CHILD DEVELOPMENT (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
CGB4070	Early Literacy	Fall	2	0	2	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator :	Instructor GÜLNİHAL ESRA KORKUT
Course Objectives:	To teach early childhood literacy skills and child literature

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Students learn what is the differences between early literacy and reading-writing skills
2. Students become aware of emergent literacy skills in Turkish language
3. Students learn developmental changes in children?s literacy skills
4. Students learn to assessment of literacy skills of children
5. Students learn the differences between literacy skills of typically developing children and children with special educational needs
6. Students learn to support literacy skills of children from birth to seven years

Course Content

Description of basic concepts of literacy and child literature, predictive skills of reading and writing skills, criteria for choosing age appropriate books, importance of dialogic reading, literacy development from birth to seven years of childhood

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic terms about literacy and child literature
2)	Language, Thinking and Learning
3)	Systems of Spoken Language
4)	Systems of Spoken Language
5)	Systems of Written Language
6)	Systems of Written Language
7)	The beginnings of literacy
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Literacy skills from three to five years
10)	Literacy skills from five to seven years
11)	Home influences on literacy Learning
12)	Early and emergent literacy components
13)	The usage of new technologies
14)	Supporting Language and Literacy Learning in Preschools

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	McGee, L., Richgels, D.J. (2007). Literacy?s Begginings. Supporting Young Readers and Writers. Pearson Pub. Soderman, A.K., Farrell, P. (2008) Creating Literacy-Rich Preschools and Kindergartens. Pearson Pub.
References:	Tuıran, F., Akoğlu, G. (2011). Okul öncesi dönemde sesbilgisel farkındalık eğitimi., Eğitim ve Bilim.36(161). 64-75.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	12	10	120
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			150

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)	Be able to fulfill their professional career in the field of child development and education
2)	Paying attention to children about proper and good usage of Turkish language.
3)	Child development and children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development to prepare the appropriate activities.
4)	Recognizing the relationship of society, family and child; communıcatıng effectıvely wıth chıld, havıng knowledge and skılls about chıld health and ıllnesses
5)	Apply and practice drama,play and music activities.
6)	To follow nutrition habbits of children
7)	Plan and practice activities for children with special needs.
8)	To apply science and technology education for children.
9)	Plan and apply free time activities.
10)	Using, preparing and maintaining equipments, materials and documents around work environment.
11)	Have knowledge and skills about parent education
12)	Have knowledge and skills about child health and diseases.