OKLZ207 Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code OKLZ207
Name Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

It is aimed to teach theories about cognitive development and the acquisition of cognitive skills.

Course Content

Development and concepts related to development, cognition and cognitive development, cognitive development theories, acquisition of cognitive skills

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Bjorklund, ‎D.F., & Causey, K. B. (2017). Children’s Thinking. Los Angeles: Sage Publication.

Notes

Klahr, D., & Wallace, J. G. (2022). Cognitive development: An information-processing view. Routledge.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains concepts related to development and learning
LO02 Explains the concepts of cognition and cognitive development
LO03 Explains cognitive development and learning theories
LO04 Explains the acquisition of cognitive skills


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. 3
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. 2
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses family involvement strategies actively.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology .
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. 2
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 2
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 2
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. 2
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. 1
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. 1
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. 1
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. 2
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 1
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. 2
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama.
PLO19 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. 1
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Concepts related to development and development Reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Developmental principles, periods and areas Reading related resources 2 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Factors affecting development Reading related resources 3 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Cognition and cognitive development Reading related resources 4 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Piaget's theory of genetic epistemology - Basic concepts Reading related resources 5 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Piaget's theory of genetic epistemology - Developmental stages Reading related resources 6 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Vygotsky's sociocultural theory 1 Reading related resources 7 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Vygotsky's sociocultural theory 2 Reading related resources 8 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Bruner's theory of cognitive development Reading related resources 9 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Information processing theory Reading related resources 10 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Social learning theory Reading related resources 11 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Behaviorist learning approach Reading related resources 12 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Acquisition of cognitive skills 1 Reading related resources 13 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Acquisition of cognitive skills 2 Reading related resources 14 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Reading lecture notes 1 Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Reading lecture notes 2 Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 82
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,28
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 16.05.2024 02:33