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| Code | OÖ838 |
| Name | Evaluation in Early Childhood |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The main purpose of this course is to comprehend assessment methods, techniques and processes in early childhood.
Course Content
Concepts related to assessment, the purpose and importance of assessment in early childhood, assessment practices in pre-school education program, methods, techniques and tools used in recognizing and assessing the child, the role and responsibilities of the family in assessment.
Course Precondition
The course has no prerequisites.
Resources
Bayhan, P. (2017). Erken çocukluk döneminde değerlendirme. Ankara: Hedef CS Basın Yayın Kesicioğlu, O. S. ve Yıldırım Hacıibrahimoğlu, B. (Eds.) (2018). Erken çocuklukta çocuğu tanıma ve değerlendirme. Ankara: Eğitin Kitap Yayıncılık.
Notes
Appl, D. J. (2000). Clarifying the preschool assessment process: Traditional practices and alternative approaches. Early Childhood Education Journal, 27, 219–225. Brown, J. & Rolfe, S. A (2005) Use of child development assessment in early childhood education: early childhood practitioner and student attitudes toward formal and informal testing, Early Child Development and Care, 175:3, 193-202, DOI: 10.1080/0300443042000266240 Gullo, D. F. (2005). Understanding assessment and evaluation in early childhood education. Second Ed. NY: Teachers College Press Lowenthal, B. (1997). Useful early childhood assessment: Play-based, interviews and multiple intelligences. Early Child Development and Care, 129, 43-49.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns assessment and related concepts. |
| LO02 | Understands the evaluation practices and processes in the preschool education program. |
| LO03 | Understands the purpose, importance and necessity of recognizing and evaluating children in early childhood. |
| LO04 | Learns the methods, techniques and tools used in recognizing and evaluating children. |
| LO05 | Understands the importance, role and responsibilities of the family in the process of recognizing and evaluating the child. |
| LO06 | Learns family involvement strategies that can be used in the process of recognizing and evaluating children. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in preschool level based on master's qualifications at the level of expertise and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to science. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences at advanced level. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Establishes relationships between the various disciplines and subfields to which the field is related, and obtains original results by using the expertise knowledge in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Approaches the new knowledge in his / her system in a systematic way and conducts an advanced research about his / her field. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a new scientific method that brings innovation to science or applies a known method to a different area; At this point, he / she designs and performs an original research. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes a critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of national and international pre-school practices | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Extends the boundaries of knowledge in his / her field by publishing scientific papers related to his / her field in national and / or international refereed journals. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes leadership in original and interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works independently or as a team member in case of problems related to his / her field | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as problem solving and decision making. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops effective teaching strategies in order to provide students with the knowledge and skills related to their field and applies them on theoretical, interactive and ethical grounds. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions of social and social issues from a critical point of view and open to new perspectives. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates by considering the cultural differences in all national and international studies. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Presents scientific studies in a written, oral and visual way to experts or non-experts using information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes and discusses written, oral and visual communication at an advanced level by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops solutions on social, scientific and ethical issues related to the field and supports the development of these values at national and international level. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The concept of assessment and the purpose, importance and principles of assessment in early childhood | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Evaluation process and applications in preschool education program | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Screening and diagnostic evaluation | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 4 | Ethical principles and professional responsibilities in evaluation | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Developmental assessment and standard developmental tests | Scanning and reading resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Observation (Definition, quality, principles, stages, types, observational techniques used in preschool, recording and reporting of observation) | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | Techniques used in recording observations (checklist, rating scales, anecdotal recording, systematic recording, etc.) | Reading related resources and preparing an observation record sample | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Preparing for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi, Ödev |
| 9 | Interview (Definition, types, considerations, planning, implementation, recording and reporting) | Reading related resources and preparing an interview form | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Game-based assessment | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Performance evaluation and portfolio | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | Curriculum based evaluation | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Projective techniques in recognizing and evaluating children | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | Sociometric techniques in recognizing and evaluating children | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Family in the process of recognizing and evaluate children | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Reviewing current studies in early childhood assessment | Scanning current studies in the field of early childhood assessment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 17 | Final exam | Preparing for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||