Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PECE 220
Course Title
Sensory 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
Definition of senses, perception, sense awareness, sensory play. Development of senses and perception and sensory systems. Importance of sensory education in child development. Learning environments for improving sense awareness. Materials supporting sensory development. Role of the teacher in sensory development.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to equip pre-service early childhood educators with the knowledge about senses, perception, sense awareness, sensory play, sensory systems development and to develop their skills to design sensory materials and environments that support young children’s sensory development.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- identify senses, sensory systems, and sensory awareness,
- describe the development of senses in early childhood,
- relate sensory development with early childhood education by planning activities involving sensory play,
- organize learning environments that support sense awareness in early childhood,
- design materials that support sense awareness in early childhood.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Reading
Scaffolding/Coaching
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Concept Mapping
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Self Evaluation
Peer Evaluation
Portfolio
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
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 | 28 |
| Course Readings | 10 |
| Field Trips/Visits | 4 |
| Observation | 4 |
| Hands-on Work | 10 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 10 |
| Resource Review | 6 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Oral Presentation | 12 |
| Poster Presentation | 10 |
| Demonstration | 2 |
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