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
ECE2114	Movement Development in Children and Education	Fall Spring	2	0	2	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; gaining knowledge about motor development characteristics of 0-8 years old children; determining games and activities to improve basic movement skills; planned the knowledge gained with 3-8 years old children.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
By the end of course successful students will be able to; aware of motor development characteristics of 0-3 years old , aware of motor development characteristics of 3-6 years old , aware of motor development characteristics of 6-8 years old.
Knowledgeable about motor development theories - motor development periods - fundamental movement skills and able to plan movement activities for 3-8 years old children, able to assess and evaluate fundamental movement skills of 3-8 years old children.

Course Content

Motor development characteristics in early childhood period, fundamental movement skills, learning motor skills, development of materials, specific learning methods for movement education, planning movement activities, assessment and evaluation of fundamental movement skills.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction/information about the course/determination of projects
2)	Motor development characteristics of 0-8 years old children
3)	Theories of motor Development
4)	Factors affecting motor development
5)	Reflexes and Rudimentary movement skills
6)	Fundamental Movement Skills (locomotor skills) and planning activity
7)	Midterm
8)	Fundamental Movement Skills (locomotor skills) and planning activity
9)	Fundamental Movement Skills (object control skills) and planning activity
10)	Fundamental Movement Skills (object control skills) and planning activity
11)	Fundamental Movement Skills (balance skills) and planning activity
12)	Sport movement skills
13)	Perceptual motor development and motor skills
14)	Motor development tests

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 10
Presentation	1	% 20
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	3	10	30
Homework Assignments	2	10	20
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			96

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.