Faculty of Education · Pre-School Teaching · Undergraduate
ECTS: 4 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Field Education Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Cansu KÖKEN
Instructors: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Cansu KÖKEN
Course Objective
Course Objectives To be able to apply support programs related to sensory development.
Course Content
Conceptual framework: Concept of sense, development of senses, development of perception; function of sensory systems; sensory awareness in early period, and importance of sensory education in development, regulation of educational environments to support sensory awareness, materials and use; the role of the teacher in sensory education, planning, implementation and evaluation of sensory activities in the educational program.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Learn the basic definitions of sensation and perception.
- Learn the factors affecting perception.
- They learn the development process and properties of the senses.
- They learn to apply activities that support the development of the senses.
Core Area Distribution
(14) Teacher Training and Education Science%60 (42) Life Sciences%20 (72) Health%20
Teaching Methods
Question-AnswerDiscussionExercise and PracticeRole PlayingGroup StudyProject Based Learning (Including Field Work)
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 7 | 7 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of sense and development of senses | Working on the relevant sections of the subject |
| 2 | Identification the senses and activities suitable for the senses of sight and hearing | Working on the relevant sections of the subject |
| 3 | Identification of the senses and activities suitable for the senses of smell and taste | Working on the relevant sections of the subject |
| 4 | Identification of senses and activities suitable for touch, balance (vestibular) and proprioceptive senses | Working on the relevant sections of the subject |
| 5 | Senses and perception, development of perception | Working on the relevant sections of the subject |
| 6 | Theoretical foundations of sensory education, sensation in different approaches | Working on the relevant sections of the subject |
| 7 | The importance of sensory education in child development | Working on the relevant sections of the subject |
| 8 | Midterm | Preperation to Midterm |
| 9 | Examination of sensory education according to developmental areas | Working on the relevant sections of the subject |
| 10 | Defining sensory integration and sensory integration disorder | Working on the relevant sections of the subject |
| 11 | Supporting the senses, preparing the environment and using materials | Working on the relevant sections of the subject |
| 12 | Roles of the teacher and parents in sensory education, practical suggestions | Working on the relevant sections of the subject |
| 13 | Planning and implementing sensory-focused activities suitable for early childhood education programs | Preperation to Presentations |
| 14 | Planning and implementing sensory-focused activities suitable for early childhood education programs | Preperations to Presentations |
| 15 | Planning and implementing sensory-focused activities suitable for early childhood education programs | Preperations to Presentations |
| 16 | Final | Preperations to Final Examinations |