Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master's Degree in Child Development
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 |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Training programmes related to the field of child development, teaching methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation. | 5 |
| P3 | Uses effective communication, intervention methods and different approaches that may be required in guidance and counseling work for families. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Interpret and evaluate evidence-based data and analyze developmental problems using advanced knowledge and skills related to developmental areas. | P.1.5 | 1 |
| O2 | Has the ability to organize learning environments and develop materials appropriate for educational purposes, taking into account the interests, needs and conditions of children, in accordance with their age and development. | P.2.5 | 1,7 |
| ** 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 | The concept of early childhood and the need for policy |
| 2 | The history of early childhood services |
| 3 | Early childhood policies in Turkey |
| 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. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| 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 | 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 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Interpret and evaluate evidence-based data and analyze developmental problems using advanced knowledge and skills related to developmental areas. | 5 | - |
| O2 | Has the ability to organize learning environments and develop materials appropriate for educational purposes, taking into account the interests, needs and conditions of children, in accordance with their age and development. | - | 5 |