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Program of Preschool Teaching

GKE463

INTERACTIVE READING

Course Code
GKE463
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 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. Explains the fundamental principles, characteristics, and theoretical foundations of interactive read-alouds.
  2. Explains the pedagogical importance of interactive read-alouds for children?s cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional development.
  3. Selects high-quality children?s books appropriate for primary school students of different ages and developmental characteristics.
  4. Plans the interactive read-aloud process by considering primary school students? age and developmental characteristics.
  5. Applies interaction strategies and techniques that support children?s active participation in the reading process.
  6. Implements the interactive read-aloud process through microteaching.
  7. Evaluates interactive read-aloud practices based on observation and peer feedback.
  8. Reflects on and evaluates their own interactive read-aloud practices.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionTheoretical foundations, pedagogical significance, and implementation methods of interactive book reading processes; book selection, reading environment arrangements, and strategies that encourage the active participation of children to support their language, social-emotional, and cognitive development; practical studies on the planning and implementation of interactive book reading techniques in educational settings; the development of original reading plans that teacher candidates can adapt to their own fields.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course, aims, and the concept of interactive book reading
2nd Week Theoretical foundations of interactive reading approaches
3rd Week Relation between language development and reading interaction in early childhood
4th Week Pedagogical importance of interactive book reading
5th Week Book selection: developmental appropriateness, linguistic richness, and visual elements
6th Week Organizing reading environments and the teacher?s role
7th Week Strategies to enhance children?s participation during reading
8th Week Midterm week
9th Week Interactive book reading techniques (e.g., dialogic reading)
10th Week Practical examples for different age groups
11th Week Group projects: designing interactive reading plans
12th Week Classroom applications and practice sessions
13th Week Observation, feedback, and reflective assessment
14th Week Presentation of original interactive reading plans
15th Week General evaluation and closing reflection session
Recommended or Required ReadingWhitehurst, G. J., & Lonigan, C. J. (1998). Dialogic Reading: An Effective Way to Read Aloud with Young Children.

Wasik, B. A., & Bond, M. A. (2001). Beyond the Pages of a Book: Interactive Book Reading and Language Development in Preschool Classrooms.

Lonigan, C. J., & Shanahan, T. (2009). Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel.

Justice, L. M., & Ezell, H. K. (2002). Use of Storybook Reading to Increase Print Awareness in At-Risk Children.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Practice 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 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 10 5 50
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 3 2 6
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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