Okul Öncesi Öğretmenliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08 (2342)

ISCO 08 (2342)

This program aims to train teachers who are committed to Atatürk's principles and reforms, dedicated to serving their country and nation, equipped with ethical values, critical and creative thinking skills, adaptable to the requirements of the digital age, possessing a multicultural and universal perspective, embracing collaborative learning methods, contributing to sustainable development goals, and armed with innovative teaching strategies. It is an eight-semester higher education program based on secondary education qualifications, specifically designed to educate preschool teachers

Education is conducted through formal, face-to-face instruction. Additionally, practical training is carried out in classrooms, computer labs, educational laboratories, learning platforms within the university, and through internships in Ministry of National Education-affiliated practice schools.

1. Uses contemporary knowledge and application skills in early childhood education and child development at the highest level.

2. Systematically transfers the current developments in the field and studies to the groups in and out of the field in written, oral, and visual ways.

3. Establishes and applies the relationship between disciplines such as art, philosophy, sociology, and early childhood education.

4. Uses the developments related to information and communication technologies in their field.

5. Develops a personal philosophy of education in line with basic assumptions, principles, generalizations, theoretical perspectives, and empirical research.

6. Adopts the principle of lifelong learning and develops personal and professional knowledge and skills.

7. Volunteers to work effectively in establishing cooperation between school, family, and society, organizing and conducting activities.

8. Organizes and implements projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility.

9. Uses scientific research knowledge and skills at the highest level in professional studies

10. Adopts ethical practices for children, colleagues, and families related to the teaching profession

11. Arranges learning environments appropriate to children’s developmental features and needs

12. Carries out planning, implementing and evaluation that meets needs of all children by taking developmental, individual, cultural features of children into account,

13. Implements practices that fosters children’s creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking

14. Carries out different methods of knowing and evaluating children effectively

1. Field-Specific Competency
2. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
3. Communication and Social Competency
4.  Learning Competence

The absolute and relative grading system determines the success status of the students in accordance with the principles of Pamukkale University's Associate degree, Undergraduate Education and Training Directive and PAU Evaluation and Grading Directive.

In this context, the process and product-oriented assessment methods used in the PRESCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION Program are announced in the syllabus at the beginning of the semester, and the success criteria for each assessment method are defined in the syllabus. Written exams, projects, designs, assignments, reports, presentations, portfolios, etc., answer keys or rubrics (measurement and evaluation tools) are used in performance assessments.  In these criterion-based assessments, the grading process is carried out by comparing the success of the students at the end of the evaluation with predetermined criteria or standards and assigning a score to their success. These points are converted into grades based on the standards announced to the students.

In addition, at the beginning of the semester, instructors announce the learning outcomes of the relevant course program and the flow of the teaching process in the syllabus. The syllabus is shared with students and relevant stakeholders on the Pau EBS website. Student success is evaluated by taking into account homework assignments, projects, mid-term examinations, and final examinations. In addition, at the beginning of the semester, the instructors announce the learning outcomes of the relevant syllabus and the flow of the teaching process in the syllabus. The syllabus is shared with students and relevant stakeholders on the PAU EBS website.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs.

- CoHE is responsible for the planning, organization, management and supervision of education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.

- ‘University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports’ of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by CoHE are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by CoHE.

1. Construction and Approval of Curricula: CoHE determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes to be gained by the students in each program are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by CoHE.

1.2. The curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is approved by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by CoHE on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive a bachelor's degree.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the ‘Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports’ of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. Higher Education Quality Board shares the ‘Institutional Feedback Report’ prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions given by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by the Higher Education Quality Board also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. The Higher Education Quality Board carries out regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

This program has been accredited by EPDAD for 3 years (3+2) between 15.05.2025-15.05.2028.

EPDAD: Teacher Education Programs Evaluation and Accreditation Association

Detailed information can be accessed from the accreditation institution's website at

https://www.epdad.org.tr/

1. Graduation from secondary education institutions recognized by the Ministry of National Education, or equivalent foreign secondary education institutions.
2. Placement into the program through the national university entrance examination (YKS) administered by ÖSYM and according to the admission criteria set by YÖK.
3. Admission via Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) for associate degree graduates, placed into related undergraduate programs.
4. For international students, having met the International Student Exam (YÖS) or equivalent criteria determined by Pamukkale University and YÖK regulations.
5. Detailed admission requirements can be found at: https://yokatlas.yok.gov.tr/lisans.php?y=108610034

Graduates of the Preschool Teacher Education Program can work as preschool teachers in public and private early childhood education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. They may also be employed in private nurseries, kindergartens, rehabilitation centers, NGOs, and organizations providing services to children.

Graduates who complete their postgraduate education can pursue academic careers in early childhood education, child development, or educational sciences at universities in Turkey or abroad.

Students also have the opportunity to enroll in double major programs during their undergraduate education. Students successfully completing a double major can earn two separate bachelor's degrees simultaneously.

The Preschool Teaching Undergraduate Program is carried out based on the following national legislation and regulations:

• Higher Education Law No. 2547: The establishment, operation and educational activities of higher education institutions are regulated within the framework of this law.

• Regulation on the Principles of Transfer, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions: The participation of students in horizontal transfer, double major and minor programs is carried out in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.

• Ministry of National Education Preschool Education and Primary Education Institutions Regulation: The operation of preschool institutions where graduates will be employed and teacher qualifications are determined by this regulation.

• Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) Regulation: The accreditation and quality assurance processes of the program are carried out based on this regulation.

• Bologna Process and Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ): The program is structured in accordance with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and Turkish Qualifications Framework (TYÇ).

The qualification is valid at all times