Child Development

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Period	Semester	T+A+L	Credit	ECTS
02431007	Preparing Children's Books	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
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses	X
Transferable Skills Courses	X
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses	X

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

#	Program Learning Outcomes	Level
P6	Effectively and efficiently uses current information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) in academic and professional processes related to the field of child development.	4
P2	Designs educational materials appropriate to children's developmental needs and interests, follows current developments and practices in the field, and uses these materials effectively in different learning environments.	5

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No	Learning Outcomes	Outcome Relationship	Measurement Method **
O1	Lists the basic information technologies used in child development and education processes (educational software, digital observation forms, animation tools, etc.) and their functions.	P.6.1	1
O2	Effectively uses appropriate software and programs (Office programs, data entry tools, etc.) during the collection, analysis, or presentation of data in professional processes.	P.6.3	1
O3	Critically evaluates the effectiveness of the selected information technology for a specific developmental gain, based on ethical use principles and child health criteria (such as screen time).	P.6.5	1
O4	Designs original educational materials, digital stories, or animated content for child development using current information technology tools and design principles.	P.6.6
O5	It defines the types of educational materials used in child development and the fundamental principles that should be considered in the design of these materials.	P.2.1	1
O6	Explains the relationship between the needs of children at different developmental stages (cognitive, language, motor, etc.) and the selected materials.	P.2.2	1
O7	Designs original educational materials to support a specific area of development identified based on children's interests and needs.	P.2.3	1
O8	It compares current practices and new generation materials in the field in terms of the opportunities and limitations offered by different learning environments (preschool institutions, hospitals, play centers, etc.).	P.2.4	1
O9	Evaluates the effectiveness and safety of prepared or existing materials on children with a critical eye, within the framework of current professional standards.	P.2.5	1
O10	Develops multifunctional and innovative teaching materials that cater to multiple areas of development, suitable for different learning environments and inclusive education models.	P.2.6	1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7

Week	Topics
1	Features of Children's Books
2	Features of Children's Books
3	Features of Printed Publications
4	Features that should be found in children's publications
5	Guidance for families and educators in the selection of books suitable for the age group
6	Internal Structure of Children's Books in Preschool Period
7	Outline Structure of Children's Books in Preschool Period
8	midterm exam
9	Practice of Mother Language Activities in Pre-School Education
10	Preparing books for children in different age groups
11	Preparing books for children in different age groups
12	Preparing books for children in different age groups
13	Preparing books for children in different age groups
14	Preparing books for children in different age groups
15	Preparing books for children in different age groups
16	Final

Resources

Gonen, M. (Ed.). (2013). Children's Literature. Ankara: Educating Book.

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	10	10
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	14	14
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	P2	P6
O1	It defines the types of educational materials used in child development and the fundamental principles that should be considered in the design of these materials.	5	-
O2	Explains the relationship between the needs of children at different developmental stages (cognitive, language, motor, etc.) and the selected materials.	5	-
O3	Designs original educational materials to support a specific area of development identified based on children's interests and needs.	5	-
O4	It compares current practices and new generation materials in the field in terms of the opportunities and limitations offered by different learning environments (preschool institutions, hospitals, play centers, etc.).	4	-
O5	Evaluates the effectiveness and safety of prepared or existing materials on children with a critical eye, within the framework of current professional standards.	4	-
O6	Develops multifunctional and innovative teaching materials that cater to multiple areas of development, suitable for different learning environments and inclusive education models.	-	4
O7	Lists the basic information technologies used in child development and education processes (educational software, digital observation forms, animation tools, etc.) and their functions.	-	4
O8	Effectively uses appropriate software and programs (Office programs, data entry tools, etc.) during the collection, analysis, or presentation of data in professional processes.	-	3
O9	Critically evaluates the effectiveness of the selected information technology for a specific developmental gain, based on ethical use principles and child health criteria (such as screen time).	-	3
O10	Designs original educational materials, digital stories, or animated content for child development using current information technology tools and design principles.	-	5