Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION / OÖEAE 508 - PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION

Code: OÖEAE 508 Course Title: SENSORY EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Spring 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 SEMA ÖNGÖREN (semaongoren@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) SEMA ÖNGÖREN,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to know the characteristics of sensory education in early childhood, to prepare sensory materials and to provide practical knowledge by planning sensory education activities suitable for the development of children.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Gains knowledge about the place and importance of sensory education in preschool. PO-3 Has knowledge and skills based on preschool education.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 Knows the properties of sensory materials for preschool children. PO-1 Recognizes the characteristics of preschool children in many ways.
PO-10 Selects, prepares and uses materials for learning outcomes and children's needs.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 Plans, implements and evaluates sensory activities for preschool children. PO-2 Supports the development and learning of children by using different methods and techniques.
PO-4 Evaluates children's development and learning from multiple perspectives.
PO-5 Plans and implements an educational program suitable for the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course includes the concept of sense, development of senses, development of perception; function of sensory systems; sensory awareness in preschool period, the place and importance of sensory education in development, arrangement of educational environments that support sensory awareness, materials and their use; The role of the teacher in sensory education includes planning, implementation and evaluation of sensory-focused activities in the education program.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Sensory Education and Basic Concepts Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
2 Attention and Perception Development in Child Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
3 Sensory Systems and Sensory Awareness Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
4 Senses Enhancing Materials Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Case Study Method
5 The Role of Sensory Education in Development and Learning Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
6 Materials and Activities to Support the Sense of Sight Project Presentation, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Question and Answer
7 Hearing Support Materials and Activities Project Presentation, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Question and Answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Materials and Activities to Support the Sense of Touch Project Presentation, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Question and Answer
10 Materials and Activities to Support the Sense of Smell Project Presentation, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Question and Answer
11 Materials and Activities to Support the Sense of Taste Project Presentation, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Question and Answer
12 Materials and Activities to Support the Senses of 0-3 Age Group Children Project Presentation, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Question and Answer
13 Supporting Materials and Activities for Body Awareness for Children with Special Needs Project Presentation, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Question and Answer
14 Supporting Materials and Activities for the Sense of Balance for Children with Special Needs Project Presentation, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Question and Answer
15 Materials and Activities to Support Children's Development in the Home Environment Project Presentation, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Question and Answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Deretarla Gül, E. (2020). Erken çocuklukta duyu eğitimi. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
2 Cömert Özata, S. (2015). Okul öncesinde oyun temelli duyu eğitimi. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecture Notes, Computer, Activity Materials

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 6-15 1 50
5.Report 6-15 1 10
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam

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 6 18
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 6 12
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 5 8 40
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 7 21
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 120