EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
EAP5110	Change and Culture in Educational Institutions	Spring	3	0	3	8

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ATAKAN ATA
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ENİSA MEDE
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	• will be able to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of quality, including international and national quality standards and award programs, and history of the global quality movement. • will be able to provide a basic understanding of "widely-used" quality analysis tools and techniques in educational institutions. Create an awareness of the quality management problem-solving techniques currently in use. • will be able to develop an understanding of strategic quality planning in educational institutions. • will be able to learn how quality improvement programs are implemented in educational institutions. • will be able to develop an understanding of approaches used to continually improve an educational institution’s Quality System.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• Explain the main concepts of TQM, TQM philosophies and global quality movement.
• Describe TQM processes in educational institutions.
• Apply suitable quality analysis tools and techniques in certain contexts with specific objectives
• Implement quality improvement programs in educational institutions.
• Divide strategic quality planing into processes.
• Evaluate quality assurance practices in educational institutions

Course Content

This course will focus on the use of various methods and recent developments of quality control (such as QA/QC, STQM, Six Sigma and DFSS) in detail. Students will be familiarized with quality control techniques, quality assurance issues and quality management methods in educational institutions.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Introduction
2)	-The Concept of Quality -The Quality Movement	Related reading
3)	-Total Quality Management in Higher Education -Effectiveness and Quality of Schools	Related Reading
4)	-Models of Quality -The Quality Gurus: Deming, Crosby, Juran, Ishikawa	Related Reading
5)	-The ISO 9000 Series and Education -How to analyze a case?	Related Reading
6)	-The Quality Organization -Educational Leadership for Quality	Related Reading
7)	-Teamwork for Quality -Case study	Related Reading
8)	Discussion on Case Studies
9)	-Strategic Planning for Quality in Educational Institutions	Related Reading
10)	-Strategic Planning for Quality in Educational Institutions	Related Reading
11)	-TQM Applications in Educational Institutions # 1: SP at Oregon University -Case study	Related Reading
12)	-Quality Awards for Higher Education Institutions Malcolm Baldridge, EFQM	Related Reading
13)	-TQM Applications in Higher Education Institutions # 2: -Benchmarking -Global Benchmarking Organizations	Related Reading
14)	Revision in discussion form
15)	Final Exam
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Perry, T., Moses, R.P., Cortes, E., Delpit, L., Wynne, J.T. (2010). Quality Education as a Constitutional Right: Creating a Grassroots Movement to Transform Public Schools. USA: Beacon Press.
References:	Sallis, E. (2002). Total quality management in education. Kogan Page.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	5	% 40
Project	1	% 10
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Students will be able to create developmentally and culturally appropriate early childhood learning environments that encourage individual and collaborative learning.
2)	Students will be able to integrate knowledge of child development and learning, subject-matter/disciplinary content, interdisciplinary themes, research and inquiry methods to early childhood pedagogy.
3)	Students will be able to use multiple tools and methods of early childhood assessments to continuously monitor and document children’s progress and to guide instruction.
4)	Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, inquiry, creativity, initiative and innovation to solve a range of problems in everyday situations.
5)	Students will be able to cooperate and collaborate with colleagues, families, community, other individuals and agencies in ways that contribute to development and learning of young children.
6)	Students will be able to value diverse opinions, belief systems, cultures and contribution of others.
7)	Students will be able to demonstrate competence in effective communication in written, spoken, nonverbal and electronic forms.
8)	Students will be able to use English at B2 level to support personal and professional activities.
9)	Students will be able to utilize appropriate pedagogical and professional knowledge and skills in planning, implementation, and evaluation of early childhood curriculum and services.
10)	Students will be able to demonstrate commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism, lifelong learning, ethics, personal and professional growth.
11)	Students will be able to access and analyze information from a variety of sources, including information and communication technology, to attain personal and professional goals.
12)	Students will be able to demonstrate skills in self-discipline, time and information management, individual and team work in interdisciplinary projects.