| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Approaches in Early Childhood | OÖÖ305 | 5. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Elçin YAZICI ARICI |
| Instructors |
Elçin YAZICI ARICI |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Basic principles and concepts of learning; Factors affecting learning in early childhood (feedback, motivation, reinforcers); learning theories and approaches (Behavioral learning theories, Cognitive Theories, social learning theory and brain-based learning theories); Arrangements of environment and educational content that teachers can make for effective learning in early childhood. |
| Course Content | It is to examine different learning approaches Waldorf, Bank Street, High Scope, Montessori, Head Start, Project, Rejio Emilia, Forest Schools), in early childhood education. These approaches are evaluated in terms of their philosophy, program structures, learning environments, teacher and parent participation, and evaluation processes. It is important to conduct research to investigate and effectively present these approaches. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Students examine approaches applied in early childhood. - They analyze approaches in terms of philosophy, program structure, learning environments, the role of the teacher, parental involvement, and evaluation processes. - It applies different strategies in transferring approaches effectively and permanently. - It identifies the situations encountered in applications and makes original evaluations. - It identifies the situations encountered in applications and makes original evaluations. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Conducting literature reviews on learning approaches in early childhood | Research Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Conducting literature reviews on learning approaches in early childhood | Research Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Conducting literature reviews on learning approaches in early childhood | Research Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Conducting discussions to ensure effective presentation of data obtained from literature reviews on learning approaches in early childhood using different methods. | Other Activities Research Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Conducting discussions to ensure effective presentation of data obtained from literature reviews on learning approaches in early childhood using different methods. | Other Activities Research Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Conducting discussions to ensure effective presentation of data obtained from literature reviews on learning approaches in early childhood using different methods. | Research Course Hours Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Presentation, evaluation and summarization of the approaches that emerged as a result of the instructor listening to the group work and giving feedback, using different methods. | Course Hours Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Presentation, evaluation and summarization of the approaches that emerged as a result of the instructor listening to the group work and giving feedback, using different methods. | Course Hours Other Activities |
| 9. Week | Midterm | Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Presentation, evaluation and summarization of approaches resulting from the instructor listening to group work and giving feedback using different methods. midterm exam | Other Activities Course Hours |
| 11. Week | Presentation, evaluation and summarization of approaches resulting from the instructor listening to group work and giving feedback using different methods. midterm exam | Course Hours Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Presentation, evaluation and summarization of the approaches that emerged as a result of the instructor listening to the group work and giving feedback, using different methods. | Course Hours Other Activities |
| 13. Week | Presentation, evaluation and summarization of the approaches that emerged as a result of the instructor listening to the group work and giving feedback, using different methods. | Other Activities Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Presentation, evaluation and summarization of the approaches that emerged as a result of the instructor listening to the group work and giving feedback, using different methods. | Course Hours Other Activities |
| Schunk, D. H. (2011) (Trans.) Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective. Ankara: Nobel. |
| Senemoğlu, N. (2002). Development, Learning and Teaching. Ankara: Gazi Bookstore. |
| Özen Atınkaynak, Ş. (2016). Different Approaches in Pre-School Education. (F. Alisinanoğlu&V. Bayraktar) Introduction to Pre-School Education. Ankara: Vize Publishing |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - |
| PY3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | - |
| PY5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | - |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | - |
| PY7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY12 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | - |
| PY13 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| PY15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Research | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Other Activities | 7 | 3 | 21 |
| Practice | 7 | 3 | 21 |
| Classroom Activities | 8 | 3 | 24 |
| Total Workload | 126 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
