Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6EEC063Children at Risk3+0+03402.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Pre-School Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The course aims to identify children at risk, examine risk and protective factors, and determine appropriate preventive measures.
Course Content Characteristics of children at risk, individual, familial, and environmental factors that place children at risk, protective factors, and preventive and supportive approaches aimed at reducing risks.
Course Methods and Techniques Question-and-answer and case study methods will be used, and group discussions will be incorporated.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Mihriban Özcan
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Esra Akgül
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Güven, G. (2024). Hastanede yatan çocukların eğitimi. Eğiten Kitap
Course Notes The course notes cover a theoretical perspective on the education of children at risk, resilience, early intervention, the education of children from low socio-economic backgrounds and single-parent families, children with chronic illnesses, disasters and children, and the education of children with refugee experience, nomadic children, children living/working on the streets, children pushed into crime, children exposed to neglect and abuse, children under state protection, children with special needs and children showing challenging behavior, as well as gender justice and the pandemic. Each class begins with the instructor introducing the weekly content; lecture, question-answer, case study and group discussions are used. Each student keeps a method notebook and records key points from class discussions. Preparing the topic before class is mandatory. Course resources and announcements are shared with the class through the course representatives.


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Assignment 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 13 2 26
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 13 2 26
Assignments 1 18 18
Presentation 1 10 10
Project 2 20 40
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Students know the groups of children at risk and the characteristics of risk groups.
2 Knows the education of children at risk and their families.
3 Recognizes the support mechanisms for integrating children at risk into society.
4 Investigates the NGOs working with these groups and critically evaluates the activities carried out.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction and Information About Resources Preliminary study on the topic to be covered İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
2 Theoretical Perspectives on the Education of Children at Risk Preliminary study on the topic to be covered İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
3 Children at Risk and Psychological Resilience Preliminary study on the topic to be covered İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
4 An Effective Way to Reduce Risk Factors: Early Intervention Preliminary study on the topic to be covered İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
5 Education of Children from Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds Preliminary study on the topic to be covered İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
6 Education of Children from Single-Parent Families Preliminary study on the topic to be covered İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
7 Library Week, Preparation for Presentations; library registration between 18-22 November will be counted as attendance. Preparation for presentations and completion of library registration İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
8 MIDTERM EXAM (Assignment) Preparation for the midterm assignment İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
9 Education of Children with Chronic Illnesses Preliminary study on the topic to be covered İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
10 Disasters and Children / GUEST SPEAKER – Child Justice System Preliminary study on the topic to be covered İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
11 Education of Children with Refugee Experience / Education of Nomadic Children (GROUP PRESENTATIONS) Preparation for the group presentation İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
12 Education of Children Living/Working on the Streets / Education of Children Involved in Delinquency (GROUP PRESENTATIONS) Preparation for the group presentation İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
13 Education of Children Exposed to Neglect and Abuse / Education of Children Under State Protection (GROUP PRESENTATIONS) Preparation for the group presentation İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
14 Education of Children with Special Needs / Education of Children Displaying Challenging Behaviors (GROUP PRESENTATIONS) Preparation for the group presentation İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
15 Gender Justice and Children ` s Participation in Education / Rethinking Risk Factors: Pandemic and Children (GROUP PRESENTATIONS) Preparation for the group presentation İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.
16 GENERAL COURSE REVIEW / FINAL EXAM Preparation of the final assignment İrem Gürgah Oğul (2022). Education of Children at Risk in Early Childhood. Nobel Publishing.

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
C1 5 2 5 4 5 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 4 2
C2 5 3 5 4 5 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 4 2
C3 2 2 5 2 3 2 3 4 3 3 2 3 3 2
C4 2 2 4 5 5 5 4 5 5 4 2 4 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant