DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PERIOD PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY241	DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PERIOD	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. NEFİSE SEMRA ERKAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes about the basic concepts and terms related to cognitive development, language development, physical development, motor development and education in early childhood and school periods, and the theories that explain them.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concepts and theories about cognitive development, language development, physical development, motor development, social emotional development in early childhood

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the basic concepts of development.
Summarizes developmental theories in early childhood.
Evaluates the factors affecting the development processes.
Lists the developmental stages according to age.
Categorizes the factors affecting its development.
Explains the development in early childhood.
Explains screen exposure and its consequences.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, web based research	Definition of early childhood and basic concepts	Narration, question-answer, brainstorming
2	Literature review, web based research	Cognitive development in early childhood	Narration, question-answer, brainstorming, discussion
3	Literature review, individual research	Early Childhood Cognitive Development Theories and Theorists	Narration, question-answer, discussion
4	Literature review	Early Childhood Cognitive Development Theories and Theorists	Question-answer, discussion
5	Literature review, web based research	Language development in early childhood	Discussion, brainstorming
6	Literature review, web based research, individual research, group research	Language development in early childhood theories and theorists	Narration
7	Individual research	Language development in early childhood theories and theorists	Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual resarch	Physical and motor development in Early Childhood	Question-answer, discussion
10	Literature review, web based research	Early Childhood motor development theories and theorists	Question-answer, brainstorming
11	Literature review, web based research, group research	Social emotional development in early childhood	Narration
12	Literature review, web based research	Sexual development in early childhood	Brainstorming, discussion
13	Web based research	Theories and theorists of sexual development in early childhood	Discussion
14	Individual research	Observation of early childhood development areas and application	Narration, Discussion
15	Individual research	The impact of screen addiction and screen exposure on developmental domains in early childhood	Narration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Deniz, M. E. (2016)Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Gelişim. Ankara: Maya Akademi.
Akman, A., Ertürk, G., Deniz, A., Dönmezer, İ., Ogelman, H. G., & Veziroğlu, M. (2012). Erken çocukluk döneminde gelişim. Ankara: Pegem Yayınları.

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The foundation of professional theoretical knowledge of child development science is child, family, development, forms the concepts of evaluation, identification, support, intervention, education and follow-up. It Ensuring that the Child Development profession is learned on a scientific basis by considering the concepts with a holistic approach.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.				3
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.						5
3	To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning						5
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing.						5
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.				3
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.						5
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.			2
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.						5
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.				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	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
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	5	2	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	2	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	54	0	148