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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

CGP205

Course Name:

Program in Child Development

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Associate

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

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. DUYGU ARICI DOĞAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr. Gör. DUYGU ARICI DOĞAN
Öğr. Gör. SEVİL İMERT

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To ensure that students understand the importance of early childhood, learn the process of developing educational programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques that can be used in pre-school education, and apply the principles of teaching planning.
Course Content:	The content of the course consists of creating achievements, indicators and learning processes in the preschool program, creating annual and daily plans, preparing activities appropriate to the age and development levels of preschool children, and gaining proficiency in the implementation of the prepared activity.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explains the aims and basic principles of pre-school education.
2) Knows how the preschool education environment should be.
3) Knows the developmental characteristics of the preschool period and plans appropriate activity examples.
4) Prepares and implements monthly and daily training plans.
5) Explains the importance of family participation in the preschool period.
6) Plans inclusive education for children with disabilities

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Introduction
2)	Early Childhood Period and Its Importance
3)	Purposes and Basic Principles of Preschool Education
4)	Introduction of Preschool Education Program
5)	Developmental Characteristics, Achievements and Indicators
6)	Learning Centers, Activity Types and Educational Environment in Preschool Education
7)	Monthly Training, Daily Training and Integrated (Inclusive) Training Plan
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Evaluation of Preschool Education
10)	Family Participation in Preschool Education
11)	Monthly and Daily Training Plan Preparation and Implementation Examples
12)	Group Presentation
13)	Group Presentation
14)	Group Presentation
15)	Final exam
16)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Toran, Mehmet (ed.). Okul Öncesi Eğitimde Program. Ankara: Pegem Akademi, 2020.
References:	Ders Notları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
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.	3
2)	Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process.	2
3)	Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills.	2
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.	2
5)	It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.	1
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.	2
7)	Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.	3
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.	2
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.	2
10)	Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly.	2
11)	The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions.	2
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.	2
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.	2
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.	3
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.	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	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	2			28
Presentations / Seminar	1	8			8
Homework Assignments	1	14			14
Midterms	1	16			16
Final	1	14			14
Total Workload					80