Information Package

Program of Child Development

CGP254

GENDER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Course Code
CGP254
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. The student will be able to identify basic concepts such as gender, social gender and gender identity.
  2. The student will be able to understand the difference between gender and social gender.
  3. The student will be able to identify the place and importance of social gender in socialization process
  4. The student will be able to evaluate the current social gender understanding in our country under contemporary developments.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, definition of sexual education in early childhood, scope of importance; common problems, suggestions for teachers and families; basic concepts and gender theories in gender; Gender role development and factors affecting this development; Family and gender; Media and gender; Child literature and gender; Game-toys and gender; Preschool institutions, teachers and gender; Programs implemented to ensure gender equality in different countries; It is aimed to process suggestions and activities to ensure gender equality.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to course
2nd Week Basic Concepts and Definitions
3rd Week Theoretical Approaches to Education and Gender -I-
4th Week Theoretical Approaches to Education and Gender -II-
5th Week Social Bases of Gender Equality in Education
6th Week Gender Equality in Education and Empowerment through Education
7th Week Gender Responsive Guidance and Counseling
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Gender Responsive Guidance and the Role of the Teacher
10th Week Gender Profile of the Formal Education System
11th Week Coeducation, Feminist Pedagogy
12th Week Women's History of Education in Turkey and Barriers to Girls' Access to Education
13th Week Gender Equality and Women's Issues in Adult Education
14th Week Article presentations
15th Week Article presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingDers Kitabı: Yazar: Kolektif (2016). Erken Çocuklukta Cinsel Eğitim ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet
Yayınevi: Eğiten Kitap
Yardımcı Ders Kitapları: Ed. Sevcan Yağar Güder (2016), Cinsel Eğitim ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet, Eğiten Kitap Yayınevi
Esen, Y. (2015) Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliği ve Eğitim. Kemal Matbaacılık, Bolu.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Presentation of Article 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 8 3 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Article Presentation 1 5 5
Total Work Load143
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.76
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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