ECEP 101

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

ECEP 101

Course Title

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 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:

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.). Physical, social and educational environment characteristics. The role and the importance of families in early childhood.

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

No

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, a
student will be able to;

1.describe fundamental concepts of and facts about the field of early childhood education

2. identify the characteristics, roles, and dispositions of effective early childhood teachers

3. evaluate programs and services delivered to young children and their families.

4. compare the characteristics and needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners

5. plan developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children

6. 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:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Scaffolding/Coaching Demonstrating Problem Solving Collaborating Video Presentations Brainstorming Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Case Studies / Homework Presentation (Oral/Poster) Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

in-class discussion

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Çağla Öneren Şendil

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Lectures	42
Course Readings	20
Debate	10
Hands-on Work	5
Exams/Quizzes	15
Resource Review	10
Report on a Topic	15
Oral Presentation	5
Poster Presentation	5

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