MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ECE3001 | Language, Arts and Literature for Young Children | Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | 1. You will develop a broad knowledge of the various genres and types of books for children, including the major authors and illustrators of these books. 2. You will become familiar with theliterary and artistic elements and how they interact to create an effective book for children in order toevaluate the literary quality and appropriateness of specific books. 3: You will be able to use reference sources to locate information on children’s literature . 4 You will examine the role of literature in the lives of children, particularly in relation to engaging children with literature for both personal and academic purposes. 5 You will develop an awareness of social, multicultural and international issues as theyconnect to literature for children. 6. Teach with children’sl literature in the context of a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum and young adult curriculum. 7. Plan and evaluate literature activities that develop reading comprehension and reasoning skills in the content areas of the curriculum. 8. Select high quality children’s literature appropriate for young children. 9. Create developmentally appropriate activities/lesson plans integrating children’s literature 10. Design a classroom environment with literature appropriate for the early childhood classroom l. 11. Use technology with children’s literature in the curriculum |
The students who have succeeded in this course; At the end of the course students will be able to do the following 1. You will develop a broad knowledge of the various genres and types of books for children, including the major authors and illustrators of these books. 2. You will become familiar with theliterary and artistic elements and how they interact to create an effective book for children in order toevaluate the literary quality and appropriateness of specific books. 3: You will be able to use reference sources to locate information on children’s literature . 4 You will examine the role of literature in the lives of children, particularly in relation to engaging children with literature for both personal and academic purposes. 5 You will develop an awareness of social, multicultural and international issues as theyconnect to literature for children. 6. Teach with children’sl literature in the context of a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum and young adult curriculum. 7. Plan and evaluate literature activities that develop reading comprehension and reasoning skills in the content areas of the curriculum. 8. Select high quality children’s literature appropriate for young children. 9. Create developmentally appropriate activities/lesson plans integrating children’s literature 10. Design a classroom environment with literature appropriate for the early childhood classroom l. 11. Use technology with children’s literature in the curriculum |
Genres of traditional children's literature, picture books, poetry and rhymes, fiction, and informational books; development of children's literature; contributions of genres of children's literature on children's development; introducing children to quality children's books; basic reference tools and selection guides pertaining to children's literature; values taught through children's literature |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Intro | |
2) | Poetry | |
3) | Picture Books | |
4) | Picture Books | |
5) | Traditional Literature | |
6) | Fantasy | |
7) | Realistic Fiction | |
8) | International Literature | |
9) | Turkish Literature | |
10) | Information Books | |
11) | High Interest Books | |
12) | Multicultural Literature | |
13) | Story Telling | |
14) | Presentation |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Lukens, R. j., Smith, J. J., & Coffel, C. M. (2012). A critical handbook of children's literature. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Course Readings: Joan Glazer & Cyndi Giorgis, (2004). Literature for Young Children, 5th Ed. Prentice-Hall. |
References: | Optional Text Book • Lynch-Brown, C., Tomlinson, C. M., & Short, K. G. (2011). Essentials of children's literature. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Total | % | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 0 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % | |
Total | % |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Application | 8 | 10 | 80 |
Field Work | 3 | 8 | 24 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 6 | 8 | 48 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Project | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 201 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. | 3 |
2) | Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. | 4 |
3) | Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. | 5 |
4) | Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. | 3 |
5) | Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. | 4 |
6) | Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. | 4 |
7) | Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. | 3 |
8) | Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. | 5 |
9) | Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. | 4 |
10) | Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. | 5 |
11) | Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. | 4 |