| CHILD DEVELOPMENT (TURKISH) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ECE4040 | Educational Administration in Early Childhood | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The primary objective of this course is to provide students with the basic administrative skills needed to manage a child development program. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: • provide service in the care, development, and education of children in early care and education settings. • supervise assistants, aides, and teachers in private early care and education settings, • create a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children in early care and education settings. • demonstrate knowledge of best practices in guidance, curriculum selection, and health and safety for early care and education settings .Demonstrate the ability to organize schedules, allocate resources, maintain a safe environment, and to engage staff and students with respect to the school’s mission and goals. |
| This course introduces students to the principles and practices of establishing and/or administering a child development program. Emphasis will be placed on administrative techniques in areas such as finances, purchasing, personnel management, client policies, regulatory agencies, and public relations. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the course | |
| 2) | Leadership | |
| 3) | Leadership | |
| 4) | Human Resource Development | |
| 5) | Human Resource Development | |
| 6) | Personnel Cost and Allocation | |
| 7) | MIDTERM | |
| 8) | Center Operations | |
| 9) | Fiscal Management | |
| 10) | Fiscal Management | |
| 11) | Program Planning & Evaluation | |
| 12) | Marketing & Public Relations | |
| 13) | Technology | |
| 14) | Presentations |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1 Talan,N.T & Bloom, P.J. Program Administration Scale: Measuring Early Childhood Leadership and Management 2nd Edition |
| References: |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Project | 1 | % 25 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 35 |
| Total | % 90 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 30 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 90 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 6 | 10 | 60 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework Assignments | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Quizzes | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 149 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. | 4 |
| 2) | To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. | 5 |
| 3) | To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. | 5 |
| 4) | To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. | 5 |
| 5) | To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, | 5 |
| 6) | To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. | 3 |
| 7) | To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. | 5 |
| 8) | To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. | 5 |
| 9) | To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. | 5 |
| 10) | To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. | 5 |
| 11) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | 5 |
| 12) | To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. | 5 |