Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2EEC102Recognition and Observation of Pre-School Education Institutions1+4+03705.10.2026
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 the Observation and Recognition of Preschool Education Institutions course is to enable the practicum student to observe school life and teaching by participating in school life and teaching for one day and two hours a week for one semester. The work of the practicum students in this course provides them with the opportunity to observe the physical structure of a kindergarten, the activities of experienced practicum teachers and children during the day, administrative work, school rules and school-family cooperation activities and to gain short-term teaching experience, albeit with limited responsibilities. The activities that the practicum students will carry out during the weeks within the scope of this course provide them with different skills that will help them become successful teacher candidates. By the end of the semester, the practicum students have knowledge about all the activities that take place in a preschool education institution and develop their observation skills.
Course Content To be able to make observations about the physical structure of a pre-school education institution, the activities of experienced practice teachers and children during the day, administrative affairs, school rules and school-family cooperation activities
Course Methods and Techniques Each lesson will start with the lecturer introducing the weekly course content. In the teaching process, lecture, question-answer, drama, role playing, case study method will be used and group discussions will take place. For this reason, it is compulsory to do a preliminary study on the subject to be covered before the lesson.
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 Johnson, E. K. (2000). Teacher Education. Washington: TESOL Publications
Wajnryb, R. (1992). Classroomobservation tasks. London: CUP
YÖK - MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP SCHOOL EXPERIENCE AND TEACHING PRACTICE HANDBOOK

Course Category
Social Sciences %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
Final examination 1 % 100
Total
1
% 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 To be able to develop observation skills
2 To be able to make observations about the physical structure of a pre-school education institution, the activities of experienced practice teachers and children during the day, administrative affairs, school rules and school-family cooperation activities
3 To be able to report, share and discuss observations
4 Participate in school life and teaching

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course introduction and organization: Formation and announcement of practice groups
2 Meeting with the application instructor and application students: Informing about the functioning of the course
3 Observation and its types General observation and reporting
4 Monthly and daily plan review Aylık ve günlük planları inceleme ve izlenimlerini rapor etmek
5 A teacher's day at school Observing a teacher's day at school and report impressions
6 A child's day at school Observing a child's day at school and report impressions
7 Students with special needs and behavior problems Observe a different student (e.g. withdrawn, with any special needs or behavioral problems, etc.) and report their impressions
8 Midterm
9 Classroom management, classroom control, teaching methods and questioning Teacher ` s classroom management, classroom control, teaching observe methods and questioning and report their impressions
10 Classroom management, classroom control, teaching methods and questioning
11 Classroom activities Observing the in-class activities of the mentor teacher and report on their impressions
12 Physical structure of the kindergarten, equipment and written resources Observing the physical structure, equipment and written resources of the kindergarten and reporting their impressions
13 Administrative work and school rules Observing administrative work and school rules and report impressions
14 School-Family cooperation activities Observation of school-family cooperation activities and their impressions Reporting
15 General Evaluation

 
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 3
C2 5 4
C3 5 4
C4 5 5

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