| MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ECE1103 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ |
| Course Objectives: | Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Make connections between historical antecedents and current approaches to research and curriculum development in the education of young children. 2. Compare and contrast the philosophical, theoretical and curricular differences of various programmatic models of early childhood education. 3. Recognize the fundamental tenets of developmentally appropriate practice and apply those to specific classroom practices. 4. Describe the developmental changes in children’s cognitive, affective, social and emotional understanding and how these influence early childhood education. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to 1. describe fundamental concepts of and facts about the field of early childhood education 2. identify the characteristics, roles, and dispositions of effective early childhood teachers 3. evaluate programs and services delivered to young children and their families. 4. compare the charecteristics of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners 5. plan developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children 6. discuss current issues and trends in early childhood education relative to Turkey |
| This course is designed to provide an overview of historical, philosophical, psychological, educational, and contemporary influences on the field of early childhood education. It is intended primarily for students planning to apply to the Early Childhood Education program. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Introduction to the course | ||
| 2) | Becoming a professional in early childhood education | ||
| 3) | Current Issues in ECE | ||
| 4) | Assessment in early childhood | ||
| 5) | History and theory in early childhood education and development | ||
| 6) | History and theory in early childhood education and development | ||
| 7) | MIDTERM | ||
| 8) | Programs and alternative settings for early childhood education | ||
| 9) | Development and education: Infants and toddlers | ||
| 10) | Development and education: Preschoolers | ||
| 11) | Development and education: Kindergarten | ||
| 12) | Supporting children’s social-emotional development | ||
| 13) | Family, Community and Diversity | ||
| 14) | Concluding reflections on profession | ||
| Course Notes: | 1.Morrison, G.S. (2009). Early childhood education today. 11th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice-Hall. ISBN: 9780135010525. 2.Copple, Carol & Bredekamp, Sue (Eds.) (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs: Serving children from birth through age 8, 3rd Edition. Washington DC: NAEYC. ISBN: 9781928896647 |
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| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | % 0 | |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | % 0 | |
| Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
| Presentation | 3 | % 30 |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Laboratory | 6 | 8 | 48 |
| Application | 5 | 7 | 35 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 135 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |