsky's life and views	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
6)	Explanation of Bank Street program in preschool education	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
7)	Child-to-child approach in preschool education	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
8)	Midterm
9)	Home education model	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
10)	Portage approach in preschool education	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
11)	High / Scope approach in preschool education	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
12)	Project approach in preschool education	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
13)	Explaining the Head Start program in preschool education	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
14)	Regio Emilio approach	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
15)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.
References:	Fulya Temel (Ed.) (2012).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) To be able to evaluate critically about preschool education
2) To be able to use the knowledge at the level of expertise gained in preschool education
3) To be able to comprehend the interaction between preschool education and other disciplines and create new information
4) Apply a scientific research, analysis and interpret the results
5) Following the developments in the field and improving himself throughout life
6) To be able to evaluate the strategies, policies and practices developed in preschool education and their results

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To be able to evaluate critically about preschool education	3
2)	To be able to use the knowledge at the level of expertise gained in preschool education	3
3)	To be able to comprehend the interaction between preschool education and other disciplines and create new information	4
4)	Apply a scientific research, analysis and interpret the results
5)	Following the developments in the field and improving himself throughout life	4
6)	To be able to evaluate the strategies, policies and practices developed in preschool education and their results	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Homework
Project preparation

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	3	% 20
Project	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	16	2	32
Project	1	30	30
Homework Assignments	3	20	60
Midterms	1	5	5
Final	1	5	5
Total Workload			164