Faculty of Education · Pre-School Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to increase the competencies of pre-school children about pre-school education and to improve their competencies.
Course Content
Concept of Value and Classification of Values, Expected Values to be Acquired in Child Development, Acquisition of Values by Age and Methods of Education, Role of Teacher and Family in Gaining Values, Signs and Concepts and Activities Related to Values Education (Games, Drama, Music, Turkish, Art, Science, etc.).
Required Resources
Sapsağlam, Özkan (2016). Okul Öncesi Dönemde Karakter ve Değerler Eğitimi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Uyanık Balat, Gülden (Ed.) (2012). Okul Öncesinde Değerler Eğitimi Ve Etkinlik Örnekleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Recommended Resources
Arıkan, Arzu (Ed.) (2011). Okulöncesi Dönemde Değerler Eğitimi. Eskişehir: ANAdolu Üniversitesi AÖF Yayınları
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain when and how values can be gained in early childhood education.
- Develops activities, projects and applications related to education and training of values.
- Defines the concepts of different values and discusses the importance and necessity of character and values in terms of education.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Value Concept and Classification | Source 1, 2. |
| 2 | Expected Values to Earn in Child Development | Source 1, 2. |
| 3 | Individual values | Source 1, 2. |
| 4 | Family values | Source 1, 2. |
| 5 | Family values | Source 1, 2. |
| 6 | Social values | Source 1, 2. |
| 7 | Value-Focused Social Work Centers | Source 1, 2. |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Earnings of Value by Age | Source 1, 2. |
| 10 | What Values Should Be Gained | Source 1, 2. |
| 11 | The Role of Teacher and Family in Making Value | Source 1, 2. |
| 12 | Education Programs in Turkey and in the World | Source 1, 2. |
| 13 | Values Education Activities (Game, Drama, Music, Turkish, Art, Science etc.) | Source 1, 2. |
| 14 | Values Education Activities (Game, Drama, Music, Turkish, Art, Science etc.) | Source 1, 2. |
| 15 | Values Education Activities (Game, Drama, Music, Turkish, Art, Science etc.) | Source 1, 2. |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |