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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS OOE 3006 FIELD ELECTIVE VI (DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS AND EFFECTIVE PRACTICES IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

PRE - SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR BERNA ÇÖKER

Offered to

PRE - SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to develop students skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate educational programs for preschool children based on theoretical knowledge and research. Students will learn to create child-centered, diversity-sensitive, and effective teaching strategies

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explain the fundamental theories of early childhood development and learning. 2   Identify the principles of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP). 3   Design holistic and child-centered programs. 4   Apply play-based and active learning methods. 5   Plan educational activities that address individual differences and cultural diversity. 6   Develop practices that promote family and community involvement. 7   Use assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Introduction to Course 2 Fundamental principles of early childhood education and the concept of developmentally appropriate curriculum. 3 Developmental domains: Integrating cognitive, social, emotional, language, and motor development into curriculum content. 4 What is Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Principles and examples. 5 Curriculum development process: Setting goals, writing objectives, and planning steps. 6 Addressing individual differences and cultural diversity: Differentiated instruction approaches. 7 General review, course evaluation, midterm exam 8 Supporting cognitive development: Problem-solving, creativity, and science activities. 9 Supporting social-emotional development: Empathy, cooperation, and group activities. 10 Language development and early literacy: Storytelling, dramatization, and language games. 11 Supporting motor development: Movement education and physical activities. 12 Teaching strategies: Holistic approaches, technology integration, and effective classroom management. 13 Child-centered learning, play-based teaching, and strategies for active participation. 14 Assessment in program implementation: Observation, portfolios, and product evaluation. 15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Bredekamp, S. (2015). Erken Çocuklukta Etkili Uygulamalar. New York: Pearson.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, Discussion, Practice, Active learning, Collaborative Learning

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 VZ Midterm 2 FN Semester final exam 3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60 4 BUT Make-up note 5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

It will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

bernacoker@gmail.com

Office Hours

It will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 13 2 26 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 2 26 Preparation for midterm exam 1 8 8 Preparation for final exam 1 8 8 Preparing assignments 1 8 8 In-class practices 1 10 10 Midterm 1 1 1 Final 1 1 1 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 88

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 PO.13 PO.14 PO.15 PO.16 LO.1 5 5 3 5 LO.2 5 5 4 5 LO.3 5 5 5 5 LO.4 5 5 3 5 5 LO.5 5 5 3 5 5 LO.6 5 5 3 5 5 LO.7 5 5 3 5 5 5