Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ECE 342
Course Title
School Readiness and Transition
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
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
School readiness, its importance, influential factors. Dimensions of school readiness. School readiness activities. Characteristics of elementary school. School readiness assessment.
Course Objectives
The course aims at leading students to have knowledge about the strategies, the tools and the techniques while preschoolers are having transition to elementar
Software Usage
N/A
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. review the strategies to prepare kindergartners for elementary school
2. outline the sociocultural and environmental factors on school readiness
3. analyze the individual and developmental differences among kindergartners and elementary school children
4. use appropriate assessment tools and techniques to evaluate young children’s readiness for elementary school
5. propose practical strategies to teachers for supporting children through school transitions
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Peer Teaching
Scaffolding/Coaching
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Collaborating
Microteaching
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Seminars
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Oral Questioning
Case Studies / Homework
Self Evaluation
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
N/A
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
1. O’Connor, A. (2012). Understanding transitions in the early years. Supporting change through attachment and resilience. London: Routledge.
2. Dockett, S., & Perry, B. (2006). Transitions to school: Perceptions, expectations, experiences. Sydney: University of New South Wales Press
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 24 |
| Field Trips/Visits | 20 |
| Hands-on Work | 16 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 12 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Oral Presentation | 24 |
| Demonstration | 10 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: