The purpose of this course is introduce the indicators for school readiness and methods to prepare kids for the primary school. Within the scope of the course, teacher candidates will also be familiar with the evaluation principles to assess school readiness procdures and practices.
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Special Requisite(s)
Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Toran
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture
Principle Sources
Oktay, A. (2010). İlköğretime Hazırlık ve İlköğretim Programları. Pegem akademi, Ankara.
Unutkan,Ö. P. (2006). Okul Öncesinde İlköğretime Hazırlık Morpa Yayınlar,İstanbul.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
General introduction of the course, definition of school readiness, factors affecting school readiness
2. Week
What is school readiness? Factors affecting school readiness
3. Week
Dimensions of school readiness
4. Week
Dimensions of school readiness
5. Week
Indicators of school readiness
6. Week
Comparing early childhood programs with the primary school programs
7. Week
Comparing early childhood programs with the primary school programs
8. Week
Mid Term
9. Week
Characteristics of 5-6 year olds
10. Week
Preparing kids for the primary school
11. Week
Preparing kids for the primary school
12. Week
Preparing kids for the primary school
13. Week
Preparing kids for the primary school
14. Week
Influence of teacher and family during the preparation of primary school
15. Week
How can we assess school readiness?
16. Week
17. Week
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.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Students will understand the meaning of school readiness
LO-2
Students willbe familiar with the factors affecting school readiness
LO-3
Students will be familiar with the dimensions of school readiness
LO-4
Students will understand the difference between earlychilhood and primary school programs
LO-5
Students will be able to implement appropriate approaches in literacy instruction
LO-6
Students will understand the importance of school readiness
