PRE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY243	PRE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT	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	Assist.Prof. DERYA KAVGAOĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills related to the analysis, design and implementation of curricula and plans applied in pre-school education institutions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The basic principles of curriculum development, the introduction of the MEB 2013 Pre-School Program Guide, the use of the application supplements of the guide, the design, implementation and evaluation of preschool education according to the curriculum guide, MEB 2013 OBADER Pre-School Education Program Integrated Family Support Education, MEB EBA: Pre-School Education Activity Pool Analysis, Education programs that are widely used in the world 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)
Evaluates the MEB 2013 Program Guide according to the basic components of program development.
Organizes the program application supplements in accordance with MEB’s instructions.
Plans daily-monthly education flow in accordance with MEB’s preschool curriculum.
Arranges the concept-achievement tables in accordance with the MEB Preschool curriculum.
Creates the development observation form in accordance with the MEB pre-school curriculum.
Examines innovative approaches used in preschool education.
Evaluates the MEB OBADER 2013 Guidelines.
Examines the MEB EBA Activity Pool to develop a curriculum.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, web based research	Getting acquainted, informing about the scope and functioning of the course, and filling out the introduction form. Determination of working groups according to the subjects.	Narration, question-answer, brainstorming
2	Literature review, web based research	Theoretical Foundations of Curriculum Development	Narration, question-answer, brainstorming, discussion
3	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	Theoretical Foundations of Curriculum Development	Narration, question-answer, discussion
4	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education Programs and Different Models	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
5	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	MEB 2013 Pre-School Education Program Analysis: (Importance of pre-school period, definition of pre-school education program)	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
6	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	MEB 2013 Pre-School Education Program Analysis: (Development features, achievements, indicators and explanations)	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
7	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	Review	Question-answer, brainstorming, narration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	MEB 2013 Pre-School Education Program Analysis: (Planning and implementation of pre-school education program)	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
10	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	MEB 2013 Pre-School Education Program Analysis: (Evaluation of pre-school education)	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
11	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	MEB 2013 Pre-School Education Program Analysis: (Use of Application Addons)	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
12	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	Classical Methods and Techniques Used in Preschool Education	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
13	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	Innovative Approaches Used in Preschool Education Current Methods and Techniques	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
14	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	MEB 2013 OBADER Analysis: Family Support Education Integrated with Preschool Education Program	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
MEB, 2013. Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı. MEB, 2013. OBADER. Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı İle Bütünleştirilmiş Aile Destek Eğitimi MEB, EBADER. Okul Öncesi Etkinlik Havuzu.
Zembat, R. Tunçeli, H. İ. Yavuz, E, A. 2019. Erken Çocuklukta Eğitim Programları ve Uygulamalar
Çelik, N., Daşcan Ö. 2017. Son Değişikliklerle Okul Öncesi eğitim Programı ve Etkinlik Kitabı. Ankara: ANI Yayıncılık.

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.						5

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.						5
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					4
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning				3

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.					4
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.						5
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.				3
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.						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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	14	3	42
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	5	1	5
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	8	1	8
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	5	1	5
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	62	0	148