Information Package / Course Catalogue
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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.Defines school readiness and explains the developmental, environmental, and cultural factors affecting it.
2.Explains the importance of individual differences in the transition to primary school and plans supportive activities for this process.
3.Identifies the key concepts and theoretical approaches related to early literacy.
4.Explains the developmental processes of reading and writing skills and describes the factors affecting these skills.
5.Plans, implements, and evaluates early literacy activities in line with the preschool education curriculum.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Erbay, F. (2021). Early literacy skills and their support. Eğiten Kitap.
2.Neuman, S. B., & Dickinson, D. K. (Eds.). (2011). Handbook of early literacy research (Vol. 3). Guilford Press.
3.Aral, N., & Kandir, A. (2016). Language development and education in early childhood period. Vize Publishing.
4.Uludağ, G., & Durmuş, T. (2020). Early literacy education. Nobel Academic Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of school readiness and factors affecting readiness
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition of school readiness and factors affecting readiness
Week 3 - Theoretical
The dimensions of primary school preparation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Preparing activities for gaining school readiness qualifications
Week 5 - Theoretical
Importance of reading and writing skills in preschool education, basic concepts, literacy approaches, factors affecting reading gain, development of literacy skills
Week 6 - Theoretical
Importance of reading and writing skills in preschool education, basic concepts, literacy approaches, factors affecting reading gain, development of literacy skills
Week 7 - Theoretical
Basic concepts related to early literacy skills and factors affecting its development
Week 8 - Theoretical
Verbal language skills and vocabulary development (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Phonological process skills (sound awareness, voice memory, sound usage)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Alphabet knowledge (pre-alphabet stage, logographic level, partial alphabet stage / semi-phonetic level, complete alphabet stage, combined alphabet stage / pronunciation)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Writing awareness
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Planning, implementation and evaluation of reading and writing activities appropriate to preschool education program
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Planning, implementation and evaluation of reading and writing activities appropriate to preschool education program
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Planning, implementation and evaluation of reading and writing activities appropriate to preschool education program
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment4%5
Term Assignment1%60
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment3039
Seminar3039
Project20612
Individual Work20612
Midterm Examination101515
Final Examination101515
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
2
3
4
4
2
4
2
3
3
OÇ-2
5
2
4
5
5
3
4
3
4
3
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4
3
2
2
5
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5
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4
2
3
4
OÇ-5
5
2
4
5
5
4
5
3
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026