MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ECE1104 Development in Infancy and Education Fall 2 0 2 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

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: The aim of the course is to examine the development of infants in detail.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
By the end of the course, you will be able to;
1. Describe physical, cognitive, and social development from conception through infancy, citing relevant theory and research
2. Demonstrate an understanding of competing theoretical perspectives of developmental influences particularly as they relate to the influences of nature and nurture.
3. Discuss the role of genetic and hereditary factors in the cognitive, behavioural and psychosocial development.
4. Describe socio-cultural influences on development from the macro to the micro systems. Students will be able to apply the teaching methods during practical work at nursery institutions.
5. Learn The Ministry of National Education the Preschool Education Program for Children 0-36 Months in detail.

Course Content

This is a broad based introductory lecture course which surveys infant development from a multidisciplinary scientific perspective. Both theoretical and practical aspects of development are presented and examined within a multicultural context. Emphasis is given to biological, psychological, and socio-cultural influences on the development.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation to the course, syllabus
2) Basic concepts and principles of child development
3) Factors that Influence Growth and Development
4) Fetal Development
5) Newborn & Baby (health, care)
6) 0-24 months child's development areas (motor, cognitive)
7) 0-24 months child's development areas (language, social-emotional)
8) Midterm
9) 0-24 months child's self-care skills
10) Basic characteristics, principles, indicators, environmental characteristics, activities, planning of education (monthly training plan, daily training flow and activity plan), implementation and evaluation of preschool education program for 0-24 month old children.
11) Basic characteristics, principles, indicators, environmental characteristics, activities, planning of education (monthly training plan, daily training flow and activity plan), implementation and evaluation of preschool education program for 0-24 month old children.
12) Basic characteristics, principles, indicators, environmental characteristics, activities, planning of education (monthly training plan, daily training flow and activity plan), implementation and evaluation of preschool education program for 0-24 month old children.
13) Project work presentations
14) Project work presentations

Sources

Course Notes: • McDevitt, T. M. & Ormrod, J. E. (2010). Child development an education. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall. • Copple, C. & Bredekamp, S. (2008). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. (3rd. ed.). Washington, DC: NAEYC.
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Evaluation System

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 % 0
Project 1 % 25
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 25
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 75
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 1 30 30
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 118

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution