OKUL ÖNCESİ EĞİTİMDE PROGRAM GELİŞTİRME PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGP255	OKUL ÖNCESİ EĞİTİMDE PROGRAM GELİŞTİRME	3	2	2	5

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	Lecturer ÖZGE ÜNSEVER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the characteristics of the preschool education program implemented in our country and to acquire the skills to prepare, implement, and evaluate an educational plan suitable for the developmental characteristics of children.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content: The course content consists of the following topics: preschool education program, elements of the education program, characteristics of the preschool education program, types of activities, program development, and the process of preparing an activity plan.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains fundamental concepts related to program development.
Explains the basic characteristics and principles of preschool education programs.
Explains the structure and basic features of the Ministry of National Education's 2024 Preschool Education Program.
Explains the functions of learning centers (blocks, art, science, mathematics, music, etc.) in educational environments.
Plans early literacy, art, Turkish language, music, science, movement, and drama activities in accordance with developmental areas.
Plans out-of-school learning activities in accordance with the education program.
Prepares monthly plans in accordance with the preschool education program.
Prepares daily plans in accordance with the preschool education program.
Applies the assessment methods used in the preschool education program.
Uses child assessment and evaluation methods in the educational process.
Develops examples of activities that support different developmental areas.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Fundamental Concepts in Program Development	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Reading	Characteristics of Preschool Education Programs	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Reading	Basic Principles of Preschool Education	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Reading	Key Features of the Ministry of National Education's 2024 Preschool Education Program	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Reading	Educational Settings: Block Reading / Reading and Listening / Writing Awareness / Music Center	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Reading	Art/Science/Mathematics/Dramatic Play Center in Educational Environments	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Reading	Early Literacy / Art / Turkish Language / Music Activities	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	Reading	Science / Movement / Drama / Extracurricular Learning Activities	Lecture, Question and Answer
9	Reading	Creating a Monthly Plan in the Preschool Education Program	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading	Creating a Daily Plan in the Preschool Education Program	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Reading	Assessment in the Preschool Education Program	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Reading	Family Education and Family Participation in Preschool Education	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Reading	Child Recognition and Assessment in Preschool Education	Lecture, Question and Answer
15	Reading	Examples of Activities in Preschool Education	Lecture, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
MEB 2024 Okul öncesi eğitim programı
File, N., Mueller, J., & Wisneski, D. B. (2012). Curriculum in early childhood education.Routledge.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

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.						5
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.					4
2	PC4: Explains the basic concepts, legal regulations, and risk factors related to occupational health and safety.				3

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.						5
2	PC6: Select and effectively use tools, equipment, and technologies used in professional practices in a manner appropriate to their purposes.					4

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.						5
2	PC8: Identifies potential problems related to their profession and conducts the necessary research to address them.				3

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

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.					4

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.						5
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.					4

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	15	2	30
Preliminary & Further Study	15	2	30
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	15	2	30
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
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	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	2	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	8	2	16
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	62	0	122