Web Site of the Department 
 

Head of Department : Zeynep Berna Erdiller Yatmaz 

Assistant Professors : Nalan Babür, Ersoy Erdemir, Mine Göl Güven, Zeynep Berna Erdiller Yatmaz, Ayşegül Metindoğan
 

The Department of Primary Education offers a four-year program leading to a bachelor's degree in Preschool Education.

The undergraduate program in Preschool Education aims to impart knowledge and develop skills of those who will be working in various environments with children up to the age of 8 years. In addition to training preschool teachers, we also aim to educate competent professionals who will be working with the families of young children, with the social institutions related to health, education, and community development. The program combines theoretical training and field experience and offers a vision based on current research.

There is also a double-major program in Preschool Education and Guidance and Psychological Counseling 



UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION

 Total: 140 Credits, 242/244 ECTS


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PRED 101 History, Philosophy, and Principles of Preschool Education (3+0+0 ) 3 ECTS 8
(Okulöncesi Eğitimin, Tarihçesi, Felsefesi ve İlkeleri)
Theoretical, social and political roots of various approaches; philosophies, principles and policies affecting the live of young children, their families and communities; educational practices including curriculum, environmental organization and structures, and families', teachers' and children's roles.

PRED 102 History, Philosophy, and Principles of Preschool Education II)  (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 7
(Okulöncesi Eğitimin, Tarihçesi, Felsefesi ve İlkeleri II )
Current principles, policies, and programs affecting the lives of young children, families, and communities; basic educational practices including curriculum, goals and objectives, organization of the physical environment, and basic educational implementations comprising the roles of communities, families, teachers and children; Turkish systems of care and education for young children.

PRED 103 Theories of Child Development I (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 7
(Çocuk Gelişimi Kuramları I)
Major developmental achievements in prenatal, infancy and early childhood periods; concentration on children's biological, physiological, cognitive, social, emotional and language development.

PRED 104 Theories of Child Development II (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 8
(Çocuk Gelişimi Kuramları II)
Major developmental achievements from early childhood through middle childhood to adulthood; concentration on biological, physiological, cognitive, social, emotional and language development.

PRED 106 Children and their Environments (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 6
(Çocuklar ve Çevreleri)
Environmental and developmental issues shaping the lives of children and their families; children's rights; children and their families in various environments; observation and work with children in related settings.

PRED 107 Children's Health and Human Physiology I ( 3+0+0) 3 ECTS 4
(Çocuk Sağlığı ve İnsan Fizyolojisi I )
Introduction to child health, nutrition, and phsiological development.

PRED 108 Children's Health and Human Physiology II ( 3+0+0) 3 ECTS 4
(Çocuk Sağlığı ve İnsan Fizyolojisi II )
Common child illnesses, principles of nutrition, collection and evaluation of child health data in preschool education settings.

PRED 120 Academic Orientation in Primary Education (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 6
(İlkögretimde Akademik Hazırlık)
Introducing academic life, resources of the university and the department. Reviewing literature in primary education. Basic rules of academic writing. Writing evidence-based academic reports, documenting sources using appropriate citation formats and communicating results.

PRED 154 Academic Orientation for Math and Science Teachers (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 4
(Matematik ve Fen Öğretmenleri için Akademik Hazırlık )
Collecting and analyzing educational data through observation; making inferences; reviewing relevant math and science education literature; writing evidence-based academic reports; documenting sources using appropriate citation formats; communicating results.

PRED 210 Music and Movement in Early Childhood (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 6
(İlkçocuklukta Müzik ve Hareket )
Understanding and exploring the joys of music and movement shared with children; collecting and learning songs and playing instruments of various styles and cultures; organizing musical and movement experiences for children.

PRED 211 Curriculum Development I (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 7
(Program Geliştirme I)
Examination of curriculum and integrated learning environments for young children that foster physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development; designing and evaluating curriculum activities appropriate to children of 0-8 years of age; emphasis on developmental status, special needs and socio-cultural backgrounds of each child.
Prerequisite: PRED 103 or PRED 104.

PRED 212 Curriculum Development II (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 6
(Program Geliştirme II)
Advanced examination of curriculum and integrated learning environments for young children that foster physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development; designing and evaluating curriculum activities appropriate to children of 0-8 years of age; the role of the teacher in relation to the parent and the child.
Prerequisite: PRED 211.

PRED 214 Language Development and Literacy in Early Years
(Dil Gelişimi ve Erken Yaşlarda Okuma Yazma ) (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
Language development ; the role of the educator in early literacy;emphasis on the inter-relatedness of language arts (reading, writing, listening, speaking) for young children; designing of learning environments and materials to foster creative development and critical thinking in communication.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: PRED 104 or Consent of the Instructor.

PRED 216 Teachers as Reflective Practitioners (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 3
(Düşünen Uygulamacı Olarak Öğretmen)
Examination of literature on both the systematic and intuitive processes involved in being a reflective practitioner of teaching; practice of techniques for applying self-reflection to improve teaching.

PRED 218 Applied Child Development (2+6+4) 4 ECTS 7
(Uygulamalı Çocuk Gelişimi)
Learning how to apply developmental theories; understand and support cognitive, social emotional and physical development; introduction to teaching in various child care settings; introduction to participant observation and supervised teaching experience.
Prerequisites: PRED 211.

PRED 220 Introduction to Special Education in Early Childhood and Primary School Years (3+0+4) 4
(İlkçocukluk ve İlköğretim Yıllarında Özel Eğitim)
Education of children with learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral disorders, attention deficit disorders, mild-moderate mental retardation, physical disabilities, and gifted children; overview of history, definitions, current issues, characteristics, theoretical perspectives, classroom management, and educational programming in special education.

PRED 234 Art Activities for Children (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 5
(Çocuklar için Resim Faaliyetleri )
Visual arts for children of ages 0-7; readings and group discussions; exploring curricular concepts and personal ideas through creative art experiences.

PRED 282 Science Education in Formal and Informal Contexts (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 7
(Formel ve Enformel Ortamlarda Fen Eğitimi)
Theoretical approaches to curriculum development and instruction in science education. Examining learning goals and objectives in curricula. Concepts and principles of instructional processes in formal and informal contexts.
Prerequisite: ED 211

PRED 310 Special Education in Early and Primary Years (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 7
(Erken Dönem ve İlkokul Yıllarında Özel Eğitim )
Teaching students with special needs in early and primary years. Overview of the history of special education, Examination of issues and trends in special education, theoretical perspectives. Definitions, characteristics, and the etiology of disabilities.

PRED 313 Early Intervention: Theory and Practice (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 7
(Erken Müdahale: Kuram ve Pratik)
Introduction to the concepts of developmental vulnerability; theoretical bases of early intervention and different models of service delivery; discussion of research perspectives and policy issues in intervention.

PRED 317 Measurement and Evaluation in Preschool Education (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Okulöncesi Eğitiminde Ölçme ve Değerlendirme)
Gathering information for making individualized instructional decisions; effective informal assessment techniques with an emphasis on ecological approach; introducing standardized assessment and screening instruments and their limitations.

PRED 320 Research Methods (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 7
(Araştırma Yöntemleri)
Basic methods and processes of qualitative and quantitative research with young children and their families.

PRED 321 Children's Literature (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 6
(Çocuk Edebiyatı)
Introduction to literature for young children; developing sensitivity to qualities in literature meaningful to children through reading, listening, and using and creating books and poems; developing criteria for evaluating children's literature.

PRED 324 Practicum II (2+6+4) 4 ECTS 8
(Uygulama II)
Integrating theories of child development and teaching practice; preparing and managing activities in early childhood settings; observation of children and supervised teaching experience in these settings.
Prerequisite: PRED 218.

PRED 325 Developmental Experiences in Mathematics and Science
(Fen ve Matematik Alanlarında Gelişimsel Deneyimler ) (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 4
Play strategies and curricular themes in mathematics and science; designing, implementing and evaluating curricula; examination of computer software packages.

PRED 331 Special Education in Early Childhood and Primary School Years I
(İlkçocukluk ve İlköğretim Yıllarında Özel Eğitim I ) ( 3+0+0) 3 ECTS 6
Education of children with learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral disorders, attention deficit disorders, mild-moderate mental retardation, physical disabilities and gifted children; overview of history, definitions, current issues, characteristics, theoretical perspectives, classroom management, and educational programming in special education.

PRED 332 Special Education in Early Childhood and Primary School Years II
(İlkçocukluk ve İlköğretim Yıllarında Özel Eğitim I ) (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 6
Effective inclusion practices; special education procedures and services; assessing and evaluating student needs; lesson planning based on classroom and student needs.
Prerequisite: PRED 331 or Consent of the Instructor.

PRED 348 Community Service (1+0+2) 2 ECTS 3
(Toplum Hizmeti )
Active participation in community service settings; creating projects at individual or group levels.

PRED 350 Teaching Geometry (3+0+0 ) 3 ECTS 8
(Geometri Öğretimi )
Teaching basic geometric concepts of undefined terms, axioms, theorems on points, lines, planes, angles, theorems and axioms on congruence and similarity, geometric figures in a plane and their areas, basic theorems on circles, projection, solid figures and their areas and volumes.

PRED 351 Laboratory Applications in Science Education I (1+0+4) 3 ECTS 7
(Fen Eğitiminde Laboratuvar Uygulamaları I )
Design and application of various types of laboratory lessons; teaching process, communication and analytical skills; teaching scientific conceptualization.

PRED 352 Laboratory Applications in Science Education II (1+0+4) 3 ECTS 8
(Fen Eğitiminde Laboratuvar Uygulamaları II )
Design and application of experiments to overcome misconceptions. Evaluating and assessing students' scientific process, analytical and communication skills, and their scientific knowledge.
Prerequisite: PRED 351

PRED 354 Teaching Probility and Statistics for Primary Mathematics (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 7
(İlköğretimde Olasılık ve İstatistiğin Öğretilmesi)
Elementary probability concepts; Introduction to statistics: descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, estimation and hypothesis testing, non-parametric statistics. Instructional methods for teaching probability and data analysis.

PRED 358 Teaching Science I (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 7
(Fen Öğretimi I )
Selection and application of appropriate methods and media for teaching science. Recent trends and developments in teaching science. Analysis of methods and strategies in teaching the content of current science textbooks.

PRED 370 Assessment in Mathematics and Science Education (3+0+0 ) 3 ECTS 6
(Fen ve Matematik Eğitiminde Ölçme ve Değerlendirme)
Descriptive statistics. Review of classical test theory. Reliability, validity and fundamental principles of assessment. Measurement and evaluation of constructs relevant to science education. Development of achievement tests. Discussion of various assessment tools.

PRED 371 Teaching Mathematics I (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 7
( Matematik Öğretimi I )
Selection and application of appropriate methods and media for teaching mathematics. Recent trends and developments in teaching mathematics. Analysis of methods and strategies in teaching the content of current textbooks.

PRED 372 Teaching Mathematics II (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 7
(Matematik Öğretimi II )
General and specific objectives of mathematics curricula and teaching-learning processes. Application of appropriate methods and media for teaching mathematics and science. Critical review of current textbooks. Micro teaching applications and evaluation of instruction.
Prerequisite: PRED 371.

PRED 380 Understanding and Guiding Children's Behavior) (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 4
(Çocuk Davranışını Anlama ve Yönlendirme)
Effects of learning environment, socio-emotional development on behavior, teachers' behaviors and attitudes on classroom context; classroom management techniques; conflict resolution strategies.

PRED 382 Critical Issues in Science Education ( 3+0+0) 3 ECTS 7
(Fen Eğitiminde Tartışılan Konular )
Critical issues in science and technology curricula: examining related goals 4in curricula; development of curriculum materials, methods and strategies.

PRED 411 Applied Research in Child Development and Family Issues
(Çocuk Gelişimi ve Aile Konularında Uygulamalı Araştırma) (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 8
Carrying out and presenting research on young children in learning environments.
Prerequisite: PRED 320.

PRED 413 Practice Teaching in Preschool Education I (2+6+5) 4 ECTS 7
(Okulöncesi Eğitiminde Öğretmenlik Uygulaması I)
Practice teaching in various early childhood care and development settings; reflection and problem-solving issues in teaching.
Prerequisite: PRED 218.

PRED 414 Practice Teaching in Preschool Education II (2+6+5) 4 ECTS 7
(Okulöncesi Eğitiminde Öğretmenlik Uygulaması I)
Unit planning and implementation of daily curriculum in various early childhood care and development settings.
Prerequisite: PRED 413.

PRED 415 Cross-cultural Issues in Preschool Education (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 4
(Okulöncesi Eğitimde Kültürlerarası Akımlar)
Examining child rearing goals and practices in various cultures; understanding effects of culture in early childhood care and development programming.

PRED 416 Family Issues in Preschool Education (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 7
(Okulöncesi Eğitimde Aile)
Role of families in children's lives; interacting as professionals with children and parents in different environments; constructing learning environments that value and build on diverse cultural values of children and families; examination of "mismatch" between home and school expectations; discussion of effective models and practices to develop knowledge and skills both in teaching and reaching out to families.

PRED 418 Management in Educational and Social Settings (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 4
(Eğitim ve Sosyal Ortamların Yönetimi)
Setting goals, assessing staff skills, planning and evaluating curriculum, communicating effectively with parents, implementing health and nutrition policies; advocating for children and families; discussion of classroom issues in the context of recent research on young children in group settings and on child care in society.

PRED 420 Creative Drama Activities (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 4
(Yaratıcı Drama Çalışmaları) 
Learning environments and activities for creativity; drama activities in preschool education.

PRED 422 Seminar on Practice Teaching (2+6+5) 4 ECTS 7
(Okulöncesi Eğitiminde Öğretmenlik Uygulaması Semineri)
Providing students with an opportunity of reflect on their school experience with their peers and supervisor; evaluate their performance in previous weeks and use the feedback received to develop their personal teaching styles.
Prerequisite: PRED 413.

PRED 423 Data Processing (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 7
(Veri Çözümlemesi)
Analysis of educational data. Application of different techniques and data analysis software.

PRED 424 Reflective Teaching in Preschool Education (2+6+5) 4 ECTS 7
(Okulöncesi Eğitimde Yansıtıcı Öğretim)
Preparing and managing activities in early childhood settings; supervised teaching experience in these settings; preparing students to be reflective teachers.
Prerequisites: PRED 413.

PRED 431 Nature of Science for Science Teachers (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 4
(Fen Öğretmenleri için Bilimin Doğası)
Survey of history, philosophy and sociology of science; their role in science education; pedagogical approaches and strategies to plan, implement and assess the understanding of the nature of science.

PRED 460 Research Methods in Math and Science Education (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 8
(Fen ve Matematik Eğitiminde Araştırma Yöntemleri)
Basic methods and processes of qualitative and quantitative research in math and science education.

PRED 461 Computer Assisted Mathematics Teaching (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 7
(Bilgisayar Destekli Matematik Öğretimi)
Computers and mathematics, modelling with computers in mathematics teaching, software and application of programs in teaching mathematics with computers.

PRED 462 Applied Research in Math and Science Education (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 8
(Fen ve Matematik Eğitiminde Uygulamalı Araştırma)
Reseach applications in elementary math and science education
Prerequisite: PRED 460.

PRED 464 Teaching the History of Mathematics (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 4
(Matematik Tarihi Öğretimi)
Exploring the historical origins of topics in primary mathematics curricula; solving problems in a historical context; developing an understanding and appreciation of mathematicians in the past; providing a historical background for modern mathematics students.

PRED 465 School Experience in Teaching Math and Science II (1+0+4) 3 ECTS 6
(Matematik ve Fen Öğretiminde Okul Deneyimi II )
School related experiences and observations, and groupwork in classrooms: classroom management, unit design, class organization, group work for establishing the fundamentals for teaching practice under the supervision of a mentor; micro teaching practices.
Prerequisite: PRED 371 or PRED 358.

PRED 466 Practice Teaching in Mathematics (6-8) (2+0+5) 4 ECTS 7
(Matematik Öğretmenliği Uygulaması)
Observation of mathematics instruction in schools, design of resource unit and lesson plans, supervised student teaching in real settings.
Prerequisites: PRED 463 and PRED 465.

PRED 468 Seminar on Practice Teaching in Mathematics (2+0+4) 4 ECTS 8
(İlköğretim Matematik Eğitimi Öğretmenlik Uygulaması Semineri )
Providing students with an opportunity to reflect on their school experience with their peers and supervisor; evaluate their performance in previous weeks and use the feedback received to develop their personal teaching styles.
Prerequisites: PRED 463 and PRED 465.

PRED 471 Teaching Science II (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 5
(Fen Öğretimi II )
General and specific objectives of science curricula and teaching-learning processes. Application of appropriate methods and media for teaching science. Critical review of current textbooks. Micro teaching applications and evaluation of instruction.
Prerequisite: PRED 358.

PRED 474 Practice Teaching in Science (2+0+5) 4 ECTS 8
(Fen Öğretmenliği Uygulaması )
Observation of science instruction in schools, design of resource unit and lesson plans, supervised student teaching in classroom or laboratory.
Prerequisites: PRED 471 and PRED 465.

PRED 476 Seminar on Practice Teaching in Science (2+0+4) 4 ECTS 7
(Fen Eğitimi Öğretmenlik Uygulaması Semineri)
Reflecting on school experience with peers and supervisor; evaluating previous performance and using feedback to develop their personal teaching styles.
Prerequisites: PRED 471 and PRED 465.

PRED 480,481,482,483,484,485,486,487,488,489 Special Topics in Primary Education (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 4
(İlköğretimde Özel Konular)
Special topics of current interest in Primary Education.

PRED 490,491,492,493,494,495,496,497,498,499 Special Studies in Primary Education   (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 4
(İlköğretimde Özel Çalışmalar)
Special studies in Primary Education selected to suit the individual interest of the students.