Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3EEC050Erken Çocuklukta Duyu Eğitimi3+0+03420.10.2026
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 Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Developing knowledge and skills on the importance of sensory education in terms of development, the purposes of sensory education, developmentally appropriate activities and materials, and arranging activities and materials for children in early childhood.
Course Content Concept of sense, development of senses, development of perception; function of sensory systems; Sensory awareness in the preschool period, the place and importance of sensory education in development, organization of educational environments that support sensory awareness, materials and their use; The role of the teacher in sensory education, planning, implementation and evaluation of sensory-oriented activities in the education program.
Course Methods and Techniques Each lesson will begin with the instructor introducing you to the weekly course content. In the teaching process, lecture, question-answer, Socratic thinking and case study methods will be used, and group discussions will be included. For this reason, it is mandatory to do preliminary work on the topic to be covered before the lesson.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Nilüfer Darıca
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Cömert Özata, Suzan. Play-Based Sensory Education in Preschool. Nobel Publishing. Ankara,2015 Uyanık Balat, G., Deretarla Gül, E. and Çelebi Öncü, E. Sensory Education and Activities in Preschool Period. Kare Publications, 2005

Course Category
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 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Assignments 4 9 36
Presentation 2 5 10
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Final examination 1 10 10
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 Sensory training expands the breadth of child development.
2 Identifies developmentally appropriate activities and materials.
3 Carries out the preparation, implementation, evaluation, and development of sensory training programs for preschool-aged children.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction Course Syllabus
2 Concept of Sense, Development of Senses, Development of Perception Study Questions: What is Sensation? How do senses develop? How is Sensory Development supported? What is the relationship between perception and sense? Cömert Özata, Suzan. Play-Based Sensory Education in Preschool. Nobel Publishing. Ankara,2015 Uyanık Balat, G., Deretarla Gül, E. and Çelebi Öncü, E. Sensory Education and Activities in Preschool Period. Kare Publications, 2005
3 Function of sensory systems, Sensory awareness in preschool period, Place and importance of sensory education in development Study Questions: What is the sensory system? How does it develop? What is sensory awareness? What does the concept of sensory awareness mean to you? How does the concept of sensory awareness develop in the preschool period? How does sensory training affect the child's developmental areas? Cömert Özata, Suzan. Play-Based Sensory Education in Preschool. Nobel Publishing. Ankara,2015 Uyanık Balat, G., Deretarla Gül, E. and Çelebi Öncü, E. Sensory Education and Activities in Preschool Period. Kare Publications, 2005
4 Creating educational environments that support sensory awareness Study Questions: How to create an educational environment that supports sensory awareness? What materials should be included in this educational environment? What are the benefits of creating an educational environment that supports sensory awareness? Why do we need educational environments that support sensory awareness in the preschool period? Cömert Özata, Suzan. Play-Based Sensory Education in Preschool. Nobel Publishing. Ankara,2015 Uyanık Balat, G., Deretarla Gül, E. and Çelebi Öncü, E. Sensory Education and Activities in Preschool Period. Kare Publications, 2005
5 Sensory Materials and their use Study Questions: What is sensory material? How to prepare sensory materials? What is the effect of the materials on the child's development? What are the points to consider when preparing materials? Cömert Özata, Suzan. Play-Based Sensory Education in Preschool. Nobel Publishing. Ankara,2015 Uyanık Balat, G., Deretarla Gül, E. and Çelebi Öncü, E. Sensory Education and Activities in Preschool Period. Kare Publications, 2005
6 Preparing sensory material Cömert Özata, Suzan. Play-Based Sensory Education in Preschool. Nobel Publishing. Ankara,2015 Uyanık Balat, G., Deretarla Gül, E. and Çelebi Öncü, E. Sensory Education and Activities in Preschool Period. Kare Publications, 2005
7 Preparing sensory materials and reviewing the prepared materials by the instructor Preparing sensory materials and reviewing the prepared materials by the instructor Source: Cömert Özata, Suzan. Play-Based Sensory Education in Preschool. Nobel Publishing. Ankara,2015 Uyanık Balat, G., Deretarla Gül, E. and Çelebi Öncü, E. Sensory Education and Activities in Preschool Period. Kare Publications, 2005
8 Midterm exam (Midterm)
9 The role of the teacher in sensory education Study Questions: What is the role of the teacher in sensory education? How should the prepared material be presented to the children by the teacher? Cömert Özata, Suzan. Play-Based Sensory Education in Preschool. Nobel Publishing. Ankara,2015 Uyanık Balat, G., Deretarla Gül, E. and Çelebi Öncü, E. Sensory Education and Activities in Preschool Period. Kare Publications, 2005
10 Planning sensory-focused activities in the education program Study Questions: How to plan sensory-focused educational activities in the preschool period? What are the points to consider when planning events? Homework 1: You are expected to come next week by designing an activity that will use the sensory material you have prepared. . Cömert Özata, Suzan. Play-Based Sensory Education in Preschool. Nobel Publishing. Ankara,2015 Uyanık Balat, G., Deretarla Gül, E. and Çelebi Öncü, E. Sensory Education and Activities in Preschool Period. Kare Publications, 2005
11 Checking of the prepared sensory-focused activities and materials by the faculty member and preparation for implementation Cömert Özata, Suzan. Play-Based Sensory Education in Preschool. Nobel Publishing. Ankara,2015 Uyanık Balat, G., Deretarla Gül, E. and Çelebi Öncü, E. Sensory Education and Activities in Preschool Period. Kare Publications, 2005
12 practice
13 Sharing and evaluating applications in the classroom Discussion Questions: How do you evaluate the sensory materials and activity process you have prepared? What were the highlights of the application? For what other purposes can you use the material?
14 Evaluating the lesson and ourselves

 
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 5 5 4 3 3 1 1 3 3 3 5 3 5
C2 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 5
C3 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 3 4 3 5 4 4 5

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