EARLY INTERVENTION APPROACHES AND DEVELOPMENTAL RISKS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY245E	EARLY INTERVENTION APPROACHES AND DEVELOPMENTAL RISKS	3	3	3	5

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	Assist.Prof. DENİZ YILDIZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Definitions and Concepts Related to Early Intervention, Objectives of Early Intervention Programs, Target Population in Early Intervention, Developmental Risk Factors, Developmental Triage in Early Intervention (developmental priorities), Early Intervention Models, Collaboration in Early Intervention, Transition and Inclusion in Early Intervention, It is aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes about Early Intervention Approaches in the World and Turkey.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definitions and Concepts Related to Early Intervention - Aims of Early Intervention Programs - Target Group in Early Intervention - Developmental Risk Factors - Developmental Triage in Early Intervention (developmental priorities) - Early Intervention Models - Cooperation in Early Intervention - Transition and Inclusion in Early Intervention - World and Turkey' de Early Intervention Approaches - Early Intervention Program Development and Approaches

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the concepts related to early intervention.
Summarizes the aims of early intervention programs.
Explains developmental risk factors and protective factors.
Produces an early intervention program based on case examples, taking into account risk and protective factors.
Analyzes developmental priorities in early intervention.
Compares the early intervention approaches in the world and in Turkey.
Explains new trends in early intervention.
Interprets studies on early intervention and risk factors.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, Syllabus Review, Core Principles of Early Intervention, Definition of Early Intervention Programs	Narration
2	Literature review, web based search, self-research	Purposes of early intervention programs	Narration , discussion
3	Literature review	Target population in early intervention programs	Narration, discussion, self study,
4	Web based search, self-research	Developmental risks and protective factors	Narration, discussion,creative work.
5	Self-research	Developmental priorities in early intervention programs	Narration, discussion, self study, creative work.
6	Literature review	Early Intervention Program Models	Narration, discussion, self study,
7	-	Early Intervention Program Models	Narration, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, visual resources	Cooperation in early intervention programs	Narration, discussion, self study,
10	Web based search	Early Intervention Transition and Inclusion	Narration, discussion, self study,
11	Literature review,	Early Intervention Programs in the world	Narration, discussion, self study, problem solving, creative work.
12	Literature review, web based search, self-research	Early Intervention Programs in Turkey	Narration, discussion, self study, problem solving, creative work.
13	Web based search, self-research	Early Intervention Program Development and Approaches	Narration, discussion
14	Self-research	Early Intervention Program Development and Approaches	Narration, discussion, self study, creative work.
15	-	Review	Narration, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Meisels, S. J., & Shonkoff, J. P. (1990). Handbook of early childhood intervention. Cambridge University Press.
Feldman, M. A. (Ed.). (2008). Early intervention: The essential readings (Vol. 6). John Wiley & Sons.
Keilty, B. (Ed.). (2010). The early intervention guidebook for families and professionals: Partnering for success. Teachers College Press.

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.				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.					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.				3

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.				3
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.					4
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.					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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	14	1	14
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	1	1
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	59	0	129