OKL512 Theories of Contemporary DevelopmentIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education non-thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education non-thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: OKL512
Course Name: Theories of Contemporary Development
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TUĞBA KORKMAZ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:
It is aimed to examine the theories of development and learning and the theories of contemporary theorists among these theories, to gain in-depth knowledge and to compare and discuss them.
Course Content:
Jean Jacques Rousseau, Froebel, Pestalozzi, Maria Montessori, Sigmund Freud (Psychoanalytic Theory), Piaget, Vygots§, John Dewey, Watson-Skinner, Werteimer & Kohler & Koffka; Eric Erikson, Bandura, John Bowlby, Arnold Gesell, Lawrence Kohlberg, Carl Rogers, Maslow, Computing Theories, Constructivism, Capacity Building.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Recognizes contemporary development and learning theories and preschool education program based on these theories.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Knows and compares contemporary learning and teaching concepts and models.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Know and compare contemporary approaches in preschool education.
Field Specific Competence
1) Can use educational technologies in preschool education applications.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Apply a program or model developed in pre-school education in the field.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Jean Jacques Rousseau Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
2) Jean Jacques Rousseau Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
3) Froebel Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
4) Pestalozzi Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
5) Maria Montessori Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
6) Sigmund Freud (Psychoanalytic Theory) Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
7) Piaget, Vygotsky Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
8) Midterm
9) John Dewey Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
10) Watson-Skinner Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
11) Werteimer & Kohler & Koffka Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
12) Eric Erikson, Bandura, John Bowlby Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
13) Arnold Gesell, Lawrence Kohlberg Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
14) Carl Rogers, Maslow Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
15) Information Processing Theories, Constructivism, Capacity Building Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
16) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
References: Carol. E. Jan, Ailen. (1993). Theories of Developmantal Psychology, Third Edition, Prentice Hail Press. William, Crain. (1982). Theories of Developmental Concepts and Aplications, Prentice Hail. William, Crain. (1982). Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind and society: The development of higher mental processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wertsch, James V. Sohmer, Richard. (1995). Vygotsky on learning and development. Human Development. (38 ) 332-37. Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press. Bandura, A. & Walters, R. (1963). Social Learning and Personality Development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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2

3

4

5

Program Outcomes
1) Based on its undergraduate level qualifications, it develops and deepens its knowledge in the same or different area at the level of expertise.
2) Understands the interdisciplinary interaction associated with early childhood education.
3) Evaluates and uses information in early childhood education with a systematic approach.
4) Interprets the information acquired in early childhood education with information from different disciplines and creates new information.
5) Identifies and solves problems related to early childhood by using research methods.
6) Takes initiative in studies related to early childhood education.
7) He/She offers studies in the field of early childhood education by supporting it with up-to-date data.
8) Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of early childhood education with a scientific approach.
9) Communicates and maintains with national and international people, institutions and organizations in the field of early childhood education.
10) Evaluates current developments in the field of early childhood education by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Based on its undergraduate level qualifications, it develops and deepens its knowledge in the same or different area at the level of expertise. 4
2) Understands the interdisciplinary interaction associated with early childhood education.
3) Evaluates and uses information in early childhood education with a systematic approach.
4) Interprets the information acquired in early childhood education with information from different disciplines and creates new information.
5) Identifies and solves problems related to early childhood by using research methods.
6) Takes initiative in studies related to early childhood education.
7) He/She offers studies in the field of early childhood education by supporting it with up-to-date data.
8) Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of early childhood education with a scientific approach.
9) Communicates and maintains with national and international people, institutions and organizations in the field of early childhood education.
10) Evaluates current developments in the field of early childhood education by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Reading
Homework
Project preparation
Report Writing

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission 1 % 10
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 3 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Midterms 1 30 30
Paper Submission 1 10 10
Final 1 60 60
Total Workload 196