APPROACHES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ELECTIVE COURSE II) PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY415	APPROACHES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ELECTIVE COURSE II)	7	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 :	Elective
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:	This course early childhood major approaches have knowledge to Head Start, Project, Reggio Emilia, High Scope, Montessori, Bank Street, Waldorf and other modern education approachs related principles, concepts and applications in detail to analyze and Turkey this approach to the applicability of the issues of interpretation and practice is to have the qualification.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It contains modern educational approaches and models that are applied in our country and in the world.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the concepts related to early childhood
Knows the major approaches in early childhood.
Analyzes Head Start, Project, Reggio Emilia, High Scope, Montessori, Bank Street, about Waldorf Approach principles, concepts and practices detailed.
Implements and reviews Head Start, Project, Reggio Emilia, High Scope, Montessori, Bank Street, Waldorf Approaches.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Overview of Approaches in Early Childhood Education	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
2	-	Montessori Approach, World Application and Applicability in Turkey	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
3	-	Montessori Approach, World Application and Applicability in Turkey	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
4	-	Waldorf Approach, World Application and Applicability in Turkey	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
5	-	Waldorf Approach, World Application and Applicability in Turkey	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
6	-	Reggio Emilia Approach, World Application and Applicability in Turkey	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
7	-	Reggio Emilia Approach, World Application and Applicability in Turkey	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Forest Schools Approach, World Application and Applicability in Turkey	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
10	-	Head Start Approach, Child to Child Approach. World Application and Applicability in Turkey	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
11	-	Parent School - Home School , World Application and Applicability in Turkey	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
12	-	Bank Street Approach, Portage Early Childhood Education Program, World Application and Applicability in Turkey	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
13	-	Mobile Kindergartens, World Application and Applicability in Turkey	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
14	-	Small Steps Early Learning Programs, World Application and Applicability in Turkey	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
15	-	The comparison of the approaches studied Early Childhood Assessment	Verbal-visual presentations, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming,
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Temel, F. Z. (2010). In early childhood education approaches and programs, Ankara: Vize Yayıncılık.
Çakıroğlu Wilbrandt, E. (Edt),(2011), Approach to Montessori Preschool Education, Ankara: Kök yayıncılık.
Lecture Notes

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	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.			2
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.				3

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.			2
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.					4

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.						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.				3
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.			2
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.			2

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.					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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	14	1	14
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	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	5	7	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	5	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	52	0	150