OKUL ÖNCESİ EĞİTİM İLKE VE YÖNTEMLERİ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGP256	OKUL ÖNCESİ EĞİTİM İLKE VE YÖNTEMLERİ	4	2	2	3

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 gain the knowledge and perspective to evaluate contemporary preschool education approaches by addressing the fundamental principles of preschool education and different educational approaches in their theoretical and practical dimensions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers the principles and history of preschool education, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Head Start, PYP, Philosophy for Children, Forest Schools and GEMS programs, environmental education, project and STEM approaches, and preschool education practices in different countries and in Turkey.

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 basic principles and historical development of preschool education.
It explains the basic characteristics of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and Head Start approaches.
It compares different preschool education approaches in terms of aims, methods, and application.
It evaluates the PYP, GEMS, and Philosophy for Children programs in the context of preschool education.
It evaluates the Forest Schools approach in terms of child development and environmental education.
It explains the importance and application methods of environmental education in preschool.
It analyzes project and STEM approaches as methods that can be used in preschool education.
It compares preschool education practices in different countries.
It develops suggestions for adapting different preschool education approaches to educational environments.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading / Program Review	Preschool Education: Principles and History	Lecture, Question–Answer
2	Reading / Program Review	Montessori Approach	Lecture, Question–Answer
3	Reading / Program Review	Reggio Emilia Approach	Lecture, Question–Answer
4	Reading / Program Review	Waldorf Approach	Lecture, Question–Answer
5	Reading / Program Review	Head Start Approach	Lecture, Question–Answer
6	Reading / Program Review	PYP Approach	Lecture, Question–Answer
7	Reading / Program Review	P4C Approach	Lecture, Question–Answer
8	Reading / Program Review	Forest Schools	Lecture, Question–Answer
9	Reading / Program Review	GEMS Program	Lecture, Question–Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading / Program Review	Environmental Education in Preschool	Lecture, Question–Answer
12	Reading / Program Review	Project Approach	Lecture, Question–Answer
13	Reading / Program Review	STEM Approach	Lecture, Question–Answer
14	Reading / Program Review	Preschool Education in Different Countries	Lecture, Question–Answer
15	Reading / Program Review	Preschool Education in Turkey	Lecture, Question–Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Willan, J. (2017). Early childhood studies: A multidisciplinary approach. Bloomsbury Publishing.
Temel, Z. F. (2015). Okul öncesi eğitimde alternatif yaklaşımlar. Her Yönüyle Okul Öncesi Eğitim, 7.

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.						5
2	PC2: Explains the legal process regarding children's rights and protection, and measures against child neglect and abuse.				3

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.						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.						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.				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.					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.					4
3	PC13: Manages communication processes with families and multidisciplinary teams.					4

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	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	9	2	18
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	10	2	20
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	1	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	37	0	72