Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION / OÖEAE 305 - PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION

Code: OÖEAE 305 Course Title: EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING APPROACHES Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 5
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer SERHAT GÜNDOĞDU (serhatgundogdu@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course, the basic principles and concepts related to learning, the factors affecting learning in early childhood; learning theories and approaches, and the environment and educational content arrangements that the teacher can make for effective learning in early childhood.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Explain the basic principles and concepts related to learning. PO-3 Has knowledge and skills based on preschool education.
PO-8 Uses ways of reaching information and information resources effectively.
PO-9 Follows the current developments in the field at national and international level.
PO-15 Uses his/her leadership skills by taking initiative in group work and sets an example for the society with his/her individual characteristics.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 Explain the factors affecting learning in early childhood. PO-3 Has knowledge and skills based on preschool education.
PO-7 Evaluates the knowledge and skills he/she has in his/her field with a critical approach.
PO-8 Uses ways of reaching information and information resources effectively.
PO-15 Uses his/her leadership skills by taking initiative in group work and sets an example for the society with his/her individual characteristics.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 Explain learning theories and approaches. PO-3 Has knowledge and skills based on preschool education.
PO-8 Uses ways of reaching information and information resources effectively.
PO-9 Follows the current developments in the field at national and international level.
PO-15 Uses his/her leadership skills by taking initiative in group work and sets an example for the society with his/her individual characteristics.
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 For effective learning in early childhood, it makes the environment and educational content arrangements that the teacher can make. PO-1 Recognizes the characteristics of preschool children in many ways.
PO-2 Supports the development and learning of children by using different methods and techniques.
PO-3 Has knowledge and skills based on preschool education.
PO-5 Plans and implements an educational program suitable for the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
PO-10 Selects, prepares and uses materials for learning outcomes and children's needs.
PO-15 Uses his/her leadership skills by taking initiative in group work and sets an example for the society with his/her individual characteristics.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Basic principles and concepts related to learning; factors affecting learning in early childhood (feedback, motivation, reinforcers); learning theories and approaches (Behavioral learning theories, Cognitive Theories, social learning theory and brain-based learning theories); environment and educational content arrangements that the teacher can make for effective learning in early childhood.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction and course description Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer
2 Basic principles and concepts related to learning Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer
3 Factors affecting learning in early childhood Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer
4 Behavioral theories of learning (Classical Conditioning) Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Project Presentation Team work
5 Behavioral theories of learning (Operative Conditioning) Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Project Presentation Team work
6 Social learning theory Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Project Presentation Team work
7 Cognitive learning theories (Gestalt, Alan) Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Project Presentation Team work
8 mid-term exam
9 Cognitive learning theories (Information Processing) Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Project Presentation Team work
10 Socio-cultural theories (Vygotsky, Bruner) Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Project Presentation Team work
11 Experiential learning theory and bio-ecological theory Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Project Presentation Team work
12 Humanistic theory Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Project Presentation Team work
13 Multiple intelligence theory Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Project Presentation Team work
14 Neuro-biological theory Discussion Method Narration Method Question answer Project Presentation Team work
15 An overview Discussion Method Question answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Yıldırım, G. ve Özyılmaz, Ü. G. (2020). Erken çocuklukta öğrenme yaklaşımları. Ankara: Pegem.
2 Ulusoy, A. (2011). Eğitim psikolojisi. Ankara: Anı.
Required Course instruments and materials
Book, computer, projector

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 4-13 3 20
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 40

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 14 42
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 11 22
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 4 7 28
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 150