Child Development

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Period	Semester	T+A+L	Credit	ECTS
02431004	Alternative Approaches in Preschool Education	2	Autumn	3	2+0+0	3	3

Course Type	Elective
Course Cycle	Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language	Turkish
Methods and Techniques	-
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face
Prerequisites	-
Coordinator	-
Instructor(s)	Lect. Umutcan GÖREN
Instructor Assistant(s)	-

Name and Surname	Room	E-Mail Address	Internal	Meeting Hours
Lect. Umutcan GÖREN	B-129	[email protected]	7439	Monday 14:00-17:00

Basic Vocational Courses	X
Specialization / Field Courses	X
Support Courses	X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Program Learning Outcomes	Level
P3	Plans and implements activities, programs, and initiatives that support children's developmental needs while considering individual differences; evaluates professional and practice-related problems encountered using an independent analytical and critical approach, and provides solutions.	5
P10	Continuously improves professional knowledge and skills by participating in in-house, national and international training/lessons.	5

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No	Learning Outcomes	Outcome Relationship	Measurement Method **
O1	Defines child-centered activity planning principles and program models based on individual differences (special needs, cultural structure, temperament, etc.).	P.3.1	1
O2	Explains the relationship between activities tailored to children's individual developmental needs and general education programs, as well as their supportive roles.	P.3.2	1
O3	During professional practice, breaks down a problem encountered (e.g., lack of materials, behavior management) into its components and identifies the source of the problem using an analytical approach.	P.3.4	1
O4	Critically evaluates the effectiveness of applied developmental programs or encountered solutions within the framework of children's individual developmental outcomes and professional ethical standards.	P.3.5	1
O5	Explains the importance of continuously developing professional knowledge and skills by participating in internal, national, and international training programs/courses.	P.10.1	1
O6	They understand the importance of continuously developing their professional knowledge and skills by participating in internal, national, and international training programs/courses.	P.10.2	1
O7	By participating in internal, national, and international training programs/courses, they adapt their professional knowledge and skills to new situations.	P.10.3	1
O8	Analyzes the importance of continuously developing professional knowledge and skills by participating in internal, national, and international training programs/courses.	P.10.4	1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7

Week	Topics
1	Approaches Used in Pre-School Education
2	Approaches Used in Pre-School Education
3	Montessori Approach
4	Head start approach
5	Waldorf approach
6	High Scope Approach
7	Reggio Emilia Approach
8	Midterm Exam
9	Orff Approach
10	Froebel Approach
11	Bank Street Approach
12	Constructivist Approach
13	PYP Primary Years Approach
14	Overall assessment of all approaches - small group study
15	Overall assessment of all approaches - small group study
16	Final Exam

Resources	Senemoğlu, N. (2002). Development and Learning from the Theory to Practice, Gazi Bookstore
	Senemoğlu, N. (2002). Development and Learning from the Theory to Practice, Gazi Bookstore
	Senemoğlu, N. (2002). Development and Learning from the Theory to Practice, Gazi Bookstore
	Senemoğlu, N. (2002). Development and Learning from the Theory to Practice, Gazi Bookstore
	Senemoğlu, N. (2002). Development and Learning from the Theory to Practice, Gazi Bookstore
	Senemoğlu, N. (2002). Development and Learning from the Theory to Practice, Gazi Bookstore

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Practice	-	-
Field Study	-	-
Course Specific Internship (If Any)	-	-
Homework	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Projects	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Quiz	-	-
Listening	-	-
Midterms	1	40 (%)
Final Exam	1	60 (%)
Total		100 (%)

	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time	14	2	28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement)	14	2	28
Midterms	1	12	12
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	12	12
Other	0	0	0
Total Work Load:			80
Total Work Load / 30			2,67
Course ECTS Credits:			3

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Learning Outcomes	P3	P10
O1	Defines child-centered activity planning principles and program models based on individual differences (special needs, cultural structure, temperament, etc.).	5	-
O2	Explains the relationship between activities tailored to children's individual developmental needs and general education programs, as well as their supportive roles.	4	-
O3	During professional practice, breaks down a problem encountered (e.g., lack of materials, behavior management) into its components and identifies the source of the problem using an analytical approach.	5	-
O4	Critically evaluates the effectiveness of applied developmental programs or encountered solutions within the framework of children's individual developmental outcomes and professional ethical standards.	-	5
O5	Explains the importance of continuously developing professional knowledge and skills by participating in internal, national, and international training programs/courses.	-	5
O6	They understand the importance of continuously developing their professional knowledge and skills by participating in internal, national, and international training programs/courses.	-	5
O7	By participating in internal, national, and international training programs/courses, they adapt their professional knowledge and skills to new situations.	-	5
O8	Analyzes the importance of continuously developing professional knowledge and skills by participating in internal, national, and international training programs/courses.	-	5