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
ECE3103	Recognizing and Evaluating the Child	Fall Spring	3	0	3	4

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 provide students with necessary knowledge about the evaluation methods used to maintain the constant implementation of educational activities by recognizing the whole characteristics of preschool children. Additionally, it?s aimed to give information about the analysis and assessment of the tools which can be useful for preschool teachers to identify their students.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Identify the developmental characteristics (cognitive, motor, language, social-emotional of preschool children
2.Recognize the significance and necessity of the assessment of preschool children.
3.Know the functions of preschool children assessment tools.
4.Associate the different preschool learning approaches and assessment process with each other.
5.Evaluate and make use of preschool children assessment tools when it becomes necessary.
6.Report the assessment outcomes.
7.Prepare a suitable plan for preschool children considering the assessment report.
8.Make arrangements in educational setting in the light of the assessment report.

Course Content

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	Why? When? Assessment of children
3)	The Importance, Goal and Need of Assessment Children
4)	Assessment in terms of Various Learning Approaches
5)	Observational Techniques; Observation Technique Key Points in Observation Process
6)	Anecdotal Records, Observation Lists, Process Records, Time- Samples, Case Samples, Check Lists, Ratio Scales
7)	Midterm
8)	Interview technique, Case analysis, home visiting
9)	Standardized tests
10)	Projective tests
11)	Play based assessments
12)	Curriculum based assessment
13)	Portfolio
14)	Documentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

McAfee, O. & Leong, D. (2009). Assessing and guiding young children?s development and learning (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon
Allen, K.E., & Cowdery, G.E. (2009). The Exceptional Child: Inclusion in Early Childhood Education (6th Edition). Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning.
Mcmillan, H., J. (2007). Classroom assessment: Principles And Practice For Effective Standards-Based Instruction. Boston, MA: Pearson/ Allyn & Bacon.
Snow, E., C., & Van Hemel, B., S. (2008). Early Childhood Assessment: Why?, What? And How?, Washington, DC: National Academies Press.
Wright, R. J. (2010). Multifaceted Assessment for Early Childhood Education. Los Angeles: SAGE Publication

References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	5	% 20
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	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Presentations / Seminar	1	5	5
Homework Assignments	5	2	10
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			89

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.