Faculty of Education · Pre-School Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to enable prospective teachers to understand the importance of family education and family participation in early childhood education; and to gain the knowledge and skills to plan and implement practices that support the active participation of families in the educational process. Furthermore, it aims to develop prospective teachers' competencies in planning and implementing family education programs tailored to the needs of families, and in establishing effective and ethical communication with families.
Course Content
The concept of family, family structure and functions; family-child-school relationship; importance, aims and approaches of family participation in early childhood education; family participation practices; basic concepts and principles of family education; family education programs and examples implemented in Turkey and around the world; planning of family education activities; methods and techniques used in family education; effective communication with families, professional boundaries in teacher-family relations, principles and ethics to be observed in communication; planning and implementation of family education sessions.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain the definition, purpose and importance of family education and participation in early childhood.
- Explains concepts and theories related to family.
- Recognize family education models and programs.
- Explain the types and purposes of family participation.
- Evaluates effective communication and collaboration methods with families.
- Analyzes the factors and obstacles affecting family participation and develops solution suggestions.
- Designs family education programs and family participation activities.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Concepts of Family and Family Education | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 2 | Historical Development of Family and Family Education | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 3 | Family Theories and Studies | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 4 | The similarities and differences between the principles of pedagogy and andragogy. | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 5 | Development, Evaluation, Ethical Principles of Family Education Programs | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 6 | Family Participation in Preschool Education: Definitions, Preference, Purpose, Achievements, Development Process | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 7 | Family participation studies by type, obstructive factors: Activity Examples | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Techniques, methods and materials used in family education: Sample activities | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 10 | Techniques, methods and materials used in family education: Sample Activities | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 11 | Families of children with speacial needs | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 12 | Family Communication Activities | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 13 | Field research results (Presentation) | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 14 | Field research results (Presentation) | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 15 | Field research results (Presentation) | Related section of the book & additional resources |
| 16 | Final exam | Final exam |