Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Recognition and Evaluation of the Child OÖÖ303 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Turkish/Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep TOPCU BİLİR
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep TOPCU BİLİR (Güz)
Goals To present knowledge related to effective and inter personal communication
Course Content To learn basic knowledge about communication, parts of effective communication in daily life To teach topics that should be considered in teacher-parents-students communication
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students explain the purpose and significance of developmental and educational assessment of young children
2 Students identify basic principles of child assessment
3 Students explain, plan and apply child assessment procedures and processes
4 Students explain, plan and apply child assessment techniques
5 Students explain how to interpret and use of the assessment
6 Students interpret the assessment results and plan to use the results to facilitate learning and development of assessed child
7 Students design activities to be used for the assessment of children
8 Students design materials to be used for the assessment of children
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The Importance, Goal and Need of Recognizing Children Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Basic Principals of the Process of Childrens Recognition Preparation, After Class Study, Research
3. Week Assessment in terms of Various Learning Approaches Preparation, After Class Study, Research
4. Week Tools used for Children’s Recognition: Observation Technique Key Points in Observation Process Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Observational Techniques: Anecdotal Records, Observation Lists, Process Records, Time- Samples, Case Samples, Check Lists, Ratio Scales Other Activities
6. Week Observational Techniques: Anecdotal Records, Observation Lists, Process Records, Time- Samples, Case Samples, Check Lists, Ratio Scales Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Mid-term
8. Week Interview technique Research
9. Week Questionnaire technique for Children- Wish Lists Research
10. Week Tests to Recognize Children, For example Draw Your Family Test.- Drawing Analysis Research
11. Week Standard tests Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Research
12. Week The role of family in recognizing and assessing the child Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Case analysis Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
14. Week Final
*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.
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 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 5 4 5 4 4 4 3 4
PY4 3 4 4 5 4 4 4 4
PY5 5 3 3 3 4 3 4 3
PY6 3 4 3 3 4 3 4 4
PY7 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 2
PY8 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1
PY9 2 2 2 1 2 3 3 3
PY10 5 4 5 4 4 5 5 5
PY11 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 4
PY12 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
PY13 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2
PY14 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 2
PY15 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Allen, K.E., Cowdery, G.E. (2009). The Exceptional Child: Inclusion in Early Childhood Education (6th Edition). Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning.
  • Mcmillan, H., J. (2007). Classroom assessment: Principles And Practice For Effective Standards-Based Instruction. Boston, MA: Pearson/ Allyn & Bacon.
  • Shepard, L., Kagan, S., L. and Wurtz, E., (1998). Principles And Recommendations for Early Childhood Assessments. Goal 1 Early Childhood Assessments Resource Group, Washington, DC: The National Education Goals Panel.
  • Snow, E., C and Van Hemel, B., S., (Eds.), (2008). Early Childhood Assessment: Why?, What? And How?, Washington, DC: National Academies Press.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 2 28
Other Activities 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 5 2 10
Homework 2 2 2 4
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 14 1 14
Total Workload 116
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0