Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6EEC305Family Education and Participation3+0+03412.10.2026
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 Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to enable teacher candidates to develop fundamental knowledge and understanding of the concept of family, the historical development of the family, and different family structures; to recognize the characteristics and needs of families in special circumstances; and to gain knowledge about family education programs implemented in Türkiye and around the world. The course also addresses the importance and benefits of family involvement in early childhood education, barriers to family involvement, family-school communication, and family involvement strategies. It aims to equip teacher candidates with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate family involvement practices and to develop appropriate communication and involvement strategies by taking into account the diverse characteristics and needs of families.
Course Content The concept of family and fundamental concepts related to the family; the historical development of the family and different family structures; characteristics and needs of families; working with families in special circumstances and disadvantaged families; the scope and fundamental principles of family education; family education programs implemented in Türkiye and around the world; the importance, benefits, and fundamental principles of family involvement in early childhood education; factors affecting family involvement and barriers to participation; family-school communication and collaboration; family involvement strategies and examples of practices in early childhood education; working with families of children with special needs, families from diverse cultural backgrounds, and families of children exposed to neglect and abuse; father involvement in early childhood education; planning, implementing, increasing, and evaluating family involvement.
Course Methods and Techniques The course will employ methods and techniques such as lecturing, question-and-answer, discussion, case study, problem solving, cooperative learning, group work, brainstorming, role-playing, and drama. Teacher candidates will examine family involvement practices, develop solutions for diverse family structures, prepare family involvement activities and communication plans, and gain practical experience through classroom-based activities. Therefore, students are required to prepare for each topic before class.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Zeliha Damla KALYENCİ zdamla.kalyenci@hku.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Zeliha Damla KALYENCİ zdamla.kalyenci@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Aktaş Arnas, Y. (2018). Aile Eğitimi ve Okul Öncesinde Aile Katılımı [Family Education and Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education]. Vize Yayıncılık.
Güler, T. (2010). Anne Baba Eğitimi [Parent Education]. Pegem Akademi.
Temel, F. (2010). Aile Eğitimi ve Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Aile Katılım Çalışmaları [Family Education and Family Involvement Practices in Early Childhood Education]. Anı Yayıncılık.
Ministry of National Education (2013). Family Support Education Guide Integrated with the Preschool Education Program (OBADER).
AÇEV – Early Childhood and Family Education: http://www.acev.org/kutuphane/arastirma-ve-yayinlarimiz/erken-cocukluk-ve-aile-egitimleri/
Course Notes Course textbooks, the Ministry of National Education Family Support Education Guide (OBADER) and AÇEV publications will be used. Each student is expected to keep a method notebook and to bring their textbooks to class. The instructor is not obliged to share course presentations. In some weeks, assignments on family involvement activities and communication plans will be given; they will be submitted via Google Classroom and evaluated weekly.
Documents Ders kaynak kitapları, MEB Aile Destek Eğitim Rehberi (OBADER) ve AÇEV yayınları. Ders sunumları paylaşılmak zorunda değildir.
Assignments Aile katılım stratejileri, okul-aile iletişimi ve aile katılımının planlanması konularında aile katılım etkinlikleri ve iletişim planlarına yönelik ödevler (Google Classroom üzerinden teslim edilir; haftalık değerlendirilir).
Exams 1 ara sınav ve 1 yarıyıl sonu sınavı.

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %0
Engineering %0
Engineering Design %0
Social Sciences %0
Education %0
Science %0
Health %0
Field %100

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
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Assignments 4 5 20
Mid-terms 1 12 12
Final examination 1 18 18
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Bilgi 
1 Explains the fundamental concepts related to the family and family education; describes the historical change of the family and different family structures.
2 Explains the importance and benefits of family involvement in early childhood education and the barriers to family involvement.
Beceri 
3 Compares family education and family support programs implemented in Türkiye and in different countries in terms of their aims, scope, and modes of implementation.
4 Uses effective interpersonal skills in school-family communication; develops appropriate communication strategies for working with difficult parents.
5 Prepares and implements family involvement activities appropriate to children’s age and developmental characteristics by using family involvement strategies in early childhood education.
Yetkinlik 
6 Evaluates the characteristics and needs of families in special circumstances, families of children with special needs, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, and proposes appropriate involvement practices for these families.
7 Recognizes the types and signs of neglect and abuse; observes the best interests of the child, children’s rights, and professional ethical principles when working with families of children exposed to neglect and abuse.
8 Prepares, implements, and evaluates a family involvement plan that takes into account the needs of diverse family structures, including father involvement.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction; explanation of the course syllabus None Course syllabus
2 Definition of the Family and Fundamental Concepts Related to the Family Study questions: What is a family? What are the fundamental concepts related to the family? Course textbooks, MoNE Family Support Education Guide (OBADER), AÇEV publications
3 Historical Development of the Family and Types of Families Study questions: How has the concept of family changed over time? What are the types of families? Course textbooks, MoNE Family Support Education Guide (OBADER), AÇEV publications
4 Importance and Benefits of Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education and Barriers to Family Involvement Study questions: Why is family involvement important in early childhood education? What are the benefits of family involvement? What are the barriers to family involvement? Course textbooks, MoNE Family Support Education Guide (OBADER), AÇEV publications
5 Family Education Programs Implemented in Türkiye and in Different Countries Study questions: What family education programs are implemented in Türkiye? What programs are implemented in different countries? Course textbooks, MoNE Family Support Education Guide (OBADER), AÇEV publications
6 School-Family Communication in Early Childhood Education; interpersonal skills in working with parents; working with difficult parents Study questions: What interpersonal skills are needed to work with parents? Who are difficult parents and how can we work with them? Course textbooks, MoNE Family Support Education Guide (OBADER), AÇEV publications
7 Family Involvement Strategies in Early Childhood Education I Study questions: How should family education be carried out? What methods and techniques can be used? What are the aims, advantages, and disadvantages of these methods and techniques? Course textbooks, MoNE Family Support Education Guide (OBADER), AÇEV publications
8 Midterm Exam: covering the topics of weeks 1-7 Exam week
9 Family Involvement Strategies in Early Childhood Education II Study questions: How should family education be carried out? What methods and techniques can be used? What are the aims, advantages, and disadvantages of these methods and techniques? Course textbooks, MoNE Family Support Education Guide (OBADER), AÇEV publications
10 Families in Special Circumstances Study questions: What are the characteristics of families in special circumstances? How are these circumstances reflected in the child and in education? Course textbooks, MoNE Family Support Education Guide (OBADER), AÇEV publications
11 Working with Families of Children with Special Needs Study questions: What are the characteristics of families of children with special needs? How is the child’s special condition reflected in the family, the child, and education? Course textbooks, MoNE Family Support Education Guide (OBADER), AÇEV publications
12 Public Holiday: April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day – no class None
13 Working with Families from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds Study questions: What are the principles of working with families from different cultures? What strategies can be used when working with families who speak different languages? Course textbooks, MoNE Family Support Education Guide (OBADER), AÇEV publications
14 Working with Families of Children Exposed to Neglect and Abuse Study questions: What are the types of neglect and abuse? What are the causes of neglect and abuse? What are the principles of working with neglected and abused children and their families? Course textbooks, MoNE Family Support Education Guide (OBADER), AÇEV publications
15 Ensuring Father Involvement in Early Childhood Education Study questions: What is the role and importance of the father in child development? How can father involvement be ensured in early childhood education? Course textbooks, MoNE Family Support Education Guide (OBADER), AÇEV publications
16 Planning and Increasing Family Involvement; General Evaluation Study questions: How should family involvement be planned? How can family involvement be increased? Course textbooks, MoNE Family Support Education Guide (OBADER), AÇEV publications
17 Final Exam: covering the topics of weeks 1-16 Exam week

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
All 4 3 4 3 3 4 2 2 2 5 3 3 3 3
In1 3 2 5 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 3 2 2 2
In2 3 2 4 2 2 3 1 1 1 5 2 2 2 2
Sk3 2 4 5 2 2 2 2 1 1 4 4 2 2 2
Sk4 2 2 3 2 3 4 2 2 2 5 2 3 3 4
Sk5 4 4 3 5 5 3 3 3 4 5 2 4 3 3
Co6 5 3 3 4 4 5 2 3 3 5 3 3 4 5
Co7 5 2 3 2 2 5 1 3 2 5 3 2 4 5
Co8 4 4 3 5 5 4 3 4 4 5 3 4 4 4

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