Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Early Childhood Education Program OÖÖ 502 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 (Güz)
Goals Explaining the basic features, principles, achievements, indicators and environment characteristics of the 3-6 year old preschool education program implemented in Turkey, knowing the program activities and the forms to be used, preparing, implementing and evaluating a monthly education plan, a daily education flow and an activity plan.
Course Content The importance, principles and elements of the education program; the historical development process of pre-school education programs implemented in Turkey; the basic features, principles, achievements, indicators, environment characteristics, activities, forms to be used in the program, planning (monthly education plan, daily education flow and activity plan), implementation and evaluation; practical studies in the classroom regarding the pre-school education program.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows the characteristics and principles of the pre-school education program.
2 Knows the characteristics of the educational environment.
3 Explains the learning and sub-learning outcomes of the pre-school education program.
4 Explains the activities and features included in the program.
5 Explains the elements that make up the monthly plan and the daily plan.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The aims of pre-school education, basic principles and explanations of the Pre-School Education Program Lecture
2. Week Introduction of Preschool Education Program, Providing information about skills, process components, learning outcomes, sub-learning outcomes and the structure of the program Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion
3. Week Providing information about preschool education program field skills (Turkish field skills, mathematics field skills, science field skills, social field skills, movement and health field skills, art field skills, music field skills) Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
4. Week Providing information about conceptual skills in the Pre-School Education Program and tendencies in the Pre-School Education Program Lecture, Question and Answer, Case Study
5. Week Providing information about social emotional learning skills from cross-program components Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6. Week Providing information about the action model of the program components that are called virtues Lecture, Discussion
7. Week Providing information about literacy skills from cross-program components Interview, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8. Week Providing information about concepts in the Pre-School Education Program, Guidance and Psychological Counseling Services in Pre-School Education, Differentiation (Enrichment and Support) in the Pre-School Education Program Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
9. Week This course provides information on concepts within the Preschool Education Program, Guidance and Psychological Counseling Services in Preschool Education, and Differentiation (Enrichment and Support) in the Preschool Education Program. Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Case Study
10. Week Learning environments in the Pre-School Education Program (in-school learning environments-learning centers, out-of-school learning environments) Lecture, Question and Answer, Case Study
11. Week Evaluation of observation results regarding learning environments in the classroom environment Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Case Study
12. Week Providing information about the planning and implementation of the Pre-School Education Program Presentation (Preparation), Discussion, Case Study
13. Week Recognizing, evaluating and reporting the child in the Preschool Education Program Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
14. Week Evaluation of plans researched by students Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Group Work
*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 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Durmuşoğlu, M, C. (Ed.) (2021). Geçmişten Günümüze Erken Çocukluk Eğitimi Yaklaşım ve Programlar. Ed. M. C. Durmuşoğlu. Ankara: HEDEF CS Publishing.
  • Bredekamp, Sue. (2015). Erken çocukluk eğitiminde etkili uygulamalar. Hatice Zeynep İnan ve Taşkın. İnan (Çev. Ed.). Ankara: Nobel.
  • Aktan, A.E. ve Çetin, H.(2023) . Erken Çocukluk Eğitimi Mozaiği, Büyük Düşünceler/Fikirler, Modeller ve Yaklaşımlar, Aktan Acar E., Editör, 5.Baskı, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
  • MEB (2024). Türkiye Century Education Model. Ankara: MEB Printing House.
  • MEB, (2013). Pre-School Education Program. Ankara: MEB Printing House.
  • Gurkan, T. (2015). General characteristics of preschool education programs and achievements and indicators. Koksal Akyol, A. (Ed). Preschool education in all its aspects. In preschool education programs (pp.34-60). Ankara: Hedef CS Press and Publication
  • Aral, N. and Can Yaşar, M. (2015). Education program for 36-72 month old children. Köksal Akyol, A. (Ed). Preschool education in all aspects – 15: In Preschool education programs (pp.59-76). Ankara: Hedef CS Press Publishing
  • Aral, N., Kandır, A. and Can Yaşar, M. (2011). Pre-school education and pre-school education program. (Improved IV. Edition). Istanbul: YA-PA.
  • Kandır, A., Özbey, S., İnal, G.(2010). Theoretical Foundations in Preschool Education, İstanbul: Morpa Culture Publications
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
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 14 2 28
Presentation (Preparation) 14 1 14
Other Activities 9 3 27
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Homework 1 3 3
Final 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 1 2 2
Total Workload 146
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0