| EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (TURKISH, THESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ECE5118 | Early Intervention Approaches | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | Turkish |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | Gaining knowledge about early intervention approaches and projects implemented to improve the development, health, social, and psychological well-being of children at risk, such as children with disabilities and those socially vulnerable. This includes understanding their characteristics, risk factors, and consequences. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; By the end of this course, students will: 1. Develop awareness of the importance and benefits of early intervention approaches and express this knowledge both in written and oral form. 2. Recognize and describe the defining and distinguishing characteristics of children at risk who require early intervention, both in written and oral form. 3. Understand the educational characteristics of children at risk who require early intervention and explain them both orally and in writing. 4. Gain knowledge about one of the at-risk child groups requiring early intervention and present the information in a PowerPoint presentation, both in written and oral form. 5. Learn about intervention programs developed for a specific at-risk child group and explain them both in written and oral form. 6. Find and analyze a research article published in a Turkish or international academic journal about one of the at-risk child groups requiring early intervention and prepare a written summary. 7. Develop the skill to conduct a literature review and access scientific sources related to a specific academic topic. |
| Students are expected to actively participate in discussions, analyze articles, and deliver presentations throughout the course. Teaching Methods: Lecture, Discussion, Reading, Individual Study, Presentation |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to course structure, operation, and content; defining and sharing presentation topics | |
| 2) | Overview of children requiring early intervention and at-risk child groups. Children in need of protection | |
| 3) | Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Children (Children from Poor Families) | |
| 4) | Children with Disabilities (autism spectrum, Down syndrome, etc.) | |
| 5) | Children Subjected to Sexual Abuse | |
| 6) | Children Exposed to Violence | |
| 7) | Children of Migrant Families | |
| 8) | Children Working in Workplaces and on the Streets | |
| 9) | Children Living on the Streets | |
| 10) | Children Victimized by War and Terrorism | |
| 11) | Children Affected by Natural Disasters | |
| 12) | Children Involved in Crimes | |
| 13) | Children with Chronic Illnesses | |
| 14) | Children Married at an Early Age and Child Parents, Divorce and Children |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Yüksek lisans düzeyindeki bu derste öğrencilerin bildirilen konularda kendilerinin ilgili kaynaklara ulaşmaları ve sunumlarında yararlanmaları beklenmektedir. Dersin içeriği ve sunumlara dayalı yapısı gereği, öğrenciler sunum yapacakları konuyla ilgili literatürü, öğretim elemanına da danışarak tarayacaklar ve ilgili kaynaklara kendileri ulaşacaklardır. Diğer gerekli okumalar, Itslearning aracılığıyla öğrenciler için yüklenecektir. In this graduate-level course, students are expected to independently access relevant sources on the assigned topics and utilize them in their presentations. Due to the content and presentation-based structure of the course, students will conduct a literature review on their presentation topics, consulting with the instructor as needed, and will be responsible for accessing the necessary sources themselves. Other required readings will be uploaded for students via Itslearning. |
| References: | Yüksek lisans düzeyindeki bu derste öğrencilerin bildirilen konularda kendilerinin ilgili kaynaklara ulaşmaları ve sunumlarında yararlanmaları beklenmektedir. Dersin içeriği ve sunumlara dayalı yapısı gereği, öğrenciler sunum yapacakları konuyla ilgili literatürü, öğretim elemanına da danışarak tarayacaklar ve ilgili kaynaklara kendileri ulaşacaklardır. Diğer gerekli okumalar, Itslearning aracılığıyla öğrenciler için yüklenecektir. In this graduate-level course, students are expected to independently access relevant sources on the assigned topics and utilize them in their presentations. Due to the content and presentation-based structure of the course, students will conduct a literature review on their presentation topics, consulting with the instructor as needed, and will be responsible for accessing the necessary sources themselves. Other required readings will be uploaded for students via Itslearning. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 2 | 40 | 80 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 202 | ||
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 4) | Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, inquiry, creativity, initiative and innovation to solve a range of problems in everyday situations. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |