| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | OÖÖ403 | 7. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| 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 | The aim of this course is to provide prospective teachers with knowledge and application skills regarding the basic elements of children's school readiness and school adaptation skills and early literacy skills. |
| Course Content | Definition of school readiness and factors affecting readiness; dimensions of primary school readiness (physical, social, emotional, cognitive, language, self-care skills), preparing activities for acquiring school readiness competencies; importance of literacy preparation studies in pre-school education, basic concepts, literacy approaches, factors affecting reading acquisition, development of literacy skills, early literacy, reading skills and their sub-fields; alphabet knowledge (pre-alphabet stage, logographic level, partial alphabet stage/semi-phonetic level, full alphabet stage, combined alphabet stage/pronunciation), phonological process skills (sound awareness, sound memory, sound use), oral language skills and vocabulary development; preparation for writing (print awareness), planning, implementation and evaluation of literacy preparation activities appropriate for the pre-school education program. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Explains the definition and importance of early literacy skills. - Explains the sub-skills required for early literacy education. - Plans and implements activities that support early literacy skills |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, general information about the lesson plan and the lesson. | Course Hours |
| 2. Week | What are early literacy skills and their importance? | Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Alphabet information and examples of early literacy skills | Course Hours Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Presentation and evaluation of activities related to alphabet knowledge | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities |
| 5. Week | The importance of phonological awareness skills and examples | Course Hours Other Activities |
| 6. Week | Presentation and evaluation of activities for phonological awareness skills | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities |
| 7. Week | The importance of vocabulary and pronunciation skills and examples | Course Hours Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Examples of original activities on writing skills and early literacy skills | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Midterm | Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Examples of original activities on writing skills and early literacy skills | Course Hours Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Sharing examples of planning and implementing original early literacy activities | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Implementation of original activities planned by students and their evaluation by the entire class and the course instructor. | Other Activities Course Hours |
| 13. Week | Implementation of original activities planned by students and evaluation by the entire class and the course instructor. | Other Activities Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Implementation of original activities planned by students and evaluation by the entire class and the course instructor. | Course Hours Other Activities |
| Polat, Ö.(ed). (2019). Starting Primary School Step by Step Adaptation to School and Early Literacy Education Anı Publishing. |
| Kandır, A., Uyanık, Ö. & Yazıcı, E. (2011). Preparation for Reading and Writing with Fun Activities for 5-7 Year Old Children. Efil Publishing House, Ankara. ISBN: 978-605-4334-66-7. |
| Polat Ö. (2020) Adaptation to School and Early Literacy Education, Ankara: Anı Yay. |
| Erdogan, T. (2017). Elementary School Preparation and Primary School Programs. Educating Book, Ankara. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| PY7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| PY8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| PY9 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | - |
| PY10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - |
| PY11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - |
| PY12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - |
| PY13 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - |
| PY15 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | - |
| 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 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Research | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Other Activities | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Practice | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Classroom Activities | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 103 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
