Information Package

Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT313

LITERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Course Code
DKT313
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Compare and discuss early literacy skills.
  2. Lists language and literacy skills by establishing cause and effect relationships.
  3. Categorizes the similarities and differences of assessment methods used in early literacy.
  4. Prepares early literacy planning.
  5. Designs material appropriate to the given scenario regarding the early literacy process.
  6. Provides written information about early literacy intervention programs.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, the definition of early literacy, its components, relations with language and speech therapy, evaluation principles and applied evidence-based intervention programs will be shared.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Development of Early Literacy Skills
2nd Week Language, Literacy and Brain development
3rd Week Early Literacy Components I
4th Week Early Literacy Components II
5th Week Early Literacy Components III
6th Week Intervention samples
7th Week Early Literacy Formal Assessment
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Early Literacy Informal Assessment I
10th Week Early Literacy Informal Assessment II
11th Week Material Design
12th Week Evidence-Based Intervention Programs
13th Week Intervention samples
14th Week Overview
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingKuru, N.&Koç Tüylü, D. (2019). İlkokula hazırlıkta erken okuryazarlık eğitimi. Adım Adım Okula Başlamak. Anı Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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