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
ECE2108 Drama in Early Childhood Education Fall
Spring
2 0 2 3
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: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ
Course Objectives: The aim of the course is that teacher candidates acquire the skills "developing-applying drama activities" by the help of theoretical knowledge and practical examples.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-Having knowledge of the foundations and benefits of educational drama, the points in practice, various drama examples
2-Gaining the practice experience by participating in drama activities
3-Applying drama activities with his/her theoretical knowledge
4-Developing new drama examples by using the drama examples in the course as a base

Course Content

The foundations and benefits of educational drama, important points in practice, drama examples, practices

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The history of drama. The description, meaning of educational drama, its differences from similar terms (drama, theatre, creative drama, psychodrama, process drama, play) and its similarities between educational drama and other similar terms.
2) The improvements increasing the importance of educational drama at the present time, learning name, greeting and meeting activities
3) The important points in educational drama practices, communication and movement activities
4) The benefits of educational drama, practice stages of educational drama, story dramatization examples
5) Necessary skills and processes for drama, relaxation techniques and exercises
6) Special techniques in educational drama, sensory activities
7) Midterm
8) Conducting drama activities as appropriate according to instruction plan, drama in different settings
9) Extemporisation and creative activities
10) Educational drama examples in second language education
11) Educational drama experiences in education of social skills
12) Educational drama examples in concept education
13) Educational drama examples in values education
14) Educational drama examples in environment education, the evaluation of the course

Sources

Course Notes: -Önder, A. (2016). Yaşayarak Öğrenme İçin Eğitici Drama. Kuramsal Temellerle Uygulama Teknikleri ve Örnekleri (10. Baskı). İstanbul: Nobel Yayınları. -Önder, A. (2017). Okul Öncesi Çocukları İçin Eğitici Drama Uygulamaları (Genişletilmiş 6. Baskı). Ankara: Eğiten Kitap.
References: -McCaslin, N. (2006 ). Creative Drama in the Classroom and Beyond NewYork: Pearson Education. -O’Neill, C. (1995). Drama World. A Framework for Process Drama. Portsmouth, N. H: Heinemann. -Önder,A. (2009). Zihinsel Engellilerle Eğitici Drama. İstanbul MorPa Kültür Yayınları.

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 % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
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 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 1 1
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 72

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.