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:

OKL522

Course Name:

Pre-School Education in Turkey and the World

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 ÖZLEM ÇELİK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To enable students to see the similarities and differences of education systems by working on education systems of some countries.
Course Content:	Pre-school education policies in Turkey and some other countries

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) May also have knowledge of the educational reforms made Turkey
2) To be able to comprehend the socio-cultural foundations of Turkish educational policies.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) To see the place of preschool education in Turkish Education System
Field Specific Competence
1) To be able to comprehend developments related to Preschool Education in the World
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	In Turkey; Education Reforms, Turkish Education System Preschool Education	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara
2)	Socio-Cultural Bases of Educational Policies	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara
3)	United States Education System - Preschool Education	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara
4)	Federal Republic of Germany Education System - Pre-School Education	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara
5)	Austrian Education System - Preschool Education	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara
6)	Belgium Educational System - Preschool Education	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara
7)	Midterm
8)	India Educational System - Preschool Education	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara
9)	Japan Education System - Preschool Education	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara
10)	French Education System - Preschool Education	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara
11)	Russian Federation Educational System - Preschool Education	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara
12)	Canada Education System- Preschool Education	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara
13)	Australian Education System- Preschool Education	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara
14)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara
References:	Balcı, Ali (2007). Pegem Akademi, Ankara

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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)	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	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Homework
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	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
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	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	7	91
Homework Assignments	3	5	15
Midterms	1	13	13
Final	1	12	12
Total Workload			170