Okul Öncesi Öğretmenliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

To carry out the necessary studies for the promotion, emphasis and development of pre-school education. To improve the professional competencies of pre-school teachers working in the field in order to raise awareness of the society about pre-school education. To carry out original scientific studies in the field of pre-school education and to organize qualified scientific activities. To offer a high-quality education and training program in order to bring in creative teachers who love their profession, are self-sacrificing, hardworking, committed to the ethical values of the field; To support the development of academics who will train future teachers and play an important role in determining the quality of pre-school education in our country.

Educational activities are carried out as formal education. General Culture, Teaching Professional Knowledge and Field Knowledge courses within the scope of the program are held in the modernly equipped science laboratories, computer laboratories, drama rooms and music class of our faculty. All classrooms are equipped with technological infrastructures such as internet access and smart board support. In addition, practice courses are carried out in an enriched way, specific to the course content, in schools in the field, in various educational environments and in out-of-school learning areas, thus providing students with the opportunity to turn their theoretical knowledge into practice.

• Students define the concepts and relations between concepts related to the teaching profession, general culture and basic sciences at the undergraduate level in the field of pre-school education, and discuss theoretical and applied knowledge.
• Has knowledge about the cognitive, psycho-social, mental health and physical characteristics of preschool children.
• Knowledge of curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of pre-school education.
• Knowledge on preparing and applying materials and educational programs that will support the child, family and school/teachers within the framework of pre-school education and using information tools and communication technologies.
• Applies the acquired knowledge, skills and competencies in the school environment in line with the qualifications required by the profession and national, spiritual and universal values.
• Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques, taking into account the developmental characteristics of students, their individual differences, the characteristics of the subject area and their achievements.
• Students evaluate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the field of pre-school education with a critical approach.
• Knows different basic science fields such as science and mathematics that will support the education of preschool children and designs activities in these fields.
• Uses Turkish in accordance with its rules and effectively, establishes healthy communication with its environment; Follows the national and international literature related to the field.
• Cooperates with stakeholders (family, NGO, official institutions…) by communicating as needed.
• Students plan, process and evaluate a particular course with the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the program.
• Creates effective teaching and learning processes and uses appropriate methods and techniques in order to develop children's high-level thinking skills such as critical, creative, reflective thinking and problem solving.
• Students communicate verbally and in writing; monitors information in the field of information and communication technologies using at least one foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
• Explains the purpose, structure and functioning of the Turkish Education System, classroom management approaches and educational concepts and uses them appropriately.
• Carries out a study related to the field independently.
• Takes responsibility in individual and group work in the field of pre-school education.
• Defines and solves national and international education problems in the field of pre-school education.
• With the awareness of social responsibility in the field of pre-school education, it plans and implements professional projects and activities for children and families in the social environment where they live.

• Literacy Competence
• Multilingual Competence
• Mathematical Competence and Competence in Science, Technology, and Engineering
• Digital Competence
• Personal, Social, and Learning to Learn Competence
• Civic Competence
• Entrepreneurship Competence
• Cultural Awareness and Expression Competence

Measurement and evaluation processes in the Pre-School Teaching Undergraduate Program are carried out in line with the Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Associate and Undergraduate Education and Training Regulations:

Exams are evaluated out of 100 full points. Raw success score is calculated on the basis of course passing. This score;

• 40% of the average score of midterm exams,
• 50% of the final exam score,
• It is determined by adding up 10% of the evaluation score.

Relevant boards may decide to conduct exams through process evaluation methods such as oral, oral-written, portfolio, homework, research, project, interview, performance evaluation, self/peer/group evaluation, or presentation. These decisions are announced to students at the beginning of the semester. The measurement and evaluation method of each course is defined in detail in the Course Content Plan.

To Ensure the Sustainable Quality and Development of the Pre-School Teaching Bachelor’s Program, the Following Principles Are Adopted:

Governance and Supervision:

• The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising educational activities in universities.
• Annually published University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports are prepared to assess universities’ performance in quantitative and qualitative terms and are shared with the public.

Program Development and Approval:

• The curriculum of the Pre-School Teaching Bachelor’s Program is designed in accordance with the minimum standards and principles set by YÖK.
• The learning outcomes included in the program are determined by university senates to enhance students’ professional competencies.
• National Core Education Programs are developed by relevant faculty councils and implemented with YÖK’s approval.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• The competencies and knowledge levels students are expected to acquire are assessed and evaluated in line with the principles determined by YÖK through the Instruction and Examination Regulations.

Certification:

• Students who successfully complete the required credits and other academic obligations of the program are awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-School Teaching Education.

Internal and External Evaluation:

• At the end of each academic year, universities upload their Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports for the previous year to the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK).
• YÖKAK prepares Institutional Feedback Reports as part of the external evaluation process and makes them publicly available. Additionally, accreditation decisions made by authorized or recognized accreditation agencies verify the quality assurance of program competencies.
• Program competencies are regularly reviewed and improved in accordance with YÖKAK regulations.

1. To have graduated from secondary education institutions or equivalent institutions abroad whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education and to meet the admission requirements of higher education institutions' undergraduate programs.
2. To have been placed in the relevant undergraduate program of a higher education institution as a result of the centralized examination conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), in accordance with the procedures and principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

To have been placed in undergraduate programs that are a continuation of the fields completed in associate degree programs at higher education institutions, based on the results of the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM, in accordance with the procedures and principles determined by YÖK.

Those who have a bachelor's degree can continue to master's programs and, if they meet the relevant conditions, to a doctorate accepted with a bachelor's degree.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

    1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer

    1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education for Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs

2. Higher Education Law No. 2547 (Additional Article-35)

    2.1.Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board Regulation

The qualification is valid at all times.