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Program of Preschool Teaching

ECC102

CURRENT ISSUES AND CHILD

Course Code
ECC102
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand trends and innovations related to theory and research in the field of early childhood education.
  2. Describe the challenges children, teachers, and families face regarding early childhood education.
  3. Explain trends and innovations related to theory and research in the field of early childhood education by relating them to the concept of quality.
  4. Evaluate relevant scientific studies in early childhood education.
  5. Prepare and present evaluation reports for relevant scientific reports in early childhood education.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionAt the end of this course, students are expected to examine early childhood education, which changes depending on time, economic changes, political/political developments, technology, measurement methods and developments in science, and discuss current issues supported by research findings.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course syllabus introduction, introduction
2nd Week The importance of early childhood education
3rd Week Trends in early childhood education in the world
4th Week Accountability and quality in early childhood education
5th Week Philosophy with children
6th Week Teaching foreign languages at an early age
7th Week Multiculturalism and immigrant children
8th Week Midterm exam week
9th Week The effect of digitalization and social media on children
10th Week Recognizing and evaluating the child
11th Week Out of school learning environments
12th Week Current topics
13th Week Current topics
14th Week Current topics
Recommended or Required ReadingAkman, B., Taşdemir, C. (2022). Aileler ve Eğitimciler İçin Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Temel Konular. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Dağal,A., Uzun,B. (2020). Erken Çocuklukta Güncel Konular. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Saracho, O., & Spodek, B. (2003). Recent trends and innovations in the early childhood education curriculum. Early Child Development and Care, 173(2-3), 175-183.
Ravanis, K. (2022). Research trends and development perspectives in Early Childhood Science Education: an overview. Education Sciences, 12(7), 456.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Problem Solving
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Practice 4 20
Presentation of Case Study 6 40
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 5 5
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Case Study Presentation 3 20 60
Total Work Load109
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.63
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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