Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Individual Recognition Techniques COG1161 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery FACE TO FACE
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Zeynep Sena DERDİYOK (Güz)
Goals Basic information about the methods and techniques of recognition and evaluation of children is to provide qualifications related to developmental assessment with standard and non-standard techniques.
Course Content The aim and importance of individual recognition, Recognition of children with different dimensions, Factors influencing diagnosis and evaluation, Observation, Interview, Survey, Tests, Home Visits, Recognition of children by painting, Collective file that should be kept in preschool period, choosing and applying appropriate techniques, choosing and applying techniques appropriate to the purpose of child recognition techniques and the level of development of the child
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains individual differences and their importance.
2 Manages the concept and process of knowing the individual.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The purpose and importance of recognizing the individual
2. Week Recognition and evaluation in child development
3. Week Approaches to recognize and evaluate children 1
4. Week techniques used to recognize and evaluate children 2
5. Week techniques used to recognize and evaluate children 3
6. Week tests
7. Week Informal Assessment
8. Week Observation Method in Recognition and Evaluation
9. Week Interview Method in Recognition and Evaluation
10. Week Program Evaluation in Early Childhood Education
11. Week Portfolio Evaluation
12. Week Standard Rating
13. Week Family Participation in Evaluation Activities
14. Week Researching with Children
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To raise individuals who are committed to Atatürk’s reforms and principles and to Turkish Independence, patriotic, and have a republican vision
2 To know the structure and rules of Turkish language, to use Turkish properly and effectively
3 To spend effort for children to use Turkish accurately
4 To know the basic concepts and development processes of child development and education field, to keep up-to-date with the developments in the field
5 To possess knowledge and skills about children’s psychology and mental health
6 To possess knowledge about children’s health and diseases
7 To implement teaching and learning processes by taking into account children’s development and individual differences
8 To know how to design and use teaching methods, techniques and equipment related to child development and education
9 To perform drama, play and music events that support child development and education
10 To possess professional ethics, responsibility and qualities as a child development specialist
11 To have knowledge of nutrition in relation to child development and education and prepare diets
12 To have children gain the skills needed for primary education
13 To implement appropriate educational activities for children requiring special education and offer guidance
14 To understand the relations among the society, the family, and the child and implement activities for family involvement
15 To use information and communication technologies and computer software needed in the field, to perform computer-assisted activities
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2
PY1 1 1
PY2 2 2
PY3 3 3
PY4 5 5
PY5 4 4
PY6 2 2
PY7 5 5
PY8 5 5
PY9 3 3
PY10 1 1
PY11 2 2
PY12 4 4
PY13 4 4
PY14 2 2
PY15 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Özgüven, İbrahim E. Individual Identification Techniques Ankara: PDREM Publications, 2002.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 14 1 14
Homework 2 13.5 1 13.5
Final 1 4 4
Classroom Activities 14 1 14
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0