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CLASS 4

Lesson plan / INTRODUCTION TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

Lesson Information

Course Credit	4.0
Course ECTS Credit	9.0
Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of Course	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?	Z
Course Coordinator	Instructor FATMA TAHTA
Instructor (s)	Instructor ŞÜKRAN EVİRGEN
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	The aim of this course is to give basic information about child development and preschool education.
Course Content	Importance of child development and education. Basic characteristics of children between 0-18 ages. Basic principles of child development and education. Historical development of child development and education. Factors affecting development. Basic concepts and theories of physical, psychomotor, cognitive and language development. Physical, mental and social development between 0-18 ages. Basic characteristics and responsibilities of teachers and other staff in preschool institutions. Preschool institutions and legal basis. Family-school cooperation. Different models of preschool institutions.

The aim of the course

The aim of this course is to give basic information about child development and preschool education.

Course Content

Importance of child development and education. Basic characteristics of children between 0-18 ages. Basic principles of child development and education. Historical development of child development and education. Factors affecting development. Basic concepts and theories of physical, psychomotor, cognitive and language development. Physical, mental and social development between 0-18 ages. Basic characteristics and responsibilities of teachers and other staff in preschool institutions. Preschool institutions and legal basis. Family-school cooperation. Different models of preschool institutions.

Learning Outcomes

To choose and use efficiently contemporary techniques and means as well as information technologies required for the applications related to the field of study
To have the capability to design, plan and realize the projects by using the vocational settings and tools in the related field of study
Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge are acquired in the field to use.
To be able to interpret and evaluate data by using the knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to analyze, to develop solutions based on research and evidence.
To be able to conduct a study related to the field independently.
To be able to support the colleague in case to improve them for occupationally via a project.
To have the consciousness of professional, social and universal ethics and responsibilities and show respect to historical values
To be able to critically evaluate basic knowlegde and skills in the field of the profession basic knowledge, to be able to identify and meet learning needs.
To be able to gain lifelong learning consciousness.
To be able to explain own opinion related to the fields by written or oral communication at the level of basic knowledge and skills which are gained via this programme
To be able to share own opinion and suggestion related to the fields with specialist and non-specialist
To be able to have an active role or follow to professional scientific associations
To act in accordance with professional ethics.
To follow professional and technological developments in Turkey and also around the world, to improve the avaliable knowledge and experiences and to share new knowledge and experiences under framework requirements and principles of the profession.
To have an collaboration with other disciplines as a requirement of the profession.
To communicate directly, clearly and effectively with family and child and to sustain it.
To develop a holistic perspective on child development
To determine appropriate assessment approach(s) for child and family, as a requirement of professional responsibilities in the field of child development.
To prepare and implement developmental support programs which assessment data based on systematic and scientific foundations, and to make follow-up studies.
To determine the risky group for developmentally and to consultation them to the appropriate units.
To provide to raise awareness of community in related field.
To develeop strategies related to prevent child abuse and violence against to child.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Importance of child development and education
2	Basic characteristics of children between 0-18 ages
3	Basic principles of child development and education
4	Historical development of child development and education
5	Factors affecting development
6	Basic concepts and theories of physical, psychomotor, cognitive and language development
7	Basic concepts and theories of physical, psychomotor, cognitive and language development
8	Physical, mental and social development between 0-18 ages
9	Physical, mental and social development between 0-18 ages
10	Basic characteristics and responsibilities of teachers and other staff in preschool institutions,
11	Preschool institutions and legal basis
12	Family-school cooperation
13	Different models of preschool institutions
14	General evaluation

Resources

1. Hurlock, E.B. (1978)Child Development (6th ed)
2. Mussen, Conger, Kagan. (1979) Child Development and Personality (5th ed.)
3. Morrison, G.S. (1998) Early Childhood Education Today. Prentice Hall, New Jersey

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