Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ECE 372
Course Title
Seminar in Early Childhood Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
Semester:
Spring
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
Course Objectives
Software Usage
N/A
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. define who they are as early childhood professionals
2. reflect upon their own professional dispositions in early childhood education
3. refine their knowledge and perspectives on major topics and issues/trends in early childhood education
4. discuss the impact of popular culture, media and technology on young children’s development and learning
5. interprete findings of early childhood education research
6. discuss early childhood education policies in Turkey
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Scaffolding/Coaching
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Simulation & Games
Video Presentations
Concept Mapping
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Self Evaluation
Peer Evaluation
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
N/A
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
1. Yelland, N. (2010). Contemporary perspectives on early childhood education. Philadelphia: Open University Press.
2. Yelland, N. (2005). Critical issues in early childhood education. New York: Open University Press.
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Observation | 14 |
| Hands-on Work | 14 |
| Resource Review | 10 |
| Report on a Topic | 14 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
| Poster Presentation | 10 |
| Team Meetings | 10 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: