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Program of Preschool Teaching

ECC431

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PRACTICES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Course Code
ECC431
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. Define the concept of community involvement in early childhood education and explains its significance.
  2. Explain methods of collaboration with families, local governments, non-governmental organizations, and other community stakeholders.
  3. Evaluate community-based learning practices from developmental and pedagogical perspectives.
  4. Plan creative and interactive activities that support the development of children's sense of social responsibility.
  5. Analyze the roles of teachers in supporting school-family-community collaboration and develops practices related to this role.
  6. Design projects aimed at increasing community participation and develops strategies for evaluating these projects.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionBy the end of this course, students will gain knowledge about the importance of community involvement in early childhood education, methods of collaboration with families, local governments, non-governmental organizations, and other community stakeholders, community-based learning practices, strategies to foster children's sense of social responsibility, supportive activity designs for school-family-community collaboration, and the planning and evaluation of projects aimed at increasing community participation.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and course syllabus overview; introduction to the concept of community involvement
2nd Week Historical development of collaboration with the community in early childhood education
3rd Week The importance and types of family involvement
4th Week Local governments, non-governmental organizations, and community-based stakeholders
5th Week Community-based learning practices and children's social development
6th Week Foundations of social responsibility awareness in early childhood
7th Week Cultural diversity awareness in community-based activities
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week The mediating role of the teacher in school-family-community collaboration
10th Week Activity designs developed through school and community collaboration
11th Week Sample project implementations planned with families and the community
12th Week Child participation and leadership in social responsibility projects
13th Week Evaluation of practices aimed at community involvement
14th Week Development of a community-based project plan
Recommended or Required ReadingBaykan, Z., & Özçiftçi, S. (2022). Okul Öncesi Eğitimde Sosyal Sorumluluk ve Toplum Hizmeti Uygulamaları. Anadolu Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 6(2), 190-209.
Topses, G. (2009). Toplum Temelli Eğitim Yaklaşımları. Milli Eğitim Dergisi, 181, 54-65.
Epstein, J. L. (2011). School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Preparing Educators and Improving Schools. Routledge.
Halgunseth, L. C. et al. (2009). Family Engagement, Diverse Families, and Early Childhood Education Programs: An Integrated Review of the Literature. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Blank, M. J., Melaville, A., & Shah, B. P. (2003). Making the Difference: Research and Practice in Community Schools. Coalition for Community Schools.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 2 30
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 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 4 15 60
Total Work Load136
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.53
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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