The purpose of this course is to equip the students with necessary skills and knowledge on factorsrelated to cognitive and language development, to develop activities and practices strengthening language development in early childhood.
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Special Requisite(s)
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Hatice Leblebici
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture, discussion, PPT presentation, case analysis
Principle Sources
-San Bayhan P, Artan İ, 2004. Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi. Morpa Kültür Yayınları Ltd. Ş. İstanbul.
-Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Üçüncü baskı, Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları, s:281-327, Ankara.
-Ekşi A. 2002. Psikososyal Gelişme ve Sorunları, Pediatri, (Editör: Olcay Neyzi, Türkan Ertuğrul), Üçüncü baskı, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, s: 1405-1413, İstanbul.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the course
2. Week
Basic concepts in development I
3. Week
Basic concepts in development II
4. Week
Basic concepts in development III
5. Week
Cognitive development I
6. Week
Cognitive development II
7. Week
Cognitive development III
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Cognitive development IV
10. Week
Cognitive development V
11. Week
Language development I
12. Week
Language development II
13. Week
Language development III
14. Week
Language development IV
15. Week
Language development V
16. Week
Language and child
17. Week
Final exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Integrate knowledge of child development and learning, subject-matter/disciplinary content, interdisciplinary themes, research and inquiry methods to early childhood pedagogy.
PO-2
Create developmentally and culturally appropriate early childhood learning environments that encourage individual and collaborative learning.
PO-3
Cooperate and collaborate with colleagues, families, community, other individuals and agencies in ways that contribute to development and learning of young children.
PO-4
Use multiple tools and methods of early childhood assessments to continuously monitor and document children’s progress and to guide instruction.
PO-5
Utilize appropriate pedagogical and professional knowledge and skills in planning, implementation, and evaluation of early childhood curriculum and services.
PO-6
Demonstrate commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism, lifelong learning, personal and professional growth.
PO-7
Demonstrate commitment to the ethical principles of early childhood profession.
PO-8
Value diverse opinions, belief systems, cultures and contribution of others.
PO-9
Demonstrate critical thinking skills, inquiry, creativity, initiative and innovation to solve a range of problems in everyday situations.
PO-10
Access and analyze information from a variety of sources, including information and communication technology, to attain personal and professional goals.
PO-11
Demonstrate skills in self-discipline, time and information management, individual and team work in interdisciplinary projects.
