Course ID:
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
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
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.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- recognize the children in the risk group,
- explain the reasons for pushing children to risk group based on the results of scientific research,
- relate precautions and protection strategies with the education of children at risk,
- employ the support mechanisms in bringing the children in the risk group of society,
- design projects that will contribute to institutions serving children at risk.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Problem Solving
Collaborating
Video Presentations
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
In class task
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Tülin Haşlaman
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 28 |
| Debate | 10 |
| Observation | 10 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 8 |
| Resource Review | 10 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
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