Academic Catalog

ECE651 FOUNDATIONS AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Course Code: 4110651
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Early Childhood Education
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
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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.