Information Package

Program of Preschool Teaching

ECC406

CLIMATE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Course Code
ECC406
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain information about the climate of Early Childhood Education institutions, educational policies and processes.
  2. Gain knowledge about the human side (personnel policies) of early childhood education and care institutions management.
  3. Compare the practices in the world and in Turkey regarding the humanitarian aspect (personnel policies) of early childhood education and care institutions management.
  4. Gain information about the regulations regarding early childhood education in the world and in Turkey.
  5. Gain information about the organizational culture, levels, elements and climate in early childhood education institutions.
  6. Examine early childhood education institutions national and international examples on issues that fall within the scope of personnel policies.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe human aspect of managing early childhood education and care institutions
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Developing personnel policies
3rd Week Interviewing and hiring
4th Week Regulations on early childhood education
5th Week Effective communication
6th Week Staff motivation
7th Week Organizing effective staff and family meetings
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Personnel evaluation
10th Week Problem solving and managing change
11th Week Financial planning and managing
12th Week Presentations
13th Week Presentations
14th Week Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingGüler, A. (2004), Türk Eğitim Politikasının Tarihsel Süreci. Ankara: Yeryüzü.
AÇEV (Anne Çocuk Eğitim Vakfı) Kalite Standartları
2023 Eğitim Vizyonu
OECD (Ekonomik Kalkınma ve İşbirliği Örgütü) Raporları
PISA (Uluslararası Öğrenci Değerlendirme Programı) Raporları
Worldbank (Dünya Bankası) Raporları
UNICEF (Birleşmiş Milletler Uluslararası Çocuklara Acil Yardım Fonu) Raporları
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Standartları
Kalkınma Planları ve Milli Eğitim Şuralarında Okul Öncesi Eğitimde Yaşanan Değişimler
MEB İstatistikleri (Okullaşma Oranları)
ERG (Eğitim Reformu Girişimi) Raporları
DPT (Devlet Planlama Teşkilatı) Raporları
YÖK VE Okul Öncesi Eğitim Politikaları
Göçmen Çocuklar ve PICTES Projesi
TEDMEM (Türk Eğitim Derneği Düşünce Kuruluşu) Eğitim Değerlendirme Raporları
Okul Öncesi Eğitim Kurumları Yönetmeliği
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Other
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Project 1 60
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 7 7 49
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 2 10 20
Portfolio 1 10 10
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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