Information Package / Course Catalogue
Early Childhood Education in Different Countries
Course Code: CGB160
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

Although early childhood education practices in different countries today share similar characteristics, it is possible to encounter different practices due to the different socio-cultural and economic conditions of those countries. The aim of this course is to introduce students enrolled in the child development undergraduate program to early childhood education practices in Türkiye and in different countries around the world. The goal is to broaden the perspectives of students in this program regarding early childhood education.

Course Content

Early childhood education systems in Türkiye and various countries around the world, including Germany, the USA, China, Finland, France, South Korea, the UK, Japan, Canada, Singapore, Italy, New Zealand, Russia, and Norway, have been examined.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.This describes the general characteristics of the early childhood education system in Türkiye.
2.This section describes the key features of early childhood education systems in Germany, Finland, Japan, and Singapore.
3.The US, Russia, China, and France are familiar with the general characteristics of early childhood education systems.
4.This section describes the general characteristics of early childhood education systems in Italy, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
5.It compares early childhood education systems in Türkiye and other countries around the world in various aspects.
6.Drawing on the early childhood education systems they have learned about, they develop new and original ideas related to early childhood education.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Durmuş, A. (2022). Early Childhood Education in Different Countries. Pegem Academy. Ankara.
2.Başal, A.B. (2017). Comparative Education in Different Countries (with a focus on preschool education). Nobel Publications. Ankara.
3.Gelengül H. (Editor) (2019). Introduction to Early Childhood Education. (1st Edition) Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.
4.Brocman, J. (Editor) (2007). Curious Minds. TÜBİTAK Popular Science Books. Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
An Examination of the Early Childhood Education System in Türkiye
Week 2 - Theoretical
An Examination of the Early Childhood Education System in Germany
Week 3 - Theoretical
An examination of the early childhood education system in the United States.
Week 4 - Theoretical
An examination of the Chinese early childhood education system.
Week 5 - Theoretical
An examination of the Finnish early childhood education system.
Week 6 - Theoretical
An examination of the early childhood education system in France.
Week 7 - Theoretical
An examination of the South Korean early childhood education system.
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Visa exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
An examination of the early childhood education system in England.
Week 10 - Theoretical
An examination of Japan's early childhood education system.
Week 11 - Theoretical
An examination of the Canadian early childhood education system.
Week 12 - Theoretical
An examination of Singapore's early childhood education system.
Week 13 - Theoretical
An examination of Italy's early childhood education system.
Week 14 - Theoretical
An examination of the Russian early childhood education system.
Week 15 - Final Exam
end-of-term exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory283084
Assignment2048
Midterm Examination1022
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)96
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026