Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7EEC066Communication with the Child in Early Childhood3+0+03405.10.2026
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 This course aims to examine communication in early childhood within both theoretical and practical contexts. Students evaluate methods of establishing effective communication with children, considering the influence of environmental factors such as family, teachers, and media. Grounded in communication theories, the course seeks to analyze and enhance the quality of communication with children by utilizing observation, case studies, storybooks, and visual media.
Course Content This course aims to examine communication in early childhood within both theoretical and practical contexts. Students evaluate methods of establishing effective communication with children, considering the influence of environmental factors such as family, teachers, and media. Grounded in communication theories, the course seeks to analyze and enhance the quality of communication with children by utilizing observation, case studies, storybooks, and visual media.
Course Methods and Techniques The 5E model, brainstorming, question-and-answer, case study methods, and visual organizers will be used during the instructional process.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Büşra Bilir Çevik busra.bilir@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Bowlby, J. (1988). A Secure Base: Parent-Child Attachment and Healthy Human Development.
Vygotsky, L. (1978). Mind in Society.
Rosenberg, M. (2003). Nonviolent Communication.
Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory.

Course Category
Education %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
Assignment 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 14 2 28
Final examination 14 2 28
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 126

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains communication processes in early childhood within the framework of psychological and communication theories.
2 It analyzes the factors affecting effective communication within the child-family-teacher triangle.
3 It relates the developmental foundations of communication (attachment, self-development, emotional intelligence).
4 It analyzes communication patterns through storybooks, animations, and media products.
5 Compares communication styles in different contexts (school, family, classroom, digital media).
6 Identifies communication errors with children based on case studies and observations, and develops solutions.
7 It evaluates the communicative roles and responsibilities of early childhood teachers.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Course – Why is communication different in early childhood?
2 Introduction to Communication Theories
3 The Impact of Attachment and Secure Relationships on Communication
4 Family Communication Dynamics and Their Effects Teacher-Child Communication: Being a Role Model
5 Researching communication-based resources for early childhood in the library.
6 Language Development and Communication: The speaking child, the silent child
7 Communication and Classroom Language in the Classroom Setting
8 Midterm
9 Sharing of observation reports
10 Sharing of observation reports
11 Communication Analysis Through Children ` s Books Communication Through Stories: Fairy tales, narratives, symbols
12 Communication with the Child in Animated Films Observing the family ` s communication with the child and discussing the child with the family

 
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 4 1 5 1 1 1 2 1
C2 3 3 1 1 4 1 1 5 1 1 2 3
C3 5 1 4 2 2 1 1 1 1
C4 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 1 3 1 2
C5 2 1 4 1 1 3 3 1 3 2 1 1
C6 4 2 2 2 3 5 3 2 3 1 3 1 4
C7 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 1 1 4 3 2 1 5

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