Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Preschool Education Program OAE205 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep Seda ÇAVUŞ
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep Seda ÇAVUŞ (Güz)
Goals Explaining the basic features, principles, achievements, indicators and environment characteristics of the 3-6 year old preschool education program implemented in Turkey, knowing the program activities and the forms to be used, preparing, implementing and evaluating a monthly education plan, a daily education flow and an activity plan.
Course Content The importance, principles and elements of the education program; the historical development process of pre-school education programs implemented in Turkey; the basic features, principles, achievements, indicators, environment characteristics, activities, forms to be used in the program, planning (monthly education plan, daily education flow and activity plan), implementation and evaluation; practical studies in the classroom regarding the pre-school education program.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
0 Explains the elements that make up the monthly plan and the daily plan.
1 Knows the characteristics and principles of the pre-school education program.
2 Knows the characteristics of the educational environment.
3 Explains the learning and sub-learning outcomes of the pre-school education program.
4 Explains the activities and features included in the program.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The aims of pre-school education, basic principles and explanations of the Pre-School Education Program Other Activities
2. Week Introduction of Preschool Education Program, Providing information about skills, process components, learning outcomes, sub-learning outcomes and the structure of the program Other Activities
3. Week Providing information about preschool education program field skills (Turkish field skills, mathematics field skills, science field skills, social field skills, movement and health field skills, art field skills, music field skills) Other Activities
4. Week Providing information about conceptual skills in the Pre-School Education Program and tendencies in the Pre-School Education Program Other Activities
5. Week Providing information about social emotional learning skills from cross-program components Other Activities
6. Week Providing information about the action model of the program components that are called virtues Other Activities
7. Week Providing information about literacy skills from cross-program components Other Activities
8. Week Providing information about concepts in the Pre-School Education Program, Guidance and Psychological Counseling Services in Pre-School Education, Differentiation (Enrichment and Support) in the Pre-School Education Program Other Activities
9. Week Midterm
10. Week Learning environments in the Pre-School Education Program (in-school learning environments-learning centers, out-of-school learning environments) Other Activities
11. Week Evaluation of observation results regarding learning environments in the classroom environment Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
12. Week Providing information about the planning and implementation of the Pre-School Education Program Other Activities
13. Week Recognizing, evaluating and reporting the child in the Preschool Education Program Other Activities
14. Week Evaluation of plans researched by students Other Activities
*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 Gains and applies early childhood basic knowledge.
2 Plans the educational process to support development and learning.
3 Organizes healthy, supportive and stimulating educational environments.
4 Uses active and alternative learning methods in early childhood.
5 Works in cooperation with family, school and society.
6 They are aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based, and reflect these theories to their practices.
7 Awares of the attitude, responsibility and ethical values ​​related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans and implements the learning-teaching process effectively and evaluates it with appropriate measurement tools, taking into account the basic concepts, principles and characteristics of curricula.
8 Plans and implements the learning-teaching process effectively and evaluates it with appropriate measurement tools, taking into account the basic concepts, principles and characteristics of curricula.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods and instructional technologies in effective learning-teaching process design.
10 Follows the innovation, development and 21st century skills in the field of teaching profession and reflects these developments and skills to research and applications based on scientific principles.
11 Have the ability to use Turkish properly and effectively in accordance with the rules and to communicate well with students.
12 Demonstrates teaching attitudes and behaviors in accordance with Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions, democracy, human rights, and awareness of Turkish national, moral, moral and cultural values.
13 Knows at least one foreign language at a level to be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues.
14 Awares of the importance for the teaching profession of willingly and actively participating in the cultural, social, environmental, artistic and sports activities required to be an effective global citizen.
15 With a sense of social responsibility, it plans and implements projects and activities that aim to support the development of society by being sensitive to local and global events and developments.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 0 4 5 2 1
PY2 0 5 4 2 1
PY3 4 5 2 1 3
PY4 4 2 4 5 2
PY5 0 0 0 0 0
PY6 0 0 0 0 0
PY7 0 5 5 4 3
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 0 5 2 4 4
PY10 0 0 0 0 0
PY11 1 3 1 5 1
PY12 0 0 0 0 0
PY13 0 0 0 0 0
PY14 0 0 0 0 0
PY15 0 0 0 0 0
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Aral, N., Kandır, A. and Can Yaşar, M. (2011). Pre-school education and pre-school education program. (Improved IV. Edition). Istanbul: YA-PA.
  • Kandır, A., Özbey, S., İnal, G.(2010). Theoretical Foundations in Preschool Education, İstanbul: Morpa Culture Publications
  • MEB (2024). Türkiye Century Education Model. Ankara: MEB Printing House.
  • MEB, (2013). Pre-School Education Program. Ankara: MEB Printing House.
  • Gurkan, T. (2015). General characteristics of preschool education programs and achievements and indicators. Koksal Akyol, A. (Ed). Preschool education in all its aspects. In preschool education programs (pp.34-60). Ankara: Hedef CS Press and Publication
  • Aral, N. and Can Yaşar, M. (2015). Education program for 36-72 month old children. Köksal Akyol, A. (Ed). Preschool education in all aspects – 15: In Preschool education programs (pp.59-76). Ankara: Hedef CS Press Publishing
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep Seda ÇAVUŞ Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep Seda ÇAVUŞ Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Other Activities 9 3 27
Sınavlar
Homework 1 1 3 3
Final 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 1 2 2
Total Workload 103
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0