Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF EDUCATION / OÖE 411 - PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION

Code: OÖE 411 Course Title: CHILD RECOGNITION TECHNIQUES Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer SEÇİL YILDIZ (secilyildiz@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To introduce the basic concepts of child characterization To introduce the basic child characterization methods.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can understand basic concepts about child characterization. PO-27 To have knowledge of children's development, learning characteristics and difficulties
 		Examination
LO-2 can know principles of child characterization. PO-23 To be able to follow and evaluate children in different ways
 		Examination
LO-3 can know different child characterization methods. PO-6 To be able to gain problem solving skill, initiative and creativity skills
 		Examination
LO-4 can decide the appropriate method in appropriate occasions. PO-25 Selects, uses and prepares materials
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The importance of child characterization, The classification of child characterization, Observational methods, Nonobservational methods
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introducing the course content, giving information about student responsibilities. Expository teaching approach, question-answer method.
2 Recognition and evaluation in child development, basic concepts, aims, importance and principles of child recognition and evaluation; aspects to be recognized in children. Expository teaching approach, question-answer method.
3 The features that need to be considered in recognizing and evaluating children, the role of the teacher and the family in the process of recognizing and evaluating children. Approaches used in recognizing and evaluating children. Expository teaching approach, question-answer method.
4 Portfolio method Expository teaching approach, question-answer method
5 Observation Expository teaching approach, question-answer method.
6 Anecdotal developmental diagnosis and evaluation process in Turkey and the world Expository teaching approach, question-answer method, group discussion
7 Making student presentations Expository teaching approach, question-answer method, group discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Making student presentations Expository teaching approach, question-answer method, group discussion
10 Making student presentations Expository teaching approach, question-answer method, group discussion
11 Making student presentations Expository teaching approach, question-answer method, group discussion
12 Developmental tests Expository teaching approach, question-answer method, group discussion
13 Making student presentations Expository teaching approach, question-answer method, group discussion
14 Making student presentations Expository teaching approach, question-answer method, group discussion
15 Making student presentations Expository teaching approach, question-answer method, group discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Önder, A. (2014). Okul Öncesi Dönemde Çocukları Değerlendirme ve Tanıma Teknikleri, Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
2 Çocukları Tanıma ve Değerlendirme, Anadolu Üniversitesi Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayınları.
Required Course instruments and materials
Course Book, Projection, Computer

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 10 30
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 10 30
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 4 8
mid-term exam 1 2 2
Own study for final exam 2 7 14
final exam 1 2 2
0
0
Total work load; 114