Information Package / Course Catalogue
Theoretical Foundations and Applications of Learning in Early Childhood
Course Code: İOÖ521
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course includes understanding learning theories and approaches and their application areas in early childhood, and organizing educational content for effective learning in line with theoretical foundations.

Course Content

Learning in early childhood and factors affecting learning, theories that guide education considering the historical process (behavioral theories, social learning theory, cognitive learning theory, socio-cultural theories, ecological theories, humanist theories, multiple intelligence theory and neurophysiological theories) and practice covers the areas.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Emine İNCİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the basic principles and concepts related to learning.
2.Understands learning theories.
3.Analyzes the similarities and contrasts between theories.
4.Establishes a relationship with Application Areas in Early Childhood.
5.It adapts the outcomes of theories to education and learning in early childhood.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Senemoğlu, N. (2023). Gelişim, Öğrenme ve Öğretim Kuramdan uygulamaya. Anı Yayıncılık.
2.Schunk, D. H. (2008). Learning Theorıes: An Educational Perspective. Pearson Education.
3.Yıldırım, G. & Özyılmaz, G. (2020). Erken Çocuklukta Öğrenme Yaklaşımları. Pegem Akademi.
4.Caine, R., N. & Caine, G. (2002). Making Connections Teaching and Human Brain. Weslwy Publishing Company.
5.Bodrova, E.& Leon D., J. (2007). The Vygotskian Approach to Early Childhood Education. Pearson Education
6.Bodrova, E.& Leon D., J. (2007). The Vygotskian Approach to Early Childhood Education. Pearson Education
7.7 Miller, L. & Pound, L. (2010). Theories and Approaches to Learning in the Early Years. SAGE Publications
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Learning in Early Childhood
Week 2 - Theoretical
Behaviorist Theories
Week 3 - Theoretical
Applications in Early Childhood
Week 4 - Theoretical
Social Learning Theory
Week 5 - Theoretical
Applications in Early Childhood
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cognitive Learning Theories
Week 7 - Theoretical
Erken Çocuklukta Uygulamaları
Week 8 - Theoretical
Socio-Cultural Theories
Week 9 - Theoretical
Applications in Early Childhood
Week 10 - Theoretical
Experiential Learning Theory and Bio-Ecological in Early Childhood Theory
Week 11 - Theoretical
Applications in Early Childhood
Week 12 - Theoretical
Humanistic Theories and Multiple Intelligence Theory
Week 13 - Theoretical
Applications in Early Childhood
Week 14 - Theoretical
Neuro-Biological Theories and Applications in Early Childhood
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment40416
Individual Work140342
Midterm Examination101010
Final Examination101515
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
5
4
5
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
4
5
5
4
OÇ-3
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
OÇ-5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026