PRE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY243	PRE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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. DERYA KAVGAOĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills related to the analysis, design and implementation of curricula and plans applied in pre-school education institutions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The basic principles of curriculum development, the introduction of the MEB 2013 Pre-School Program Guide, the use of the application supplements of the guide, the design, implementation and evaluation of preschool education according to the curriculum guide, MEB 2013 OBADER Pre-School Education Program Integrated Family Support Education, MEB EBA: Pre-School Education Activity Pool Analysis, Education programs that are widely used in the world 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)
Evaluates the MEB 2013 Program Guide according to the basic components of program development.
Organizes the program application supplements in accordance with MEB’s instructions.
Plans daily-monthly education flow in accordance with MEB’s preschool curriculum.
Arranges the concept-achievement tables in accordance with the MEB Preschool curriculum.
Creates the development observation form in accordance with the MEB pre-school curriculum.
Examines innovative approaches used in preschool education.
Evaluates the MEB OBADER 2013 Guidelines.
Examines the MEB EBA Activity Pool to develop a curriculum.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, web based research	Getting acquainted, informing about the scope and functioning of the course, and filling out the introduction form. Determination of working groups according to the subjects.	Narration, question-answer, brainstorming
2	Literature review, web based research	Theoretical Foundations of Curriculum Development	Narration, question-answer, brainstorming, discussion
3	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	Theoretical Foundations of Curriculum Development	Narration, question-answer, discussion
4	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education Programs and Different Models	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
5	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	MEB 2013 Pre-School Education Program Analysis: (Importance of pre-school period, definition of pre-school education program)	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
6	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	MEB 2013 Pre-School Education Program Analysis: (Development features, achievements, indicators and explanations)	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
7	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	Review	Question-answer, brainstorming, narration
8	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	MEB 2013 Pre-School Education Program Analysis: (Planning and implementation of pre-school education program)	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
9	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	MEB 2013 Pre-School Education Program Analysis: (Evaluation of pre-school education)	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	MEB 2013 Pre-School Education Program Analysis: (Use of Application Addons)	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
12	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	Classical Methods and Techniques Used in Preschool Education	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
13	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	Innovative Approaches Used in Preschool Education Current Methods and Techniques	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
14	Collaborative group work, literature review, web-based research	MEB 2013 OBADER Analysis: Family Support Education Integrated with Preschool Education Program	Project-based learning, creative work, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
MEB, 2013. Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı. MEB, 2013. OBADER. Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı İle Bütünleştirilmiş Aile Destek Eğitimi MEB, EBADER. Okul Öncesi Etkinlik Havuzu.
Zembat, R. Tunçeli, H. İ. Yavuz, E, A. 2019. Erken Çocuklukta Eğitim Programları ve Uygulamalar
Çelik, N., Daşcan Ö. 2017. Son Değişikliklerle Okul Öncesi eğitim Programı ve Etkinlik Kitabı. Ankara: ANI Yayıncılık.

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.					4
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.					4
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.				3

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

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.						5
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.					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.				3
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.					4

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.						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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	14	3	42
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	5	1	5
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	8	1	8
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	5	1	5
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	62	0	148