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Program of Preschool Teaching

ECC441

EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH

Course Code
ECC441
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. Recognize current research on early childhood.
  2. Have knowledge of research ethics and act in accordance with ethical rules in research conducted with children.
  3. Develop critical thinking skills and makes inferences for practice.
  4. Prepare and present an independent research plan.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course provides students with the scientific basis for evaluating early childhood research. Local and foreign research in the fields of cognitive, language, motor and social-emotional development is examined. Information is provided on qualitative and quantitative research methods, data collection tools, analysis techniques and ethical principles.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course syllabus introduction, introduction
2nd Week Determination of research themes related to cognitive, language, motor, and social-emotional development areas.
3rd Week Evaluating domestic and foreign research.
4th Week To ensure that development areas are evaluated together.
5th Week Experimental, descriptive, relational research; analysis through sample studies.
6th Week Application with examples of observation, interview, document analysis and thematic analysis.
7th Week Creating valid and reliable instruments; ethical consent processes.
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Evaluation with examples from theses, articles and TUBITAK projects conducted in Türkiye.
10th Week Contributions of research from institutions such as OECD, UNICEF and UNESCO to the field of early childhood.
11th Week Early intervention models are based on evaluation results and research.
12th Week Examples of creating policy recommendations using findings from research.
13th Week Students present a research of their choice, evaluating it in terms of method and ethics.
14th Week Field study
Recommended or Required ReadingMukherji, P., & Albon, D. (2022). Research Methods in Early
Childhood. SAGE Publications.
Trawick-Smith, J. (2020). Early Childhood Development: A
Multicultural Perspective. Pearson.
Omeroglu, E. (Ed.) (2017). Research Methods in Preschool
Education . Ankara: Egiten Kitap.
Turan, F. & Güler, T. (2019). Doing Research in the Field of Child
Development . Ankara: Pegem Academy.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Practice 1 30
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 3 45
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 10 20
Total Work Load129
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.3
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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