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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311148 | Early Childhood Intervention Programs | 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
The concept and importance of early intervention, Identification of at-risk groups, Developmental assessment and screening methods in early childhood, Models of early intervention programs, Family involvement and family-centered services, National and international early intervention approaches, Multidisciplinary teamwork, Practical examples and case studies
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to equip students with the theoretical foundations, application areas, evaluation processes, and family collaboration models of early intervention programs for children at risk for development and those with special needs in early childhood.
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 intervention, its historical development, and its importance |
| 2 | Risk factors (biological, environmental, developmental) in early childhood |
| 3 | Developmental screening and assessment tools |
| 4 | Theoretical foundations of early intervention programs (ecological, developmental, family-centered approaches) |
| 7 | Family-centered early intervention and parent education |
| 8 | Multidisciplinary teamwork: roles and responsibilities |
| 9 | Collaboration among health, education, and social service institutions in early intervention |
| 10 | Teaching methods and material development in early intervention programs |
| 11 | Use of technology and digital tools in early intervention practices |
| 12 | Analysis of early intervention programs with case examples |
| 13 | Evaluation of early intervention programs and effectiveness studies |
| 14 | General review, project presentations, and course conclusion |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Fatma Elif Ergin, Developmental Intervention Practices for Children and Adolescents, |
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 | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | ||