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 :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HAVVA SAĞLAM
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	Individual research	Early Childhood Program in Turkey (36-72 months)	Lecturing, questioning, demonstrating
9	Individual research	Curriculum models-Montessori	Lecturing, questioning, demonstrating
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
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	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	40		Classical Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	3	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.					4
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.						5
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.						5
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.						5
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.						5
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.					4
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.					4
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.					4
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.						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	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