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| Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 | ||
General Information about the Course
| Course Code: | CGP109 | ||||||||
| Course Title: | Alternative Approaches in Preschool | ||||||||
| Course Semester: | 1. Semester / Fall | ||||||||
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| Language of instruction: | TR | ||||||||
| Prerequisite of the course: | No | ||||||||
| Type of course: | Necessary | ||||||||
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| Course Lecturer(s): | Öğr. Gör. Fatma Merve ŞİMŞEK |
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.) | ||
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1) Defines principles, concepts and practices related to basic approaches in early childhood. |
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| Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.) | ||
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1) Explains different approaches applied in the field of preschool education. |
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| 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.) | ||
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1) Can create an eclectic approach by analyzing and synthesizing using basic approaches |
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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.) |
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3) Gains knowledge about pre-school education programs and practices in different countries. |
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4) Will be able to explain different pre-school education models applied in Turkey. |
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5) Can compare the programs implemented in Turkey with the programs implemented in different countries. |
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6) It can bring suggestions to the program implemented in Turkey. |
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Course Topics
| Week | Subject | ||
| 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 | ||
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Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları | 1 |
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| Program Outcomes | ||||||||||||||
| 1) Students have basic theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of Child Development. | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||||||
| 2) Has the knowledge of comparatively evaluating and interpreting the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information gained about child development. | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
| 3) Prepares and implements developmental support programs for typically developing children with special needs. | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 4) They use, prepare and maintain the tools, materials, documents in the working environment. | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 5) Using basic knowledge and skills in the field of child development, interprets and evaluates data on children's development, defines problems and produces solutions. | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 6) They fulfill their duties and responsibilities related to their profession in accordance with ethical values. | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
| 7) They fulfill the individual responsibilities assigned to them within the team by using the basic knowledge they have acquired in the field of child development. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
| 8) They follow the developments in the field of child development and renew their knowledge. | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
| 9) Students identify their learning needs with the awareness of lifelong learning, and engage in learning activities by using the relevant communication and information technologies and written resources to reach information. | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |||||||||
| 10) Sets an example for the society with his appearance, manners, attitudes and behaviors. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||
| 11) Uses Turkish correctly and beautifully, exhibits effective communication skills. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |||||||||
| 12) Students inform the relevant people and institutions based on the basic knowledge and skills they have acquired in the field of child development, and convey their solution proposals to the problems verbally and in writing. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 13) Students take part in professional projects, research and activities for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility. | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 14) Students internalize, generalize and exhibit the advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of child development. | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
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 | % 0 | |
| 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 | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 0 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 60 | |
Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 28 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 |
| MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) | 1 | 1 |
| Preparing for the General Exam | 13 | 13 |
| GENERAL EXAM (Final) | 1 | 1 |
| Participation | ||
| Discussion | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Take-Home Exam | ||
| Logbook | ||
| Total Workload | 49 | |
| ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) | 1 | |