ECE4115 Early Childhood Education in Different CountriesBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PRE-SCHOOL TEACHINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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
ECE4115 Early Childhood Education in Different Countries Fall 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; to inform the students about the established theories, approaches, programmes and models regarding pre-school education in Turkey and in the world in a comparative perspective and hence help the students gain an understanding of the profession.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Foundational theories and approaches of pre-school education
2. Different educational models applied all over the world
3. Education systems and applications of different countries and Turkey from various perspectives.

Course Content

Foundational theories of pre-school education approaches to and models of pre-school education, Different systems of pre-school education in various countries.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Historical development of pre-school education in the World and in Turkey
2) Socio-cultural influences in child education
3) A general look at the developmental and educational theories in pre-school education
4) Approaches to pre-school education.
5) Different models applied in pre-school education from around the world
6) Pre-school education programs
7) Midterm
8) Structure of pre-school education systems
9) Personnel profile in pre-school education systems
10) Observation and evaluation systems in pre-school education
11) Results regarding the applications of pre-school education in different countries
12) Difficulties observed in pre-school education across the world
13) Contemporary trends and application in pre-school education
14) General evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Başal, A. ( Ed). (2018). Farklı ülkelerde karşılaştırmalı eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.
2. UNICEF. (2017). Dünya çocuklarının durumu.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
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 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 1 15 15
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 103

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.