Course Profile

sap course 1537623668

Course Code:

ECE 471

Course Title:

Research Project in Early Childhood Education

Course Level:

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:

(1+4+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 7 ECTS Credits

Catalog Description:

Preparation for an early childhood research project. Implementation of the research phases. Writing research reports. Preparation for an early childhood research project. Implementation of the research phases. Writing research reports.

Pre-requisite:
Co-requisite:

Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Semester: 
Fall
Type of Course: 
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery: 
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction: 
English
Course Objectives: 

This courses main objectives are, raising early childhood teacher candidates  within the scope of active researchers and teaching how to prepare a research proposal, conduct it, and take an action based on obtained results.

Software Usage: 
N/A
Course Learning Outcomes: 

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. develop an individualized research project with practical applications to an early childhood setting.
2. outline a written description of a chosen research project proposal on an early childhood education issue or topic
3. demonstrate an ability to conduct a small-scale research project in early childhood education
4. prepare a summary report of a chosen research project including a visual documentation of related activities and outcomes
5. present outcomes of a completed research project in early childhood education

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods: 
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Peer Teaching
Scaffolding/Coaching
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Collaborating
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Others: Field study
Assessment Methods and Criteria: 
Test / Exam
Quiz
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others: Active attendance

Student Workload:

Lectures
20
hrs
Course Readings
15
hrs
Debate
10
hrs
Observation
20
hrs
Hands-on Work
5
hrs
Resource Review
10
hrs
Research Review
30
hrs
Report on a Topic
20
hrs
Oral Presentation
15
hrs
Other
Field work 30 hours
hrs

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