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
ECE5187 Seminar Spring 0 0 0 10

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Prerequisites: ECE5188-1 - Yüksek Lisans Tezi
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ
Course Objectives: It aims to provide the student with the opportunity to independently research, evaluate, and appropriately present a study on a topic chosen in consultation with their academic advisor.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Apply appropriate research methods aligned with theoretical, practical, or case-based studies in a specific field.

Analyze and evaluate research methodologies and findings.

Produce a coherent and academically satisfactory thesis based on research outcomes.

Present a given topic in an academic context.

Course Content

To conduct research or an experimental study on a topic determined in collaboration with the academic advisor and to present the findings.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Determination of the seminar topic. Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic.
2) Literature Review Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic.
3) Literature Review Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic.
4) Literature Review Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic
5) Literature Review Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic
6) Literature Review Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic
7) Data collection and analysis Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic
8) Data collection and analysis Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic.
9) Data collection and analysis Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic.
10) Data collection and analysis Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic
11) Analysis and Evaluation of the Result Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic
12) Analysis and Evaluation of the Results Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic
13) Preparation of the seminar report Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic
14) Preparation of the seminar report Scientific books and articles related to the seminar topic

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Rudestam, K. E., & Newton R. R. (2000). Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process. Sage Publications: UK

Sharp, J. A., Peters, J., & Howard, K. (2002). The management of a student research project. Gower: Aldershot.
References: Rudestam, K. E., & Newton R. R. (2000). Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process. Sage Publications: UK

Sharp, J. A., Peters, J., & Howard, K. (2002). The management of a student research project. Gower: Aldershot.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Seminar 1 % 90
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 1 200 200
Total Workload 242

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. 5
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. 5
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. 3
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
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. 4
6) Students will be able to value diverse opinions, belief systems, cultures and contribution of others. 4
7) Students will be able to demonstrate competence in effective communication in written, spoken, nonverbal and electronic forms. 5
8) Students will be able to use English at B2 level to support personal and professional activities. 3
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. 4
10) Students will be able to demonstrate commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism, lifelong learning, ethics, personal and professional growth. 5
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. 5
12) Students will be able to demonstrate skills in self-discipline, time and information management, individual and team work in interdisciplinary projects. 3