Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PECE 101
Course Title
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
First Year
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Principles and definition of early childhood, foundations and historical development of early childhood education. Early childhood education across nations and in Turkey. Needs and developmental characteristics of children. Early childhood teacher characteristics. Types of early childhood institutions (kindergarten, preschool, etc.). Early childhood program models and approaches. Physical, social and educational environment characteristics. The role and the importance of families in early childhood. Assessment in early childhood education. Information and communication technology in early childhood education.
Course Objectives
The course aims to explain central goals and bases of early childhood education, teacher, institution characteristics and some current issues specific to early childhood period.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- describe fundamental concepts of and facts about the field of early childhood education,
- identify the characteristics, roles, and dispositions of effective early childhood teachers,
- evaluate programs and services delivered to young children and their families,
- compare the characteristics and needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners,
- develop personal belief system concerning the teaching and learning process in early childhood education,
- discuss current issues and trends in early childhood education relative to Turkey and within the context of a global society.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Demonstrating
Collaborating
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 42 |
| Course Readings | 20 |
| Debate | 10 |
| Field Trips/Visits | 5 |
| Hands-on Work | 10 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 33 |
| Resource Review | 25 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
| Demonstration | 10 |
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