Child Development Graduate without Thesis
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Child Development Graduate without Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Child Development Graduate without Thesis
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311147 | Early Childhood Policies and Sustainability | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Anlatım, soru cevap, tartışma |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Filiz ERBAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Historical development of early childhood policies, approaches from UNESCO, OECD, and UNICEF, practices in Turkey, inclusiveness and equity, environmental and social sustainability, and early intervention strategies.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide a multidimensional analysis of the development of early childhood policies, their implementation models, and the sustainability dimensions of these policies.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | The concept of early childhood and the need for policy |
| 2 | The history of early childhood services |
| 4 | OECD and UNESCO policies |
| 5 | Principles of equity and accessibility |
| 6 | Social, environmental, and economic sustainability |
| 7 | Social, environmental, and economic sustainability |
| 8 | Inclusive policy structures |
| 9 | Early intervention systems |
| 10 | Implementation models: global examples |
| 11 | The relationship between policy and the field |
| 12 | The contribution of civil society organizations |
| 13 | Developing sustainable policy recommendations |
| 14 | Developing sustainable policy recommendations |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Hilal Kahraman, Nevra Atış Akyol, Early Childhood Education Policies, Nobel Academy. |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 226 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,53 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||