Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Life Skills in Early Childhood OÖÖ 512 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Presentation, Discussion, Presentation, and Group work
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep TOPCU BİLİR
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep TOPCU BİLİR (Güz)
Goals The aim is to examine the theoretical foundations of life skills in early childhood, their relationship with developmental processes, and how they can be supported in educational settings. The goal is for students to be able to plan programs aimed at developing life skills and evaluate examples of their implementation.
Course Content The course examines the concept of life skills and life skills based educational practices, the components of life skills, national and international studies on life skills education in early childhood.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains the theoretical foundations of life skills.
2 EExplains the developmental importance of life skills in early childhood.
3 relates life skills to social-emotional, cognitive, and self-regulation skills.
4 Designs educational programs aimed at imparting life skills
5 Develops examples of activities that support life skills in early childhood.
6 Recognizes and applies tools for measuring and evaluating life skills.
7 Discusses the contribution of family and teacher collaboration to the development of life skills.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The concept of life skills: Definition, importance, and historical development Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
2. Week Theoretical approaches to life skills Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week The developmental foundations of life skills in early childhood Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Classification of life skills Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week The relationship between social-emotional learning and life skills Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Incorporating life skills into early childhood education programs Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Classroom environment and teacher roles that support life skills Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
9. Week Family involvement and supporting life skills in the home environment Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Life skills education in a cultural context Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
11. Week Assessment and evaluation of life skills Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Review of national and international life skills education programs Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Current research and practical examples in life skills education Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week General evaluation and project presentations Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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
2 Understands the interaction between the field and related disciplines.
2 Understands the interaction between the field and related disciplines.
3 Utilizes theoretical and practical knowledge acquired at the expertise level in the field.
5 Critically evaluates knowledge related to the field and directs learning processes.
6 Systematically conveys developments in the field and personal studies in written, oral, and visual formats.
6 Systematically conveys developments in the field and personal studies in written, oral, and visual formats.
7 Uses information and communication technologies at an advanced level as required by the field.
8 Collects, interprets, concludes, applies, and shares data related to the field while adhering to ethical values.
9 Develops diverse perspectives, formulates policies, plans, and evaluates outcomes within the framework of quality standards in field-related matters.
10 Internalizes the knowledge gained in the field, transforms it into skills, and applies it in interdisciplinary studies.
10 Internalizes the knowledge gained in the field, transforms it into skills, and applies it in interdisciplinary studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY2 5 5 5 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 5 4 4 4 1
PY5 4 4 5 4 3 2 5
PY6 3 3 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 2 2 3 3 3 4 2
PY8 4 4 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 3 4 3 4 3 3 4
PY10 4 4 4 4 5 4 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • World Health Organization [WHO]. (1999). Partners in life skills education: Conclusions from a United Nations inter-agency meeting. Geneva, Switzerland:
  • Hanbury, C. (2008). The Life Skills Handbook. http://www.lifeskillshandbooks.com
  • Rooth, E. (2000). Introduction to lifeskills: Hands-on approaches to lifeskills education. Cape Town: Via Afrika
  • World Health Organization [WHO]. (1997). Life skills education for children and adolescents in schools: Introduction and guidelines to facilitate the development and implementation of life skills programmes. Geneva, Switzerland
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 1 3 3
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 3 6 18
Research 14 5 70
Interview 14 2 28
Presentation (Preparation) 1 3 3
Sınavlar
Homework 1 1 8 8
Homework 2 1 8 8
Final 1 9 9
Classroom Activities 2 3 6
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0