Information Package / Course Catalogue
Course Code
Course Type
Couse Group
Education Language
Work Placement
Theory: 0
Prt.: 0
Credit: 0
Lab: 0
ECTS
Objectives of the Course

Course Content

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students define early childhood education and explain the principles, importance and benefits of early childhood education
2.Students compare and contrast the basic theories and philosophies in early childhood education
3.Students compare and contrast the early childhood education across the countries
4.Students explain the characteristics and needs of children in early childhood period
5.Students summarize the characteristics of early childhood teacher
6.Students list the types of early childhood education programs
7.Students discuss the physical, social and educational characteristic of early childhood settings
8.Students explain the role and importance of family in early childhood period
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Haktanır, G. (2015). Erken Çocukluk Eğitimine Giriş. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
2.Sever, S. (2015). Erken Çocukluk Eğitimine Giriş. Ankara: PEGEM Akademi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of early childhood, principles, importance and its advantages
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition of early childhood, principles, importance and its advantages
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fundamental thoughts of early childhood education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Historical development of early childhood education
Week 5 - Theoretical
Current status of early childhood education in the World and Turkey
Week 6 - Theoretical
Current status of early childhood education in the World and Turkey
Week 7 - Theoretical
Basic characteristics and needs of preschoolers
Week 8 - Theoretical
Basic characteristics and needs of preschoolers (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Characteristics and competencies of preschool education teachers
Week 10 - Theoretical
Characteristics and competencies of preschool education teachers
Week 11 - Theoretical
Types and characteristics of preschool education institutions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Types and characteristics of preschool education institutions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Physical, Social and educational characteristics of preschool education institutions
Week 14 - Theoretical
The importance and role of family in the ages of preschool education
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment62330
Reading50315
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination115217
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
OÇ-2
5
2
3
4
3
5
3
2
3
5
OÇ-3
3
2
3
4
4
5
3
3
3
5
OÇ-4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
3
OÇ-5
4
5
2
3
3
2
2
5
3
4
OÇ-6
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
OÇ-7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
OÇ-8
4
5
4
5
4
3
4
3
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026