General Information about the Course

Course Code:	ÇGB 718
Course Title:	Alternative Approaches in Preschool
Course Semester:	7. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 2 0 2 3
Language of instruction:	TR
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Alan İçi Seçmeli
Level of course:	Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Kadriye Efe Azkeskin
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	It is aimed to understand the definition and importance of preschool education, to have knowledge about contemporary approaches in preschool education, to learn the principles, concepts and practices related to these approaches in detail, and to discuss the applicability of these approaches in our country. In addition to examining the programs and approaches developed in different countries of the world, they will also be evaluated in terms of our country.
Course Objective:	At the end of this course, students learn the importance and purpose of pre-school education. Gains knowledge about the principles, concepts and practices of basic approaches in pre-school education. Students know the applications of different approaches in preschool in the world. They can comment on the applicability of the basic approaches in this period for our country, and also realize that the preschool program in our country is an eclectic, spiral and developmental program.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Defines principles, concepts and practices related to basic approaches in early childhood.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Explains different approaches applied in the field of preschool education.

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) Creates an eclectic approach by analyzing and synthesizing using basic approaches.

2) Explain the different curriculum approaches applied in the world in the field of pre-school education (High Scope, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Holland Opstop, Bank Street, etc.)

3) Gains knowledge about pre-school education programs and practices in different countries.

4) Will be able to explain different pre-school education models applied in Turkey

5) Can compare the programs implemented in Turkey with the programs implemented in different countries.

6) It can bring suggestions to the program implemented in Turkey.

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Introducing the course, explaining the importance and purpose of pre-school education, introduction to early childhood education programs and approaches.
2)	Explaining concepts such as curriculum, approach and model related to early childhood education programs and explaining how different models and approaches used in early childhood education emerged and why they are needed.
3)	Head Start Approach
4)	High Scope Approach
5)	Montessori Method
6)	Opstap (Hand in Hand) Program
7)	Reggio Emilia Approach
8)	Waldorf Approach
9)	Creative Curriculum
10)	Bank Street Approach
11)	Project Approach in Preschool Education
12)	Forest Schools
13)	Portage Program
14)	Pyramid Approach
15)	2013 MEB Preschool Education Program, AÇEV
16)	Anti-Prejudice Training Program
References: 1)Başal,H.S.(2010).Okul Öncesi Eğitiminde Uygulanan Farklı Modeller, Dora Yayınları, Bursa. 2)İnan,H.Z.(2012) Okul Öncesinde Çağdaş Yaklaşımlar Reggio Emilia Yaklaşımı, Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. 3)Temel,F.Z.(2018).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar, Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara. 4)Akyol,K.A.(2014).Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Proje Yaklaşımı, Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. 5)Diken,İ.(2018)Erken Çocukluk Eğitimi, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık, Ankara. 6)MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı 7) Özbey,S.&Demiriz,S. (2019)Okulöncesi Eğitime Programı Kuramdan Uygulamaya, Lisans Yay.,İstanbul 8) Temel,F.(2015) Okulöncesi Eğitimde Alternatif Yaklaşımlar, Hedef Yay.,Ankara 9)Darragh, J. (2010). Introduction to early childhood education: Equity and inclusion. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson

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Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Discussion		% 0
Participation		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	30
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		32
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		1