PRED 470

Course Code & Number

PRED 470

Course Title

Education of Children at Risk

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits

Type of Course:

Elective

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Risk factors and effects, groups of children effected by risk factors. Children living and working on the streets. Working children connected to sectors. Shattered family children. Children in need of protection. Crime-oriented children. Abused and neglected children. Addicted children. Children at developmental risk. Critical elements in education for children at risk. Precautions and protection children from harm. Policy and services in Turkey. Projects implemented in Turkey and other countries of the children at risk

Course Objectives

This course aims to assist pre-service teachers to explore the factors what put children at risk and raise social awareness about motives and precautions against them.

Course Learning Outcomes

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

 

1. recognize the children in the risk group,
2. explain the reasons for pushing children to risk group based on the results of scientific research,
3. relate precautions and protection strategies with the education of children at risk,
4. employ the support mechanisms in bringing the children in the risk group of society,
5. design projects that will contribute to institutions serving children at risk. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

In class task

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Tülin Haşlaman