PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ECE1001 Foundations and Principles of Early Childhood Education Fall 3 0 3 5

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. ALEV ÖNDER
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Make connections between historical antecedents and current approaches to research and curriculum development in the education of young children.
2. Compare and contrast the philosophical, theoretical and curricular differences of various programmatic models of early childhood education.
3. Recognize the fundamental tenets of developmentally appropriate practice and apply those to specific classroom practices.
4. Describe the developmental changes in children’s cognitive, affective, social and emotional understanding and how these influence early childhood education.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. describe fundamental concepts of and facts about the field of early childhood education
2. identify the characteristics, roles, and dispositions of effective early childhood teachers
3. evaluate programs and services delivered to young children and their families.
4. compare the charecteristics of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners
5. plan developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children
6. discuss current issues and trends in early childhood education relative to Turkey

Course Content

This course is designed to provide an overview of historical, philosophical, psychological, educational, and contemporary influences on the field of early childhood education.
It is intended primarily for students planning to apply to the Early Childhood Education program.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
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1) Introduction to the course
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2) Becoming a professional in early childhood education
3) Current Issues in ECE
4) Assessment in early childhood
5) History and theory in early childhood education and development
6) History and theory in early childhood education and development
7) MIDTERM
8) Programs and alternative settings for early childhood education
9) Development and education: Infants and toddlers
10) Development and education: Preschoolers
11) Development and education: Kindergarten
12) Supporting children’s social-emotional development
13) Family, Community and Diversity
14) Concluding reflections on profession

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1.Morrison, G.S. (2009). Early childhood education today. 11th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice-Hall. ISBN: 9780135010525.
2.Copple, Carol & Bredekamp, Sue (Eds.) (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs: Serving children from birth through age 8, 3rd Edition. Washington DC: NAEYC. ISBN: 9781928896647
References: 1.Morrison, G.S. (2009). Early childhood education today. 11th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice-Hall. ISBN: 9780135010525.
2.Copple, Carol & Bredekamp, Sue (Eds.) (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs: Serving children from birth through age 8, 3rd Edition. Washington DC: NAEYC. ISBN: 9781928896647

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Project 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 35
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Laboratory 6 8 48
Application 5 7 35
Presentations / Seminar 3 3 9
Total Workload 131

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) Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, ideas, applications in early childhood education and to be able to evaluate them critically. 5
2) To understand and know the developmental and learning capacities of 0-66 month old children and to reflect these to their education process. 5
3) Implementation of the subject matter, pedagogical and professional knowledge necessary for early childhood education. 5
4) Create teaching potential for 0-66 months old children regarding their multidimensional developmental process including skills and attitudes and behavior applicable to life. 5
5) To know how to develop, apply and evaluate learning mediums with sıitable education programs, teaching approach and methods and techniques which is flexible for each individual child . 4
6) To know and apply the necessary measurement and assessmant techniques suitable for early childhood educaton. 4
7) To develop and apply projects that supports children, families and individuals in the community and contributing positively to their developmental process. 3
8) To integrate the knowledge and experience of working together with different programs and different age groups. 4
9) To demonstrate the commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism,life-long learning and professional growth. 3
10) To cooperate and collaborate with other individuals and community to bring awareness about early childhood education to society. 2
11) To be able to recognize problems in early childhood education, to bring scientifically acceptable solutions to these problems and participate effectively in projects leading to such solutions. 2
12) Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to early childhood education and act accordingly. 2
13) To demonstrate commitment to societial,scientific and professional values. 3
14) To recognize and respect different cultures and to be sensitive to individual and cultural differences. 3
15) To demonstrate competence and ethical approach in information and communication technologies.
16) To demonstrate English profiency in communicating, knowledge sharing and professional development areas of early childhood education.