Academic Catalog

ELE651 FOUNDATIONS&CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EARLY CHILDH. EDUC.

Course Code: 4100651
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Elementary Education
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: PhD
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. FEYZA ERDEN
Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Foundations of educational programs and current research and practices related to the education of young children with an emphasis on sociological, cultural, historical, and philosophical factors. Examination of early childhood program improvements and revisions such as parent involvement, anti-bias curricula, the impact of technology and media, leadership, professionalism and child advocacy.