Child Development Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI366

Course Name:

Fundamentals of Project Planning

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Prof. Dr. AYSELİN YILDIZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. AYSELİN YILDIZ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge about national and international grant programs in the field of education and research and to enable students to prepare projects for these grant programs.
Course Content:	This course covers the basic principles, processes and methods of project design and planning, as well as the basics of project budgeting. The entire content of the course was prepared within the scope of the project "EU Grants and Project Management", which was coordinated by the lecturer and awarded as the EU Jean Monnet Module (2014-2017).

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Identify grant opportunities in the field of education and research.
2) Follow calls for grant proposals from the accurate sources.
3) Identify and design the basic stages of project planning processes.
4) Use the guidelines and annexes of the call for grants correctly when preparing a project.
5) Analyze problems, objectives, stakeholders and strategies.
6) Prepare the project activity planning.
7) Prepare a project budget in accordance with the project idea.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview: The logic of grant programmes
2)	Grant opportunities, programmes for youth
3)	Practice: Examining application forms, annexes and call for proposals
4)	Key principles of project planning stages
5)	Problem analysis and writing SMART project aim
6)	Objective, strategy and stakeholder analysis
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Determining the project teams and project topics
9)	Teamwork: Preparing Problem Analysis Tree
10)	Teamwork: Determing the project aim, strategy analysis and stakeholder analysis
11)	Teamwork: Activity planning, preparing work packages
12)	Teamwork: Work packages of preparation, implementation, dissemination
13)	Activity planning: Work packages of monitoring and evaluation, sustainability
14)	Preparing project budget
15)	Submission of the final project as project teams

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Öğretim üyesinin hazırladığı ders notları
Ayselin Yıldız. (2016). “Activity Planning, Resource Planning and Budget” in Toker,H., İnceoğlu, Ç.,Yıldız, A.,Ozerim, G. Koçtaş, Ö., Project Culture, E-Book Yasar University https://www.researchgate.net/publication/295549279_Activity_Planning_Resource_Planning_and_Budget
Erasmus+Programı Rehberi (2021-2027)

Lecture notes, presentations
Ayselin Yıldız. (2016). “Activity Planning, Resource Planning and Budget” in Toker,H., İnceoğlu, Ç.,Yıldız, A.,Ozerim, G. Koçtaş, Ö., Project Culture, E-Book Yasar University https://www.researchgate.net/publication/295549279_Activity_Planning_Resource_Planning_and_Budget
Guide of Erasmus+ Program (2021-2027)

References:

European Commission, (2004), Project Cycle Management Guidelines, Vol. 1, EuropeAid Cooperation Office, Brussels
T.C. Dış İşleri Bakanlığı AB Başkanlığı Çevrimiçi Eğitim Modülleri http://www.ab.gov.tr/online_egitim/

• European Commission, (2004), Project Cycle Management Guidelines, Vol. 1, EuropeAid Cooperation Office, Brussels
• T.C. Dış İşleri Bakanlığı AB Başkanlığı Çevrimiçi Eğitim Modülleri (Turkish) http://www.ab.gov.tr/online_egitim/

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children.
2) Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process.
3) Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills.
4) Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation.
5) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
6) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
7) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.
8) It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness.
9) It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
10) Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly.
11) The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions.
12) Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions.
13) Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field.
15) The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children.
2)	Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process.
3)	Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills.
4)	Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation.
5)	It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
6)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
7)	Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.
8)	It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness.
9)	It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
10)	Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly.
11)	The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions.
12)	Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions.
13)	Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression.
14)	Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field.
15)	The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

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	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	28	0			0
Application	20	0			0
Study Hours Out of Class	28	0			0
Project	50	0			0
Midterms	10	0			0
Total Workload					0