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Program of Preschool Teaching

ECC208

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Course Code
ECC208
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the basic concepts and principles of preschool education.
  2. Identify the early childhood education programs implemented in Turkey.
  3. Develop monthly and daily lesson plans using program development principles.
  4. Evaluate the programs they have chosen/prepared.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe goal is to impart competencies related to fundamental information and practices in preschool education, including the preparation of monthly and daily plans, planning activities, organizing learning environments, implementing the program, and evaluating it.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Purpose and principles of preschool education
2nd Week Definition, importance, and characteristics of preschool education
3rd Week Features of the Ministry of National Education (MONE) 2013 preschool education program
4th Week Developmental characteristics and types of activities in preschool education program
5th Week Environmental aesthetics
6th Week Learning centers
7th Week Activity plan preparation format according to MONE guidelines
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Transitions, routines
10th Week Assessment in educational programs
11th Week Monthly planning in educational programs
12th Week Points to consider in preparing educational materials and implementing activities
13th Week Preparation and discussion of sample daily plans
14th Week Preparation and discussion of sample daily plans
Recommended or Required ReadingMEB 2013 Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı Kitabı
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Presentation of Article 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
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
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 30 30
Homework 2 10 20
Total Work Load114
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.8
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X X X X
K9 X
K10 X
K11 X
K12 X X
K13 X X
K14 X
K15 X X
K16 X
K17 X X X X
K18