ECE501 HISTORICAL&THEORETICAL BASES OF EARLY CHILDH. EDUC.
| Course Code: | 4110501 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Early Childhood Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. REFİKA OLGAN |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course is designed;
- to study the evolution of education and care of the young children and the theories which have influenced early childhood educational programs and practices.
- to analyze the historical events that influenced the direction and nature of the care and education of young children.
- to disscuss the implication of theory for teaching practices, examination and teacher preparation.
Course Content
Different philosophical and psychological theories that form the foundation of early childhood education programs and practices. Historical events that influenced the direction and nature of the care and education of young children.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the semester, students will be able to:
1. develop an understanding of the social and historical factors which have influenced early childhood education programs and practices.
2. identify major theorists (philosophical, psychological, and educational) and their impact on the development of early childhood education.
3. identify and examine current trends pertaining to early childhood education.
4. describe the important issues in early childhood education.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Have skills to identify the problems related to the study field, developing solutions using appropriate research methods and applying these methods. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Have necessary knowledge and skills to plan, finalize and present research studies related to Early Childhood Education. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Have necessary knowledge to contribute to program development and evaluation studies related to Early Childhood Education. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Have skills to apply innovations related to Early Childhood Education in institutions and organizations where they are assigned. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Have ability to monitor and evaluate domestic and international publications related to the field. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Be capable of conducting data analysis by using appropriate statistical methods and techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Have theoretical knowledge about assessment techniques in education, teaching methods and material development that form the basis of the specialist area of Early Childhood Education. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Have academic and research ethics. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution