PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
EDS1101 | Introduction to Education | Fall Spring |
2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NİHAL YURTSEVEN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SABİHA DULAY |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | To develop a general understanding regarding the field of education. and introduce the students with the basics of educational sociology, philosophy, pioneers and history. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; • Explain the basics terms of education. * Know the characteristics of effective teachers • Compare and contrast the main philosophies related to the field of education. • Understand the importance of philosophy in developing instructional systems and curriculum • Comprehend the sociological foundations of education. • Understand the importance of sociology in educational settings and crowds. • Explain the historical framework and historical development of the field of education, in national and universal context. • Conceive the important pioneers in the field of education. • Relate historical facts and development to current educational events, processes, activities. |
Basic concepts and terminology of education, characteristics of effective teachers, sociology of education, pioneers in education, philosophies of education, history of world education, history of Turkish education. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction. Understanding Teaching Profession. | Course slides |
2) | Characteristics of Effective Teachers | Course notes |
3) | Sociology of education | Ballentine, J.H. (1989). Ch1: “Sociology of education”. The Sociology of Education: A Systematic Analysis. London: Prentice-Hall.) |
4) | Sociology of education | Orstein, A.C., Levine, D.U., Guek, G., Vocke, D.E.. Foundations of Education. 12th Edition Ch.10 |
5) | Sociology of Education (cont) | Ornstein & Levine, 12th ed / Ch.10-11 |
6) | Sociology of Education (cont) | Ornstein & Levine, 12th Ed / Ch11 |
7) | History of Education / World | Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch.3 |
8) | History of Education / World (cont) | Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch.3 |
9) | Philosophical foundations of education | Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch12 |
10) | Philosophical foundations of education (cont) | Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch12 |
11) | Pioneers in Education | Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch 4 |
12) | Pioneers in education (cont) | Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch 4 |
13) | History of Education / Turkey | * Hamiloğlu,K. (2001). “The history of education in Turkey” (pp.70-107). The teacher training policies in Turkey in a changing socio-political context from 1946 to the present day. (Unpublished PhD dissertation, Boğaziçi University, İstanbul) * Course slides |
14) | History of Education / Turkey (cont.) | * Hamiloğlu,K. (2001). “The history of education in Turkey” (pp.70-107). The teacher training policies in Turkey in a changing socio-political context from 1946 to the present day. (Unpublished PhD dissertation, Boğaziçi University, İstanbul) * Course slides |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Orstein, A.C., Levine, D.U., Guek, G., Vocke, D.E.. Foundations of Education. 5 th & 12th Editions. |
References: | • Ballentine, J.H. (1989). Ch1: “Sociology of education” (pp.40-54). The Sociology of Education:A Systematic Analysis. London: Prentice-Hall.) • Hamiloğlu,K. (2001). “The history of education in Turkey” (pp.70-107). The teacher training policies in Turkey in a changing socio-political context from 1946 to the present day. (Unpublished PhD dissertation, Boğaziçi University, İstanbul) |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 3 | % 25 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Homework Assignments | 3 | 5 | 15 |
Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Final | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Total Workload | 78 |
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. | |
2) | To understand and know the developmental and learning capacities of 0-66 month old children and to reflect these to their education process. | |
3) | Implementation of the subject matter, pedagogical and professional knowledge necessary for early childhood education. | |
4) | Create teaching potential for 0-66 months old children regarding their multidimensional developmental process including skills and attitudes and behavior applicable to life. | |
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 . | |
6) | To know and apply the necessary measurement and assessmant techniques suitable for early childhood educaton. | |
7) | To develop and apply projects that supports children, families and individuals in the community and contributing positively to their developmental process. | |
8) | To integrate the knowledge and experience of working together with different programs and different age groups. | |
9) | To demonstrate the commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism,life-long learning and professional growth. | |
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. | |
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. |