PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ECE2105	Early Childhood Teaching Programs	Spring	3	0	3	5

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

Basic information

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. SEDA SARAÇ
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course; to teach teacher candidates early childhood program?s in this lesson, it is aimed that student will learn the historical improvement of pre-school education program in Turkey, the main features of the MONE 0-3 years program and the Ministry of National Education pre-school education program 3-6 years, principles, objectives and signs, setting properties, activities, learn about forms to be used intended. They should also have knowledge of training program planning (monthly training plan, daily training flow and activity plan), implementation and evaluation processes, and will also be able to select the methods and materials that will make it easier for children to learn. Furthermore, doing comparison between MONE 2013 Preschool Education Program and the other international program approaches.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Know the history of the Pre-School Education Program, program elements, principles and characteristics of the program.
2. Know the various early childhood education programs used in Turkey and abroad.
3. Methods and materials that facilitate children's learning will have information about family involvement in the early childhood education program.
4. Know and apply the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of the program.

Course Content

Principles and Elements of the Pre-School Education Program; historical development of preschool education program in Turkey; The features of the 0-3 Age Program, basic features of the MONE 2013 Preschool Education Program, principles, achievements and indicators, educational environment features, activities, forms to be used in the program, educational planning (monthly training plan, daily training flow and activity plan) evaluation; in-class practical work related to pre-school education program.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	The United Nations Global Goals and current policies related to early childhood education, early childhood education in Turkey, issues, applications and current data.
3)	What is education program, program development? History of MONE 2013 Preschool Education Program Introduction of MONE 2013 Preschool Education Program
4)	Principles and features of MONE 2013 Preschool Education Program MONE 2013 Preschool Education Program development features, objectives and indicators
5)	MONE 2013 Learning Centers and types of activities in Preschool Education Program Family Participant and the children with special needs
6)	Introduction the MONE 2013 Preschool Education Program (Monthly Plan, Daily Educational Schedule, Activity Plan) Preparing and presenting an activity plan
7)	MONE 2013 Preschool Education Program's dimension of assessment (Assessment in three component -children, teacher and program)
8)	Midterm
9)	Early Childhood Education Program Approaches Vygotsky and the Cultural-Historical Development Theory and its reflection on early childhood education Tools of the Mind
10)	Early Childhood Education Program Approaches Developmentally appropriate practice approach Montessori Approach Storyline Method
11)	Early Childhood Education Program Approaches Reggio Emilia and Project Approach. The Waldorf Approach
12)	Early Childhood Education Program Approaches Minik Tema Education program Eco school education program
13)	Early Childhood Education Program Approaches High Scope, Bank Street ve Head Start Programs
14)	Comparison of MONE 2013 Preschool Education Program and the other program approaches. General evaluation of the course.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1.Arıkan, A., & Kimzan, İ. (2016). Okul Öncesi Eğitimde Proje Yaklaşımı: Ağaç Bilimcilerin Araştırmaları Projesi. İlköğretim Online, 15(2).
2.Bredekamp, S. & Copple, C. (Eds.). (2006). Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs. (Revised Ed.). Washington DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC Series Number: 234).
3.Bodrova, E. ve Leong, D. (2007). Zihnin Araçları Erken Çocukluk Eğitimine Vygotsky Yaklaşımı. Yay. Haz. G. Haktanır, Çev. T. Güler, F. Şahin, A. Yılmaz ve E. Kalkan. Ankara: Anı Yayınevi.
4.Bybee, R. W. (2010). Advancing STEM education: A 2020 vision. Technology and Engineering Teacher, 70(1), 30-35.
5.Chesloff, J. D. (2013). Stem education must start in early childhood. Education Week, 32(23), 27-32.
6.Cooper, R., Heaverlo, C. (2013). Problem Solving And Creativity And Design: What Influence Do They Have On Girls? Interest In STEM Subject Areas? American Journal OF Engineering Education, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp 27-38.

References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 20
Project	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 25
Final	1	% 35
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 55
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Presentations / Seminar	1	20	20
Homework Assignments	1	20	20
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			114

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)	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.