ECE503 ADVANCED CHILD THEORY

Course Code:4110503
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. FEYZA ERDEN
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

In depth study of theories and theoreticians of maturationist, behaviorist, psychoanalytical, cognitive and ecological and other modern theories


Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, students should be able to:

Indicate a working knowledge of different theories of human growth and development including an understanding of the terminology usually associated with these theories.

Acquire a knowledge of alternative perspectives regarding important issues in Early Childhood Education.

Analyze and apply theories and perspectives on learning and development to currently used approaches to classroom instruction.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Have skills to identify the problems related to the study field, developing solutions using appropriate research methods and applying these methods.
2Have necessary knowledge and skills to plan, finalize and present research studies related to Early Childhood Education.
3Have necessary knowledge to contribute to program development and evaluation studies related to Early Childhood Education.
4Have skills to apply innovations related to Early Childhood Education in institutions and organizations where they are assigned.
5Have ability to monitor and evaluate domestic and international publications related to the field.
6Be capable of conducting data analysis by using appropriate statistical methods and techniques.
7Have theoretical knowledge about assessment techniques in education, teaching methods and material development that form the basis of the specialist area of Early Childhood Education.
8Have academic and research ethics.

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution