Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PECE 301
Course Title
Instructional Principles and Methods in Early Childhood Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 7 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
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
Basic concepts in teaching. Principles of teaching and learning based on children’s development. The importance and contributions of planning in teaching (annual plan, monthly plan, daily plan and samples from activities). Teaching and learning strategies. Teachers' duties and responsibilities in terms of age and development appropriate instructions.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide knowledge on teaching methods, approaches, and strategies in early childhood education. The course also aims to teach basic developmental stages of children and how to apply this information appropriately to instruction as well as how to prepare yearly, monthly and daily teaching plans in practical settings.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- interpret teaching methods and practices in the field of early childhood education,
- express learning and teaching approaches and their differences,
- use various teaching methods and strategies supporting children’s learning,
- design teaching activities appropriate for children,
- design learning environments which support individual and collaborative learning,
- use assessment techniques which measure certain learning outcomes and individual differences.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Collaborating
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Field Trips
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Observation
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 14 |
| Field Trips/Visits | 5 |
| Hands-on Work | 14 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 20 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
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