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| 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 | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| 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 |
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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) | Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, ideas, applications in early childhood education and to be able to evaluate them critically. | 4 |
| 2) | To understand and know the developmental and learning capacities of 0-66 month old children and to reflect these to their education process. | 4 |
| 3) | Implementation of the subject matter, pedagogical and professional knowledge necessary for early childhood education. | 4 |
| 4) | Create teaching potential for 0-66 months old children regarding their multidimensional developmental process including skills and attitudes and behavior applicable to life. | 4 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 12) | Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to early childhood education and act accordingly. | |
| 13) | To demonstrate commitment to societial,scientific and professional values. | |
| 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. |