PRED 320

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

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

1. describe historical and theoretical foundations of alternative education approaches,
2. identify curriculum elements of alternative approaches implemented national and international levels,
3. compare various alternative approaches,
4. discuss the suitability of alternative education approaches for wider implementation internationally-nationally,
5. conduct observation in contexts implementing alternative education approaches.
6. design educational activities suitable for alternative education approaches
7. practice teaching by using special teaching methods and techniques peculiar to alternative education approach.

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Tülin Haşlaman