Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Current Issues in Early Childhood Education OÖÖ 505 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep Seda ÇAVUŞ
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep Seda ÇAVUŞ (Bahar)
Goals The aim of this course is to examine the paradigm shift in early childhood education within the context of 21st-century skills and to equip graduate students with the competence to generate field-specific scientific knowledge using current qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research designs.
Course Content The evolving philosophy of early childhood education in the context of 21st-century skills, current qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research designs in the field.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 They will acquire fundamental theoretical knowledge to understand the development of preschool children.
2 It understands contemporary issues such as cultural diversity, linguistic diversity, and intercultural education within the context of early childhood education.
3 They gain new perspectives on early childhood education.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Course Description and Information about the Course Outline Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week The changing philosophy of early childhood education in the context of 21st-century skills. Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3. Week Paradigm Shift in Early Childhood Education Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4. Week 45 Students Determining Research Topics Research, Lecture
5. Week Student Performance (Seminar) Practice
6. Week Student Performance (Seminar) Practice
7. Week Student Performance (Seminar) Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Student Performance (Seminar) Research, Practice, Lecture
9. Week Student Performance (Seminar) Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10. Week Student Performance (Seminar) Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11. Week Student Performance (Seminar) Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12. Week Student Performance (Seminar) Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13. Week Student Performance (Seminar) Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14. Week general assessment Practice, Lecture, Observation
*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 Develops and deepens knowledge in the field at the expertise level based on undergraduate-level qualifications.
2 Understands the interaction between the field and related disciplines.
3 Utilizes theoretical and practical knowledge acquired at the expertise level in the field.
4 Solves problems in the field using scientific research methods.
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.
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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4
PY5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4
PY7 3 3 3
PY8 4 4 4
PY9 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Bers, M. U. (2018). Coding as a Playground: Programming and Computational Thinking in the Early Childhood Classroom. Routledge. Boutte, G. S. (2008). Beyond the Illusion of Diversity: How Early Childhood Teachers Can Promote Social Justice. The Social Studies, 99(4), 165-173. Clements, D. H., & Sarama, J. (2014). Learning and Teaching Early Math: The Learning Trajectories Approach. Routledge. Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2017). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. SAGE Publications. Diamond, A. (2013). Executive Functions. Annual Review of Psychology, 64, 135-168.
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
Homework 14 3 42
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Practice 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Homework 14 3 42
Total Workload 154
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0