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FACULTY OF EDUCATION / OÖEAE 402 - PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION

Code: OÖEAE 402 Course Title: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION POLICIES Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Spring 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 MEHMET AKİF CİNGİ (makif@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to get to know the early childhood policies of the students in Turkey and in the world and to examine the implementations of these policies, to form the professional perception and understanding of teacher candidates in the context of early childhood policies, to develop an understanding of the issues within the scope of early childhood policies, to explain the scope and importance of early childhood services, to explain the scope and importance of different early childhood services. To make comparisons about the development, aims and scope of childhood programs and to ensure that they have information about examining national and international examples on the subjects covered by early childhood education policy.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Students can recognize and explain early childhood policies and practices in Turkey and around the world. PO-9 Follows the current developments in the field at national and international level.
PO-19 Knows and implements the basic laws and regulations related to the field.
Examination
LO-2 Students can gain awareness of issues within the scope of early childhood policies. 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.
Examination
LO-3 Students can know and explain the scope and importance of early childhood services. 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.
Examination
LO-4 Students gain professional perception and understanding of teacher candidates in the context of early childhood policies. 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-19 Knows and implements the basic laws and regulations related to the field.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Recognizing early childhood policies in Turkey and in the world and examining the applications of these policies; forming the professional perception and understanding of teacher candidates in the context of early childhood policies; developing an understanding of the issues covered by early childhood policies; explain the scope and importance of early childhood services; make comparisons of the development, aims and scope of different early childhood programs; Examining national and international examples of issues covered by early childhood education policy.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introducing the content of the course, explaining the expectations and responsibilities. lecture, question and answer
2 Basic Concepts of Education Policy Lecturing, brainstorming, resource searching
3 History of Early Childhood Education Lecturing, brainstorming, resource searching
4 Early Childhood Education Models Lecturing, brainstorming, resource searching
5 Structure of Early Childhood Education Institutions in Turkey Lecturing, brainstorming, resource searching
6 Access to Early Childhood Education in Turkey Lecturing, brainstorming, resource searching
7 Quality in Early Childhood Education Lecturing, brainstorming, resource searching
8 mid-term exam
9 Equality in Early Childhood Education Lecturing, brainstorming, resource searching
10 Safety in Early Childhood Education Lecturing, brainstorming, resource searching
11 Policies for Families in Early Childhood Education Lecturing, brainstorming, resource searching
12 Teacher Training in Early Childhood Education Lecturing, brainstorming, resource searching
13 Early Childhood Education in International Organizations Lecturing, brainstorming, resource searching
14 MEB Councils and Development Plans Lecturing, brainstorming, resource searching
15 MEB Councils and Development Plans Lecturing, brainstorming, resource searching
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Haktanır, G. (2015). Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin Kuruluşunun 100’üncü Yılına Doğru Ülkemizde Okul Öncesi Eğitim. İçinde: Okul Öncesi Eğitime Giriş (307-328) (Ed. G. Haktanır). 9 Baskı, Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
2 Gulay Ogelman, H. ve Saraç S. (2022) Erken çocukluk eğitim politikaları. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap.
Required Course instruments and 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
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

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 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       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 2 7 14
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 128