| Recognize characteristics of an effective early childhood program. |
| Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices. |
| Have the knowledge of the history of early childhood education and its impact on current practices in the field. |
| Have the knowledge about the characteristics and principles of Turkish Early Childhood Education Program. |
| Investigate other curriculum approaches of early childhood education. |
| Recognize the contents of Turkish Early Childhood Education Program. |
| Identify and address state and national standards for early childhood education and content areas as developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood education. |
| Develop an integrated activity plan for the early childhood level. |
| Demonstrate ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities in terms of learning process, adaptation, parent involvement and evaluation. |