PECE 101

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

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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.

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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. develop personal belief system concerning the teaching and learning process in early childhood education,
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:

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)

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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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