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) | Assoc. Prof. Özden KUŞCU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Özden KUŞCU | - | [email protected] | . |
Course Content
Model, program and approach concepts, Project approach
Reggio Emilio approach, Montessori Method, Waldorf, Forest school, Pyramid - Pikler, High scope - Head Start, Portage - Bank Street, Respect for differences - Baccalaureate, Creative curriculum - Freinet Pedagogy
Decroly system - Jenaplan Schools - Kamıı-Devrıes Constructivist Approach
Reggio Emilio approach, Montessori Method, Waldorf, Forest school, Pyramid - Pikler, High scope - Head Start, Portage - Bank Street, Respect for differences - Baccalaureate, Creative curriculum - Freinet Pedagogy
Decroly system - Jenaplan Schools - Kamıı-Devrıes 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 | 1,6 |
| ** 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 | Introduction to the course, purpose of the course, introduction |
| 2 | Model, program and approach concepts |
| 3 | Project approach |
| 4 | Reggio Emilio |
| 5 | Maria Montessori Method |
| 6 | Waldorf Approach |
| 7 | Forest School |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Pyramid approach- Pikler pedagogy |
| 10 | Head Start High scope |
| 11 | Portage program - Bank Street approach |
| 12 | Respect for differences program - Baccalaureate program |
| 13 | Creative curriculum - Freinet Pedagogy |
| 14 | Decroly system- Jenaplan Schools- Kamı-Devries Constructivist Approach |
| 15 | Final exam |
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 | |
| 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). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar ve Programlar (Ed. Z. Fulya Temel) Vize Basın Yayın. Ankara. | |
| Erken Çocuklukta Gelişim ve Eğitimde Yeni Yaklaşımlar. 2003. Edit. Müzeyyen Sevinç.,Morpa Yayınları, İstanbul. |
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 | 7 | 7 |
| Quiz | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Homework | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| 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: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| 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 |