AİLE EĞİTİMİ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGP254	AİLE EĞİTİMİ	4	3	3	4

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 MERVE MERCAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to plan effective family education practices that support child development by gaining knowledge and skills in the concepts of family, types of families, parenting attitudes, the attachment process, family education programs, family involvement, communication studies, working with families in special circumstances, and ethical principles.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers the concept of family and family types, parenting attitudes and the family development cycle, the family-child bonding process, the purpose and ethical principles of family education, family education programs, family participation, communication activities, home visits and individual interviews, father involvement, family education for children with special needs, and working with families in special circumstances.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It explains the definition of family, its types, and its impact on child development.
It defines the aims, principles, and importance of family education in the field of child development.
It develops a sense of confidentiality, ethics, and professional responsibility when working with families.
It adopts a respectful and inclusive approach to different family structures and parental attitudes.
It applies basic skills for effective communication with families in the field of child development.
It plans informative events and guidance activities for families.
It plans family participation activities in preschool education.
It evaluates social, cultural, and economic factors affecting family-child interaction.
It plans family participation activities for families of children with special needs.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	The Concept of Family and Types of Families	Lecture Method / Discussion
2	Reading	Parenting Attitudes and the Family Development Cycle	Lecture Method / Discussion
3	Reading	Family and Child Attachment Process	Lecture Method / Discussion
4	Reading	The Purpose and Importance of Family Education - Ethical Principles	Lecture Method / Discussion
5	Reading	Family Education Programs	Lecture Method / Discussion
6	Reading	Family Involvement and Family Approaches	Lecture Method / Discussion
7	Reading	Family Communication Activities	Lecture Method / Discussion
8	Reading	Home Visits	Lecture Method / Discussion
9	Reading	Individual Consultations	Lecture Method / Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading	Participation in Classroom Activities	Lecture Method / Discussion
12	Reading	Father's Involvement	Lecture Method / Discussion
13	Reading	Family Education for Children with Special Needs	Lecture Method / Discussion
14	Reading	Family Studies in Special Cases	Lecture Method / Discussion
15	Reading	Family Education Case Studies	Lecture Method / Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yavuzer, H. (1986). Ana-baba ve çocuk: ailede çocuk eğitimi. (No Title).
Fine, M. J. (Ed.). (2014). Handbook on parent education. Academic Press.

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.			2
2	PC2: Explains the legal process regarding children's rights and protection, and measures against child neglect and abuse.			2

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.					4

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.						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.					4
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.						5

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.						5

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.				3

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	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	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	0	0	0