PRE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY243E	PRE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Lecturer BERK EFE ALTINAL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	In this course, it is aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes about the analysis, design and implementation of curricula and plans applied in preschool education institutions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition and history of curriculum in early childhood education, developmentally appropriate practices, historical and theoretical influences on early childhood curriculum, current curriculum models in early childhood education, Turkish ECE program.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognize characteristics of an effective early childhood program.
Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
Have the knowledge of the history of early childhood education and its impact on current practices in the field.
Have the knowledge about the characteristics and principles of Turkish Early Childhood Education Program.
Investigate other curriculum approaches of early childhood education.
Recognize the contents of Turkish Early Childhood Education Program.
Identify and address state and national standards for early childhood education and content areas as developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood education.
Develop an integrated activity plan for the early childhood level.
Demonstrate ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities in terms of learning process, adaptation, parent involvement and evaluation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Individual research	General information about the course, Curriculum in early childhood education	Qestioning, lecturing
2	Individual research	Curriculum in early childhood education	Lecturing, questioning
3	Individual research	Develomentally appropriate practices	Lecturing, questioning
4	Individual research	Develomentally appropriate practices	Lecturing, questioning
5	Individual research	Quality, Early Childhood Program in Turkey (36-72 months)	Lecturing, questioning
6	Individual research	Early Childhood Program in Turkey (36-72 months)	Lecturing, questioning, grouping
7	Individual research	Early Childhood Program in Turkey (36-72 months)	Lecturing, questioning, grouping
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual research	Early Childhood Program in Turkey (36-72 months)	Lecturing, questioning, demonstrating
10	Individual research	Curriculum models-Montessori	Lecturing, questioning, demonstrating
11	Individual research	Curriculum models-High Scope, Regio Emilia	Lecturing, questioning, demonstrating
12	Individual research	Curriculum models-Waldorf, STEM	Lecturing, questioning, demonstrating
13	Individual research	Curriculum models-Head Start	Lecturing, questioning, demonstrating
14	Individual research	The Project Approach	Lecturing, questioning, demonstrating, grouping
15	Individual research	Activity Presentations	Lecturing, questioning, demonstrating
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Lecture Notes
Turkish Preschool Education Program (2013)

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	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

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.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	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

SKILLS
Practical
	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

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.					4
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.					4
3	To be able to understand and manage the activities for the development of the 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						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 solutions to the 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.				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.					4
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.					4
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.				3

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.					4
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.					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	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	12	6	72
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	7	5	35
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	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	151