Information Package / Course Catalogue
Approaches and Programs in Early Childhood Education
Course Code: ÇGE266
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to have knowledge about major approaches to early childhood Head Start Project, Reggio Emilia, High Scope, Montessori, Bank Street, the principles relating to the Waldorf approach, concepts and practices to be able to further analysis and knowledge of the applicability of the subject matter of this approach to Turkey it is to be.

Course Content

Montessori Method, Waldorf Approach, Developmentally Appropriate Program, Head Start Program, High / Scope Program, Portage Program, Project Approach, Reggio Emilia Approach, Forest School Approach, Pyramid Approach issues are included.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Ayşe Nur ALKOÇ SAYAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Define the concepts related to early childhood
2.Know the major approaches in early childhood
3.Analyze major approaches in early childhood.
4.Head Start Project, Reggio Emilia, High Scope, Montessori, Bank Street, is to have information on the applicability of the Waldorf approach issues for Turkey
5.Can examine the programs.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Education Program Models
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Overview of Approaches in Early Childhood Education
Week 2 - Theoretical
Montessori Approach, the world Applications and Applicability in Turkey
Week 3 - Theoretical
Montessori Approach, the world Applications and Applicability in Turkey
Week 4 - Theoretical
High Scope Approach, the world Applications and Applicability in Turkey
Week 5 - Theoretical
High Scope Approach, the world Applications and Applicability in Turkey
Week 6 - Theoretical
Head Start Approach, the world Applications and Applicability in Turkey
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reggio Emilia Approach, world application and applicability in Turkey
Week 8 - Theoretical
Reggio Emilia Approach, world application and applicability in Turkey (Midterm exam evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Bank Street Approach, the world Applications and Applicability in Turkey
Week 10 - Theoretical
Bank Street Approach, the world Applications and Applicability in Turkey
Week 11 - Theoretical
Waldorf Approach, the world Applications and Applicability in Turkey
Week 12 - Theoretical
Waldorf Approach, the world Applications and Applicability in Turkey
Week 13 - Theoretical
Forest School Approach,
Week 14 - Theoretical
Portage Program
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%100
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment110515
Land Work19110
Individual Work50210
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026