| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits | Last Updated Date |
| 4 | CGE230 | Early Childhood Education Approaches | 2+0+0 | 2 | 3 | 31.10.2025 |
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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Child Development
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Compulsory
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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The aim of this course; examining different early childhood education approaches and programs applied in the world, discussing applicable approaches for our country by comparing them with the conditions in Turkey, and determining the most appropriate features for each discussed approach.
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Course Content
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education Approaches
Preschool Education Program Implemented in Turkey
Quality Early Childhood Education and Developmental Practices
Montessori Method
Project Approach
Reggio Emilia Approach
High/Scope Approach
Bank Street Approach
Forest School Approach
Waldorf Approach
STEM Education
Head Start Program
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Lecture (Acknowledgement, Presentation) Method, Question-Answer Method, Discussion method
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Asist Prof. Nefise ÖZOK BULUT
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Aktan-Acar, E. (2020). Erken çocukluk eğitimi mozaiği. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Başal, H. A. (2010). Okul öncesi eğitimde uygulanan farklı modeller. Dora Yayınevi.
Yıldırım, A. (2019). Okul öncesi eğitim programları. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
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Course Notes
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Lecture notes will be given weekly.
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Assignments
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Dersin ödevi bulunmaktadır.
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Exams
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Ara sınav ve yarıyıl sonu sınavı
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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In-Term Studies
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Mid-terms
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1
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40
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Assignment
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1
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20
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Final examination
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1
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40
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Total
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3
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100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Course Duration
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14
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2
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28
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Hours for off-the-c.r.stud
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14
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2
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28
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Assignments
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1
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6
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6
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Mid-terms
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1
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8
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8
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Final examination
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1
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12
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12
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 3
82
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Explains the basic concepts of early childhood education programs. |
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2
| Explains the characteristics and principles of Preschool Education Program applied in Turkey. |
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| Explains the quality standards of early childhood education. |
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| Explains early childhood education approaches and models applied in the world. |
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| Compares early childhood education approaches and models applied in the world. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 1 |
Giving information about the course and examining the syllabus form.
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education Approaches
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Preschool Education Program in Turkey
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Quality Early Childhood Education and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
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Montessori Method
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Project Approach
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Reggio Emilia Approach
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Midterm
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| 9 |
Bank Street Approach
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High/Scope Approach
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Forest School Approach
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Waldorf Approach
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STEM Education
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Head Start Program
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Case Analysis
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Final Exam
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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https://obs.gedik.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/progCourseDetails.aspx?curCourse=237246&curProgID=5591&lang=en