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
ECE4103 Character and Value Education Fall 2 0 2 3
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 main aim of the course is; preschool teacher candidates are able to behave in accordance with universal values and plan events by knowing the general concepts of character and values education.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
. Defines character, personality, value, virtue, morality, temperament, temperament
. Explain how character development is.
. Explains the importance of family, environment and school in character development and education
. Describe the definition, classification and basis of values.
. It tells the philosophical foundations of character and value education.
. Knows different character and value education approaches and practices
. Knows different teaching methods and techniques in character / value education.
.They can explain their education in different contexts

Course Content

Character, personality, value, virtue, morality, temperament, mood and etc .; character development and education; family, environment and school in character development and education; definition and classification of values; sources of values and individual, social, cultural, religious, moral bases; character and value education approaches and practices; culture of intercultural differentiation and coexistence in character and value education; character and value education in terms of educational philosophy and goals; teaching methods and techniques in character / value education; values crisis and education in modern and multicultural societies; value education in human-cultural development process; Turkey examples about the value of education and cultural history education, practice and research values education in Turkey; teacher as a role model in character and value education

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Conceptual framework: character, personality / personality, value, virtue, morality, temper, temperament, etc.
3) Character development and education; family, environment and school in character development and education
4) Definition and classification of values
5) Sources of values and individual, social, cultural, rmoral foundations
6) Approaches to character and value education
7) The culture of intercultural differentiation and coexistence in character and value education
8) Midterm
9) Character and value education in terms of educational philosophy and objectives
10) Teaching methods and techniques in character / value education
11) The crisis of values and education in modern and multicultural societies; value education in the process of human-cultural development
12) Turkey examples about the value of education and cultural history education, practice and research values education in Turkey
13) Turkey examples about the value of education and cultural history education, practice and research values education in Turkey
14) Teacher as role model in character and value education

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Halstead, J. M. & Taylor, J. M. (2000). Learning and teaching about values: a review of recent research. Cambridge Journal of Education, 30(2), 169-202.

Alpöge, G. (2011). Okul öncesinde değerler eğitimi. İstanbul: Bilgi.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 3 % 15
Presentation 1 % 15
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 10
Project 1 10 10
Homework Assignments 3 5 15
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 81

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.