Child Development
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Child Development
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Child Development
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01860304 | Approaches To Child Development | 3 | Spring | 6 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Anlatım, Soru- cevap, Tartışma |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Canan KELEŞ ERTÜRK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Canan KELEŞ ERTÜRK | B-127 | [email protected] | 7686 | Monday 14.00-15.00 |
Course Content
Model, program, and approach concepts: Montessori Approach, Waldorf Approach, Open Education, High Scope Approach, Reggio Emilia Approach, Bank Street Approach, Child-to-Child Approach, Portage Program - Homeschooling Approach, Pyramid Approach - Pikler Pedagogy, Baccalaureate Program, Head Start Approach, Constructivist Approach.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and awareness about different approach models and curricula in our country and in the world in the development and education of the child, and to develop the ability to evaluate the similarities and differences of the approaches.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | Using advanced knowledge in the field of child development, he conducts individual and group work independently, takes responsibility for interdisciplinary work and performs his task effectively. | 3 |
| P8 | Following national and international developments in child development, he strives to improve himself individually and professionally, assesses the knowledge gained from a critical perspective, and generates innovative ideas using qualitative and quantitative data. | 3 |
| P9 | They acquire knowledge and practical competence in the development of different methods, techniques, materials and programmes related to child development and compare and interpret the accuracy, reliability and validity of their achievements. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Remember advanced knowledge in child development. | P.3.4 | 1 |
| O2 | Transfers the information about child development with a critical point of view | P.8.1 | 1 |
| O3 | Discusses information on national and international developments related to child development | P.8.4 | 1 |
| O4 | Recalls the knowledge and practices related to different methods, techniques, materials and program development related to child development. | P.9.1 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Model, program and approach concepts |
| 2 | Montessori Approach |
| 3 | Montessori Approach |
| 4 | Waldorf Approach |
| 5 | Open Education |
| 6 | High Scope Approach |
| 7 | Reggio Emilia Approach |
| 8 | Bank Street Approach |
| 9 | Child-to-Child Approach |
| 10 | Portage Programme - Homeschooling Approach |
| 11 | Pyramid approach- Pikler pedagogy |
| 12 | Baccalaureate program |
| 13 | Head Start Approach |
| 14 | The Constructivist Approach |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Hyun,U. (1998). Making Sense of Developmentally and Culturally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Education. Peter Lung Publishing, New York,USA. |
| Educational Approaches in Early Childhood (2022) - (Ed. Feyza Tantekin Erden, H. Özlen Demircan) Educational Book | |
| Temel, Z.F., Fazlıoğlu, Y., Seçer, Z., Koçer, H., Arıkan, A., Öztürk, Y., Kartal, H., Kıldan, A.O., Şahin, S., Yaşar, M., Şahin, F., Yılmaz, A., Kurtulmuş, Z., Toran, M. (2012). Approaches and Programs in Early Childhood Education (Ed. Z. Fulya Temel) Vize Press and Publishing. Ankara. | |
| New Approaches in Early Childhood Development and Education. 2003. Edited by Müzeyyen Sevinç, Morpa Publications, Istanbul. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| Midterms | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 80 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2,67 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 | P8 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Remember advanced knowledge in child development. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Transfers the information about child development with a critical point of view | - | 5 | - |
| O3 | Discusses information on national and international developments related to child development | - | 3 | - |
| O4 | Recalls the knowledge and practices related to different methods, techniques, materials and program development related to child development. | - | - | 5 |