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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 |