SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGP253	SUMMER INTERNSHIP	3	0	0	2

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer MERVE MERCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The purpose of the summer internship is to enable students to reinforce their knowledge and skills in their professional fields at relevant institutions, to instill professional ethics, work discipline, environmental awareness, and work habits in accordance with quality processes, and to develop teamwork, communication, responsibility, and problem-solving skills. It also aims to ensure students comply with occupational health and safety regulations and to evaluate their professional development.
Contents of the Course Unit:	During the summer internship, students participate in professional activities at relevant institutions for 30 working days, learning to apply occupational health and safety and professional ethics rules, familiarize themselves with institutional procedures, develop teamwork and communication skills, apply theoretical knowledge in practice, solve professional problems, work in accordance with environmental awareness and quality processes, and report on their internship experience.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Demonstrates behavior in accordance with professional ethics, discipline, and confidentiality principles.
Explains occupational health and safety rules and applies them in the working environment.
Takes responsibility within a team-working environment.
Communicates effectively in the workplace by using professional communication skills.
Analyzes professional problems encountered during work processes.
Develops appropriate solution methods for the problems encountered.
Plans and manages time management and work planning processes effectively.
Develops a working approach that complies with environmental awareness and quality processes.
Reports the activities carried out during the internship period.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Orientation	Field Orientation Including Occupational Health, Quality Processes, and Environmental Awareness	Lecture Method
2	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
3	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
4	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
5	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
6	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
7	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
8	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
9	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
12	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
13	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
14	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
15	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
IGU Internship Guidelines

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC1: Explains legal regulations and procedures related to child development.					4
2	PC2: Explains the legal process regarding children's rights and protection, and measures against child neglect and abuse.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC3: By monitoring current national and international developments in their field from diverse sources, they make assessments regarding professional practices.						5
2	PC4: Explains the basic concepts, legal regulations, and risk factors related to occupational health and safety.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC5: Collaborate by communicating effectively with families and the community.					4
2	PC6: Select and effectively use tools, equipment, and technologies used in professional practices in a manner appropriate to their purposes.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC7: Considering the developmental characteristics of children aged 0-6 in preschool and special education, it plans and implements an appropriate educational program for the child.				3
2	PC8: Identifies potential problems related to their profession and conducts the necessary research to address them.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC9: Analyzes problems related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC10: Develops solutions while observing professional and ethical values.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC11: They serve as a role model for society through their appearance, demeanor, attitude, and behavior.					4
2	PC12: Can work in collaboration with other disciplines.					4
3	PC13: Manages communication processes with families and multidisciplinary teams.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC14: Follows developments in the professional field by using a foreign language.			2
2	PC15: Demonstrates an open attitude towards learning related to lifelong personal and professional development.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	6	8	48
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	6	0	48