| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explains the fundamental principles, characteristics, and theoretical foundations of interactive read-alouds.
- Explains the pedagogical importance of interactive read-alouds for children?s cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional development.
- Selects high-quality children?s books appropriate for primary school students of different ages and developmental characteristics.
- Plans the interactive read-aloud process by considering primary school students? age and developmental characteristics.
- Applies interaction strategies and techniques that support children?s active participation in the reading process.
- Implements the interactive read-aloud process through microteaching.
- Evaluates interactive read-aloud practices based on observation and peer feedback.
- Reflects on and evaluates their own interactive read-aloud practices.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | Theoretical 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. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the course, aims, and the concept of interactive book reading |
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2nd Week |
Theoretical foundations of interactive reading approaches |
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3rd Week |
Relation between language development and reading interaction in early childhood |
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4th Week |
Pedagogical importance of interactive book reading |
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5th Week |
Book selection: developmental appropriateness, linguistic richness, and visual elements |
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6th Week |
Organizing reading environments and the teacher?s role |
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7th Week |
Strategies to enhance children?s participation during reading |
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8th Week |
Midterm week |
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9th Week |
Interactive book reading techniques (e.g., dialogic reading) |
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10th Week |
Practical examples for different age groups |
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11th Week |
Group projects: designing interactive reading plans |
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12th Week |
Classroom applications and practice sessions |
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13th Week |
Observation, feedback, and reflective assessment |
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14th Week |
Presentation of original interactive reading plans |
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15th Week |
General evaluation and closing reflection session |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Whitehurst, 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. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Practice
- Report Preparation
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Practice |
1 |
60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
100 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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0 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
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| 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) |
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|
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
3 |
2 |
6 |
| Total Work Load | 121 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.03 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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