Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PRED 320
Course Title
Alternative Educational Practices in Primary Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
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
Historical origins of alternative education. Philosophical beliefs and features of alternative education. Curriculum elements (program, role of teachers/adults/parents, role of children, learning activities, learning environment, and educational methods, assessment) of some alternative approaches implemented national and international levels (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Pikler, Democratic schools, Jenaplan, Freinet, High Scope, and Homeschooling). Comparisons between alternative approaches and consideration of their suitability for wider implementation internationally-nationally. Integration of alternative educational approaches in any culture.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide information about historical, theoretical and philosophical bases of alternative education approaches. It also aims at ensuring the curriculum elements of some alternative education approaches implemented national and international contexts.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- describe historical and theoretical foundations of alternative education approaches,
- identify curriculum elements of alternative approaches implemented national and international levels,
- compare various alternative approaches,
- discuss the suitability of alternative education approaches for wider implementation internationally-nationally,
- conduct observation in contexts implementing alternative education approaches.
- design educational activities suitable for alternative education approaches
- practice teaching by using special teaching methods and techniques peculiar to alternative education approach.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Demonstrating
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Concept Mapping
Brainstorming
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Observation
Portfolio
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Tülin Haşlaman
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 16 |
| Field Trips/Visits | 18 |
| Observation | 18 |
| Hands-on Work | 10 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 10 |
| Resource Review | 10 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
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