Information Package / Course Catalogue
Early Childhood Family Education and Counseling Services
Course Code: ÇGEL537
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: 8
Objectives of the Course

To be able to develop family education and counseling programs in early childhood education programs and to do family needs analysis.

Course Content

Evaluates and discusses the needs of families of early childhood children. Discusses and applies counseling processes for families of early childhood children.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the fundamental concepts related to early childhood education and family.
2.Analyzes family structure, family dynamics, and family theories.
3.Evaluates the child's position within the family and relationships with family members.
4.Plans family education programs.
5.Implements and evaluates family education programs.
6.Develops educational activities to support parenting skills.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gordon, T. (2005). Etkili Anababa Eğitiminde Uygulamalar. İstanbul: Sistem yayıncılık.
2.Aksoy, A.B. (2015). Aile Eğitimi ve Katılımı. Anakra: Hedef Yayıncılık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts and definitions of early childhood
Week 2 - Theoretical
Early childhood education principles
Week 3 - Theoretical
Definition and importance of family
Week 4 - Theoretical
Family dynamics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Family theories
Week 6 - Theoretical
The value and position of the child in family
Week 7 - Theoretical
Position of the child in the interaction of parents
Week 8 - Theoretical
Parenting skills (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sibling relationships
Week 10 - Theoretical
Family in child’s training process
Week 11 - Theoretical
Basic principles in parent education programs
Week 12 - Theoretical
Development of family education programs
Week 13 - Theoretical
Development of family education programs
Week 14 - Theoretical
Application the Family Education Program
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment2%25
Term Assignment1%25
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Assignment215234
Term Project125227
Final Examination125227
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
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
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026