Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | SÇG209B.2 | New Approaches in Early Childhood | Elective | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Short Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
Analyze the early childhood program models across the world and compare those with the ones in Turkey |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zehra ÇAKIR |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Students explain the characteristics of early childhood education programs and institutions across different countries | 2 | Students compare the characteristics of early childhood education programs and institutions across different countries | 3 | Students compare the characteristics of early childhood education programs and institutions in Turkey with the ones in other countries | 4 | Students desing a small-scaled program, integrating appropriate aspects of the early childhood programs around the world |
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Mode of Delivery |
Second Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Basic principles of early childhood education program; Overview of early childhood education theories and theorists (Piaget, Vygotsky, Froebel, Gardner, Dewey); Overview of most known early childhood education programs (Direct instruction, Theme-based approach, Developmentally appropriate practice, High Scope, Montessori, Bank Street, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Head Start); Early childhood education models and programs in European Countries, Far East and Asian Countries, North America Countries, South America Countries, Early childhood education models in Turkey |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Introduction to the course and course overview | | | 2 | Overview of early childhood education theories and theorists: Piaget, Vygotsky, Froebel, Gardner, Dewey | | | 3 | Most known early childhood education programs:Direct instruction, Theme-based approach, Developmentally appropriate practice, High Scope, Montessori, Bank Street, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Head Start | | | 4 | Early childhood education in European Countries | | | 5 | Early childhood education in European Countries | | | 6 | Early childhood education in Far East and Asian Countries | | | 7 | Early childhood education in Far East and Asian Countries | | | 8 | Midterm exam | | | 9 | Early childhood education in North America Countries | | | 10 | Early childhood education in North America Countries | | | 11 | Early childhood education in South America Countries | | | 12 | Early childhood education models in Turkey | | | 13 | Early childhood education models in Turkey | | | 14 | Project Presentations | | | 15 | Project Presentations | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
none |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Practice | 25 | 1 | 25 |
Question-Answer | 50 | 1 | 50 |
Self Study | 25 | 1 | 25 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | LO2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | LO3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | LO4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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