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
ECE3114	Sense Education in Early Childhood	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 main aim of the course is to develop teacher candidates? implementing sensory development programs, and preparing development support activities.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. They learn basic definitions of sensation and perception.
2. Learn the factors affecting the perception.
3. Learn the development of 7 Senses? process and properties.
4. Learn how to apply activities that promote the development of 7 senses.

Course Content

Conceptual framework: Concept of sense, development of senses, development of perception; function of sensory systems; sensory awareness in early period, and importance of sensory education in development, regulation of educational environments to support sensory awareness, materials and use; the role of the teacher in sensory education, planning, implementation and evaluation of sensory activities in the educational program.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	Sensation and Perception; Importance, Definition Differences of Perception
3)	Perception Properties, Factors Affecting Perception
4)	The Importance of Sense Education, Aims of Sensory Education
5)	Supportive Environment and Its Importance
6)	Sensory Organs, Visual Perception Development and Support
7)	Hearing Perception, Touch Perception Development and Support
8)	Development and Support of Odor and Taste Perception
9)	Perception of Balance, Perception of Propriety
10)	Activity Examples for Supporting the Development of the Seven Senses in the Early Period
11)	Activity Examples for Supporting the Development of the Seven Senses in the Early Period
12)	Activity Examples for Supporting the Development of the Seven Senses in the Early Period
13)	Student presentations
14)	Student presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Zimbardo, P. G., & Richard, L. G. (2001). Psychology and Life. Allyn & Bacon.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Application	12	% 24
Presentation	1	% 11
Final	1	% 65
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 35
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 65
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	14	4	56
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			110

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.