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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Early Childhood Education | OÖÖ 528 | 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 aim of this course is to examine the various early childhood education approaches practised around the world and to discuss which of these are suitable for implementation in Turkey, by comparing them with the conditions in our country. |
| Course Content | The current state of pre-school education in Turkey and worldwide, educational policies, and cultural influences on child-rearing and education |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Understands the role and status of early childhood education worldwide |
| 2 | Turkey understands the early childhood education models currently in use |
| 3 | It analyses current and recent models used in early childhood education and compares approaches, practices and models in Turkey and other countries. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to Comparative Education: Definitions, Methods, and the Importance of Comparative Studies in Comparative Education. | Preparation, After Class Study, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 2. Week | Global ECE Policies | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion |
| 3. Week | Enrollment Rates and Access: Data from Turkey and the OECD—Compulsory Education and Enrollment Trends for Children Aged 3–6. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion |
| 4. Week | EÇE Curriculum Programs I: Turkey (Ministry of National Education) and the Nordic Countries (Play-based vs. Academically-focused). | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 5. Week | EÇE Curriculum Programs II: Anglo-Saxon (UK/US) and Continental European (France/Germany) models. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion |
| 6. Week | Alternative Models in Practice | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 7. Week | An in-depth analysis of the ECE system of a selected country. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion |
| 8. Week | Teacher Education and Status | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 9. Week | Quality and Standards in Early Childhood: The use of quality assessment tools such as ECERS-R and ITERS across different cultures. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 10. Week | Integration and inclusion policies in different countries. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 11. Week | Finance and Governance Public investments, the private sector’s share, and the role of municipalities in the ECE. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Discussion |
| 12. Week | Scientific Research and Trends at EÇE | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion |
| 13. Week | The Future of ECE in Turkey The 2023 Education Vision and Beyond: Challenges, Obstacles, and Opportunities. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Discussion, Problem Solving, Group Work |
| 14. Week | A discussion on the integration of global best practices into the local system | Research, Discussion, Group Work |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Homework | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 10 | 3 | 30 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Homework | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 154 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
