Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PECE 360
Course Title
Motor Development and Education in Early Childhood
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Motor development and its characteristics. Development of movement skills. Improvement of physical skills. Relation of play and movement. Motor development stages. Arrangement of learning environments of motor development. Implementation and evaluation of movement activities of early childhood settings.
Course Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide information about characteristics, development, stages, implementation of motor activities. It also aims at how to arrange the environment for physical activities besides the evaluation of physical development.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- define motor development stages,
- evaluate the relation between play and movement,
- compare motor skills in different ages,
- prepare suitable environments for play and movement,
- apply early childhood plays and movement activities.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Scaffolding/Coaching
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Collaborating
Simulation & Games
Video Presentations
Brainstorming
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Field Trip Report
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Observation | 15 |
| Hands-on Work | 10 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 15 |
| Oral Presentation | 15 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: