FIELD TRAINING IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY442E	FIELD TRAINING IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT II	8	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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It aims to provide knowledge and attitudes that will enable theoretical knowledge in the field of child development to be transformed into correct and ethical professional practices in professional environments.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Examining the establishment, operation and legislation of the practice institution, preparation of the work calendar and work plan according to the field and scope of the practice, developmental analysis of the cases and/or preschool activity practices, completion of the professional practice file.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It plans a daily education flow in accordance with the MEB Preschool curriculum.
Plans activities according to development areas
Organizes the development of children with or without normal development according to the development checklist.
Studies an evaluation tool appropriate to the developmental characteristics of the case.
Evaluates suggestions that support the development areas of the cases it examines.
Organizes the professional practice file in accordance with professional ethics.
Proposes suggestions for improving the application process.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
2	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
3	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
4	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
5	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
6	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
7	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
10	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
11	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
12	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
13	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
14	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
15	Literature review, web-based research, field research	Field Study (Place of Application)	Project-based learning, individual study.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Beaty, J., J. (2018). Observation and Evaluation in Early Childhood. Ankara: Anı Publishing.
Çelik, N., Daşcan, Ö. (2017). Preschool Education Program and Activity Book. Ankara: Anı Publishing.
MEB. (2016). Preschool Education Program. Ankara: MEB General Directorate of Basic Education.

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.					4

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.					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.					4

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.						5
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 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	14	8	112
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	10	1	10
Report Writing	10	1	10
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	34	0	132