Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4EEC202Early Childhood Development3+0+03525.02.2024
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
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 primary aim of this course is; students, definition, importance, purpose, principles of pre-school education, historical development of pre-school education, pre-school education programs, developmental characteristics, habits, needs of pre-school children, pre-school education institutions and educational environments, different approaches in pre-school education, pre-school education. To provide basic information about the personnel working in educational institutions and the characteristics that these personnel should have, pre-school education in different countries, and school-family cooperation in pre-school education.
Course Content Basic concepts related to the physical, motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, personality development, moral development and sexual development of children aged 36-72 months; relevant developmental theories; Factors affecting development areas; developmental features; The relationship between developmental areas.
Course Methods and Techniques In the teaching process, lecture, question-answer, Socratic thinking and case study methods will be used, and group discussions will be included.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Şermin Metin https://profil.hku.edu.tr/akademik/sermin-metin/ sermin.metin@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Gelengül HAKTANIR- Anı Publishing
Introduction to Early Childhood Education, PROf. Dr. Rengin ZEMBAT, Hedef Publishing
Course Notes It was stated that the learning focus of the course was critical thinking. Therefore, asking questions, listening to and criticizing others' opinions means participating in the lesson. Below are suggestions on how you can participate in the course:
? Make your preliminary preparations by answering the questions in the weekly lesson flow.
? Bring thought-provoking questions to class discussions and ask your peers.
? Be sure to write down important notes about class discussions in your notebooks.
? Discuss the books you read.
? If you have group work or presentations during the course, please note that all group members must participate.
? At the end of each lesson, there will be a discussion of "what I learned in this lesson" and "I would ask the question about this lesson in the exam".


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
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 1,5 42

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Defines early childhood education, explains the importance, principles and benefits of pre-school education.
2 Knows different pre-school education institutions and knows the characteristics of the personnel working in these institutions.
3 Recognizes the basic views of pre-school education, approaches and theorists towards pre-school education.
4 Recognizes educational programs for preschool children.
5 Understands the importance of the role and participation of the family in the education of the early childhood child.
6 Gain information about pre-school education implemented in different countries.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction
2 The concept of early childhood, early childhood and pre-school education in Turkey and the world What does early childhood mean? What age range does it cover? How is early childhood defined in Turkey and in the world? Is there a difference between pre-school education and early childhood? From where? Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Gelengül HAKTANIR- Anı Publishing Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Rengin ZEMBAT, Hedef Publishing
3 Definition, principles, importance and benefits of early childhood education What is early childhood education? What are its principles? Why is early childhood education important? What are the benefits? Is there any difference between it and pre-school education? Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Gelengül HAKTANIR- Anı Publishing Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Rengin ZEMBAT, Hedef Publishing
4 Basic views on pre-school education/early childhood education How was the idea of pre-school education born? Who established the first kindergarten? How has pre-school education been shaped from past to present? Who are the scientists who are known as the pioneers of early childhood education and who strive to popularize it, and what are their views? Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Gelengül HAKTANIR- Anı Publishing Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Rengin ZEMBAT, Hedef Publishing
5 Historical development of pre-school education/early childhood education What kind of a process has pre-school education and early childhood education followed from past to present? Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Gelengül HAKTANIR- Anı Publishing Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Rengin ZEMBAT, Hedef Publishing
6 Current situation of pre-school education/early childhood education in the world and in Turkey What is the current situation of pre-school education in Turkey? What is the development level of our country in pre-school education? How is this situation in the world? What is the development status of countries in pre-school education? Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Gelengül HAKTANIR- Anı Publishing Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Rengin ZEMBAT, Hedef Publishing
7 Basic characteristics and requirements of the preschool child How do we define a preschool child? How do we define an early childhood child? Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Gelengül HAKTANIR- Anı Publishing Introduction to Early Childhood Education, PROf. Dr. Rengin ZEMBAT, Hedef Publishing
9 Characteristics of a preschool/early childhood education teacher What characteristics should a preschool/early childhood teacher have? Who can be an early childhood education teacher? Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Gelengül HAKTANIR- Anı Publishing Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Rengin ZEMBAT, Hedef Publishing
10 Types of preschool/early childhood education institutions What features should a pre-school education institution have? What should be found around the institution? What should the class features be like? Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Gelengül HAKTANIR- Anı Publishing Introduction to Early Childhood Education, PROf. Dr. Rengin ZEMBAT, Hedef Publishing
11 Physical, social and educational environment characteristics of the preschool/early childhood education institution What should the physical characteristics of a pre-school/early childhood education institution be? What are the existing situations and what should be the situations? What should the social and educational characteristics of a pre-school/early childhood education institution be? What should be taken into consideration in the physical, social and educational environment characteristics of these educational institutions? Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Gelengül HAKTANIR- Anı Publishing Introduction to Early Childhood Education, PROf. Dr. Rengin ZEMBAT, Hedef Publishing
12 Physical, social and educational environment characteristics of the preschool/early childhood education institution What should the physical characteristics of a pre-school/early childhood education institution be? What are the existing situations and what should be the situations? What should the social and educational characteristics of a pre-school/early childhood education institution be? What should be taken into consideration in the physical, social and educational environment characteristics of these educational institutions? Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Gelengül HAKTANIR- Anı Publishing Introduction to Early Childhood Education, PROf. Dr. Rengin ZEMBAT, Hedef Publishing
13 The role and importance of family in pre-school/early childhood education What role should the family play in pre-school/early childhood education? What is the importance of having the family in this role? Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Prof. Dr. Gelengül HAKTANIR- Anı Publishing Introduction to Early Childhood Education, PROf. Dr. Rengin ZEMBAT, Hedef Publishing
14 Evaluating the lesson and ourselves

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
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C2 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2
C3 3 3 3 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2
C4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 2
C5 3 3 3 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1
C6 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1

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