Academic Catalog

ECE466 INSTRUCTIONAL PRINCIPLES AND METHODS

Course Code: 4110466
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Early Childhood Education
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Assoc.Prof.Dr. HASÝBE ÖZLEN DEMÝRCAN
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Definition of various teaching methods that can be used in early childhood years. Methods of Teaching related to the specific subject-matter, teaching and learning processes, application of general methodological principles to the teaching of subject matter. Overview of the teaching methods in the field of early childhood education, stimulation of interest, and developing awareness for putting the theory into practice. Critical analysis of young children’s learning and development and a more thorough understanding of teaching young children.