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DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PERIOD PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
CGY241 DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PERIOD 3 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
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 is aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes about the basic concepts and terms related to cognitive development, language development, physical development, motor development and education in early childhood and school periods, and the theories that explain them.
Contents of the Course Unit: Concepts and theories about cognitive development, language development, physical development, motor development, social emotional development in early childhood

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains the basic concepts of development.
Summarizes developmental theories in early childhood.
Evaluates the factors affecting the development processes.
Lists the developmental stages according to age.
Categorizes the factors affecting its development.
Explains the development in early childhood.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review, web based research Definition of early childhood and basic concepts Narration, question-answer, brainstorming
2 Literature review, web based research Cognitive development in early childhood Narration, question-answer, brainstorming, discussion
3 Literature review, individual research Early Childhood Cognitive Development Theories and Theorists Narration, question-answer, discussion
4 Literature review Early Childhood Cognitive Development Theories and Theorists Question-answer, discussion
5 Literature review, web based research Language development in early childhood Discussion, brainstorming
6 Literature review, web based research, individual research, group research Language development in early childhood theories and theorists Narration
7 Individual research Language development in early childhood theories and theorists Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Individual resarch Physical and motor development in Early Childhood Question-answer, discussion
10 Literature review, web based research Early Childhood motor development theories and theorists Question-answer, brainstorming
11 Literature review, web based research, group research Social emotional development in early childhood Narration
12 Literature review, web based research Sexual development in early childhood Brainstorming, discussion
13 Web based research Theories and theorists of sexual development in early childhood Discussion
14 Individual research Observation of early childhood development areas and application Narration, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Deniz, M. E. (2016)Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Gelişim. Ankara: Maya Akademi.
Akman, A., Ertürk, G., Deniz, A., Dönmezer, İ., Ogelman, H. G., & Veziroğlu, M. (2012). Erken çocukluk döneminde gelişim. Ankara: Pegem Yayınları.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.
3
2
Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.
4
3
Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.
4

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.
3
3
Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

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

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.
5
3
Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.
3

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.
2

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.
4

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.
4

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.
3

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 3 42
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 5 2 10
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 2 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 54 0 148
Total Workload of the Course Unit 148
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0