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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: CGE035
Course Name: Comparatıve Early Chıldhood Educatıon Approaches
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
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: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ŞEBNEM GÜMÜŞCÜ
Course Lecturer(s): Şebnem Gümüşçü
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: In this course, it is aimed to provide information about the factors affecting learning in early childhood. Thus, it will be tried to ensure that teacher candidates will be able to prepare learning environments suitable for this period.
Course Content: Basic principles and concepts related to learning; factors affecting learning in early childhood (feedback, motivation, reinforcers); learning theories and approaches (Behavioral learning theories, Cognitive Theories, social learning theory and brain-based learning theories); environment and educational content arrangements that teachers can make for effective learning in early childhood.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Knows the factors affecting learning in early childhood.
2) Knows approaches to learning in early childhood.
3) Evaluates approaches to learning in early childhood.
4) Can prepare appropriate environments for learning in early childhood.
5) Prepare activities according to different approaches for learning in early childhood.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Analyzing the course content and plan
2) Basic concepts about learning
3) Overview of early childhood characteristics
4) Characteristics of effective learning environments suitable for early childhood
5) Characteristics of effective learning environments suitable for early childhood
6) Approaches to early childhood learning
7) Approaches to early childhood learning
8) Midterm Exam
9) Comparative analysis of early childhood learning approaches
10) Comparative analysis of early childhood learning approaches
11) Examination of preschool education program in terms of different learning approaches
12) Examination of preschool education program in terms of different learning approaches
13) Planning effective learning environments suitable for early childhood
14) Final-Homework Submission

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1.Gürol, A. (Çev. Edt.). (2018). Erken çocuklukta öğrenme yaklaşımları. Istanbul: Efe Akademi.
2.Schunk, D. H. (2011) (Çev.) Öğrenme Teorileri: Eğitimsel Bir Bakışla. Ankara: Nobel.
3.Ekinci, B. (Çev. Edt.). (2012). Erken çocukluk döneminde gelişim ve öğrenmenin değerlendirilmesi ve desteklenmesi. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.
References: Ders Notları, Güncel Akademik Yayınlar

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic.
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively.
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility.
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments.
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development.
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions.
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance.
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development.
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family.
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development.
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices.
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development.
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic. 2
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively. 2
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility. 2
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments. 2
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development. 2
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions. 2
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance. 2
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development. 2
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family. 2
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development. 2
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices. 2
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development. 2
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 2
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 2
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development. 2

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 19
Homework Assignments 14 28
Total Workload 89