Information Package / Course Catalogue
Cross-Cultural Interactions in Preschool Education
Course Code: OÖÖ221
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this study is examining the preschool teacher candidates from different countries and cultures in education and training examples.

Course Content

To investigation of preschool education practices in various cultures. To evaluation of the causes and consequences of cross-cultural differences in preschool education.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.What are the educational practices in early childhood education programs are evaluated.
2.The search is what alternative models of preschool education
3.Leo Tolstoy School Model, Jean Jacques Rousseau's Naturalistic Study Approach, Reggio Emilia schools, Montessori schools, free schools, home schools, Sudbury Valley School, Paulo Freire schools, Waldorf understand the implementation of educational models, such as schools.
4.masters the change of preschool education at international level
5. prepares activities to introduce different cultures to children
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Başal , H. A. (2001). Okul Öncesi Eğitiminde Uygulanan Farklı Modeller. 2. Dora Yayıncılık: Bursa
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Early Childhood Education Program practices
Week 2 - Theoretical
Early Childhood Education Program practices
Week 3 - Theoretical
Alternatively pre-school education programs
Week 4 - Theoretical
Alternatively pre-school education programs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Leo Tolstoy School Model
Week 6 - Theoretical
Jean Jacques Rousseau's Naturalistic Study Approach
Week 7 - Theoretical
Leo Tolstoy School Model
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Training Program Practices in Other countries (midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Free Schools
Week 10 - Theoretical
Home Schools
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sudbury Valley School
Week 12 - Theoretical
Paulo Freire schools
Week 13 - Theoretical
Waldorf Schools
Week 14 - Theoretical
Training Program Practices in Other Countries
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment2024
Individual Work3026
Midterm Examination101010
Final Examination101212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
OÇ-1
5
3
4
5
5
OÇ-2
2
2
5
4
4
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026