FIELD TRAINING IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATUON I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY343E	FIELD TRAINING IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATUON I	5	8	4	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. NURTEN ELKİN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes towards observation, evaluation and correct application of education programs in preschool education institutions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Making observations in accordance with the education plan, educational environment, educator, student, observation of the education plan, reporting

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Discovers the place to observe according to the child's needs.
Explains the observation technique(s) and appropriate observation form(s).
Performs practice in accordance with observation criteria
Adapts observation information.
Synthesizes observation information.
Compares appropriate to the child's age and developmental characteristics.
Organizes the child's development profile
Organizes evaluation results
It plans a daily education flow in accordance with the MEB Preschool curriculum.
Organizes the professional practice file in accordance with professional ethics

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Individual research, Web Based Research	Introduction of Field Study, What is Preschool Education? Preschool Program Features, Preschool Centers	Observation
2	Literature review, Individual research, Web Based Research	Preschool Program Features, Activity Types	Observation
3	Literature review, Individual research, Web Based Research	Preschool Development Areas, Activity Plans	Observation
4	Literature review, Individual research, Visual Resources, Applications	Event Plans (Autumn Theme)	Observation
5	Literature review, Individual research, Visual Resources, Applications	Event Plans (November 10 Theme)	Observation
6	Literature review, Individual research, Visual Resources, Applications	Event Plans (World Book Week Theme)	Observation
7	Literature review, Individual research, Visual Resources, Applications	Event Plans (Cleaning Week Theme)	Observation
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Individual research, Visual Resources, Applications	Event Plans (Communicators Theme)	Observation
10	Literature review, Individual research, Visual Resources, Applications	Event Plans (Domestic Goods Week Theme)	Observation
11	Literature review, Individual research, Visual Resources, Applications	Event Plans (Winter Theme)	Observation
12	Literature review, Individual research, Visual Resources, Applications	Event Plans (New Year theme)	Observation
13	Literature review, Individual research, Visual Resources, Applications	Event Plans (Animals Theme)	Observation
14	Literature review, Individual research, Visual Resources, Applications	Event Plans (Transportation Vehicles Theme)	Observation
15	Literature review, Individual research	Event Plans Review	Observation, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
MEB (2013). Ministry of National Education Preschool Education Program. Ankara: MEB.
Santrock, John W. (2017). Lifespan Development. Translated by: Galip Yüksel (Translation from the 13th Edition: New Revised Edition). Ankara: Nobel Academic.

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.						5

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.					4

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.						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.					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.						5
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.					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	4	4	16
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
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	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	12	8	96
Report Writing	11	1	11
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	27	0	123