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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Problems Reletad to Early Childhood Education in Türkiye and the World | OÖÖ 527 | 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 TOPCU BİLİR |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The primary objective of this course is to enable students to analyze current issues in early childhood education (ECE) from both global and local perspectives. Throughout the course, bottlenecks in various educational models, policy gaps, access issues, and socio-cultural barriers will be discussed on a scientific basis. |
| Course Content | The course is structured around theoretical readings, case studies, and student presentations. It focuses specifically on the real-world challenges that teachers in Turkey face in their classrooms—such as life skills education, classroom management, and bureaucracy—through the lens of phenomenological research and qualitative data analysis. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | It provides a comparative analysis of ECE policies in Turkey and around the world. |
| 2 | It identifies the structural issues that contribute to inequality of opportunity in education. |
| 3 | It develops solutions regarding teacher qualifications and working conditions at EÇE. |
| 4 | It discusses issues related to children’s rights and inclusivity in light of current research. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 0. Week | A critical review of the current literature. | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion |
| 1. Week | Introduction and Basic Concepts, The concept of “problem” in ECE, paradigms, and historical processes | Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 2. Week | Global Perspective: Key global trends in light of UNESCO and OECD reports, as well as PISA and TALIS data. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion |
| 3. Week | Early Childhood Education Policies and Legislation in Turkey, Enrollment Rates, Strategic Plans, and Goals. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion |
| 4. Week | Inequality in Access and Opportunity, Socioeconomic Status, Urban-Rural Divide, and Disadvantaged Areas | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion |
| 5. Week | Curriculum and Methodological Issues, Flexibility of the National Curriculum and Challenges in Implementation. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion, Group Work |
| 6. Week | A critical review of the current literature. | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion |
| 7. Week | A critical review of the current literature. | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion |
| 8. Week | Teacher Training and Employment | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Discussion |
| 9. Week | School-Parent-Community Partnership | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 10. Week | Inclusive Education and Migration | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion |
| 11. Week | Physical Environment and Material Issues | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion |
| 12. Week | Assessment in Early Childhood: The Conflict Between Traditional Methods and Process-Oriented Assessment | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Discussion |
| 13. Week | Children's Rights and Ethical Issues, Child Neglect, Abuse, and the Lack of Child Participation in Education. | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion |
| 14. Week | Vision for the Future and Proposed Solutions | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion |
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| 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 |
| Research | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final | 1 | 7 | 7 | |
| Total Workload | 153 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
