Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sensory Educaiton in Early Childhood
Course Code: OÖÖ491
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to have the students gain knowledge about concept of sense, development of senses, development of perception; function of sensory systems; sensory awareness in preschool education, importance of sensory education in child development, regulation of educational environments to support sensory awareness, sensory materials and use of these materials; the role of the teacher in sensory education; planning, implementation and evaluation of sensory-focused activities in the education program

Course Content

Concept of sense, development of senses, development of perception; Function of sensory systems; Sensory awareness in preschool education, importance of sensory education in child development, regulation of educational environments to support sensory awareness, sensory materials and use of these materials; The role of the teacher in sensory education; Planning, implementation and evaluation of sensory-focused activities in the education program

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students will know and explain concept of sense, development of senses, development of perception
2.Students learn and explain function of sensory systems.
3.Students will have avareness about sensory awareness in preschool education and know the importance of sensory education in child development.
4.Students know role of the teacher in sensory education
5.Students know how to plan and implement sensory-focused activities
6.Öğrenciler eğitim programında duyu odaklı etkinliklerini değerlendirmeye ilişkin bilgiye sahip olur.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Uyanık Balat, G., Deretarla Gül, E. & Çelebi Öncü,E. Okul Öncesi Dönemde Duyu Eğitimi ve Etkinlikler. Kare Yayınları, 2005.
2.Cömert Özata, Suzan. Okul Öncesinde Oyun Temelli Duyu Eğitimi. Nobel Yayınları, Ankara, 2015.
3.Yıldız Bıçakçı, Müdriye.Bebeklik ve İlk Çocukluk Çağında Duyuların Gelişimi ve Desteklenmesi. Eğiten Yayıncılık. 2015
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept of sense, development of senses, development of perception
Week 2 - Theoretical
Concept of sense, development of senses, development of perception
Week 3 - Theoretical
Function of sensory systems
Week 4 - Theoretical
Function of sensory systems
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sensory awareness in preschool education
Week 6 - Theoretical
Importance of sensory education in child development
Week 7 - Theoretical
Regulation of educational environments to support sensory awareness, sensory materials and use of these materials
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Regulation of educational environments to support sensory awareness, sensory materials and use of these materials (Midterm )
Week 9 - Theoretical
The role of the teacher in sensory education
Week 10 - Theoretical
The role of the teacher in sensory education
Week 11 - Theoretical
Planning, implementation and evaluation of sensory-focused activities in the education program
Week 12 - Theoretical
Planning, implementation and evaluation of sensory-focused activities in the education program
Week 13 - Theoretical
Discussion, Research and Presentations
Week 14 - Theoretical
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%20
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Assignment102020
Midterm Examination102020
Final Examination106060
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026