Okul Öncesi Öğretmenliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The aim of the Preschool Education Program is to train qualified pre-school teachers who can be useful to the education system they are in and who are open to professional development, under the constantly changing world and country conditions, after four years of theoretical and practical education. Having internalized the values of the information society, producing and applying knowledge in its field, and constantly improving itself; Able to produce solutions to problems related to education and training with scientific methods; One of the primary aims of the program is to train teachers who can be role models for their students.

In addition, it is a teaching program that provides children aged 0-6 with active learning experiences and educational experiences through play in order to support their cognitive, language, movement, social, emotional, personality and self-care skills and enable them to learn and develop while having fun. Their mission is to raise individuals of the future who are creative, independent, entrepreneurial, self-confident, innovative and believe in change, social, able to work in a team, and have advanced problem-solving skills. It consists of theoretical and applied courses on the development, psychology and education of 0-6 year old children, determined by the Council of Higher Education.

In the Pre-School Education Teaching Program, students;

Development and support of preschool children's physical, psychomotor, cognitive, language, social, emotional, personality and self-care skills,

Recognizing and evaluating preschool children,

Determining the needs and developmental characteristics of 0-6 year old children,

Preparing, implementing and evaluating training programs in accordance with the determined needs and developmental characteristics,

Different approaches and practices in the education of preschool children,

Establishing close relationships with children and their families,

Cooperation with families and family education in pre-school education,

It is aimed to provide knowledge, skills, positive attitudes and competencies in cooperation with families, institutions and other professionals in solving problems related to preschool children and education.

Students registered in the Preschool Teaching Program receive theoretical and practical training in classes specifically designed for courses (classrooms suitable for courses such as Drama in Early Childhood, Play in Early Childhood, Rhythm and Orff in Early Childhood, Creativity in Early Childhood). In addition, our students gain practical experience in official pre-school education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education within the scope of the Observation and Teaching Practice in Schools courses included in the undergraduate curriculum.

It exhibits the knowledge and skills gained by preschool education pedagogy by associating them with child development knowledge, academic subject contents, interdisciplinary subjects, research and inquiry methods.

It constructs pre-school learning environments in a framework that is suitable for children's development and cultural characteristics and supports individual and collaborative learning.

It works in partnership with colleagues, families, society, other people and institutions to contribute to the development and learning of children.

It identifies and applies various evaluation methods and tools suitable for preschool education in line with the aim of monitoring and recording children's development and learning and planning their teaching.

He/she implements the pedagogical and professional knowledge and skills he/she has acquired throughout his/her education in the planning, implementation and evaluation stages of the preschool education program and services.

The behaviors s/he exhibits take place within a framework that reflects his respect and commitment to the profession of preschool teaching, professionalism, lifelong learning, and personal and professional development.

The behaviors s/he exhibits take place within the framework that reflects the professional ethical values of preschool teaching.

Values different ideas, belief systems, cultures and contributions of others.

Uses critical thinking, questioning and research, creativity, entrepreneurship and innovative solutions skills to produce solutions to problems encountered both in professional and daily life.

Obtains and analyzes information using different sources, including information and communication technologies, to achieve personal and professional goals.

He/she exhibits the individual and team working skills gained through education within the framework of time, information management and self-discipline in interdisciplinary projects.

The following key competencies at an advanced level.

Competence in using Turkish correctly
Digital competence
Ability to follow current literature in the field
Personal, social and learning to learn competence
Multilingual proficiency
Competence in integrating technology into classroom learning and child assessment areas.
World citizenship competence
Entrepreneurial competence
Cultural awareness and expression competence

Students are given one of the following letter grades for each course they are enrolled in by the course instructor:

a)                  Notes              Coefficient

A                         4.0
A-                       3.7
B+                      3.3
B                        3.0
B-                       2.7
C+                      2.3
C                        2.0
C-                       1.7
D+                      1.3
D                        1.0
D-                       0.7
F                        0.0
b) Additionally, from the following letter grades;

1) P: Lesson continues,

2) E: Mid-term studies are missing,

3) V: Withdrew from the course,

4) Y: Successful,

5) Z: Defined as unsuccessful.

(2) A student who receives F or Z grades from any course is considered unsuccessful in that course.

(3) A student who cannot take the final exam of a course is given a grade of F.

(4) A grade of E is given to students who have deficiencies in their semester studies despite taking the final exams. The student must complete the deficiencies within ten days from the date of the final exam of that course. The relevant department/program head decides on the extension of this period, upon the student's application and the approval of the relevant faculty member, and reports the situation to the Registrar's Office. The student who completes the necessary studies within this period is given a grade of success, and the grade of the student who cannot complete it turns into F.

(5) V grade is given to the student who withdraws from the course.

(6) If students who have transferred, left or graduated from other higher education institutions enroll in the University and request exemption, they will be given success grades according to the grade conversions accepted by the Senate for the courses they have previously taken, whose equivalence is accepted in accordance with the relevant legislation provisions.

(7) The principles of conversion of grades from other systems into the University grading system are determined by the Senate.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

• YÖK is responsible for the planning, regulation, 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 YÖK, are published every year. Reports prepared according to these reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations for higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

• The "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published every year by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the "Procedures and Principles for Providing Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curriculums: YÖK 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 that each program will bring to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is applied by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK, after being accepted by the relevant Deans Council.

2. Measurement-Evaluation: How to measure and evaluate the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to the student is carried out in accordance with the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK 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; receives a bachelor's degree.

4. Self-Evaluation-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions 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. The "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared by YÖKAK regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions is shared with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. It conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with YÖKAK legislation.

Accreditation Body Name; Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs (EPDAD)

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

• YÖK is responsible for the planning, regulation, 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 YÖK, are published every year. Reports prepared according to these reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations for higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

• The "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published every year by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the "Procedures and Principles for Providing Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curriculums: YÖK 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 that each program will bring to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is applied by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK, after being accepted by the relevant Deans Council.

2. Measurement-Evaluation: How to measure and evaluate the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to the student is carried out in accordance with the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK 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; receives a bachelor's degree.

4. Self-Evaluation-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions 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. The "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared by YÖKAK regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions is shared with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. It conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with YÖKAK legislation.

Accreditation Body Name; Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs (EPDAD)

70 students are admitted to undergraduate programs through the Central Placement Exam conducted by ÖSYM. In Central Placement, candidates are placed in the Pre-School Teaching Program by OSYM, taking into account their SÖZ scores, their preferences regarding higher education programs, and the quota and conditions of these programs. Registration of students placed in the Pre-School Teaching Program is made by the Registrar's Office within the framework of the calendar determined by ÖSYM.

Information such as quotas for Pre-School Teaching Program (Paid), Pre-School Teaching Program (Full Scholarship) and Pre-School Teaching Program (50% Scholarship), average scores of the applicants, base and ceiling scores, number of students and number of academic staff are available on yokatlas.yok.gov.tr/lisans-univ.php 

Students enrolled in the Preschool Education Program can pursue minor and double major programs during their undergraduate education; They can benefit from programs such as the Erasmus Exchange Program.

In addition, students who graduate from the undergraduate program can continue their academic education by completing a Master's degree.

Students who graduate from the Preschool Education Program, in line with the competencies they have gained; They are employed as both pre-school teachers and specialists in primary schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education and in Pre-School Education Institutions such as nurseries, kindergartens, nursery classes of public and private institutions, Rehabilitation Centers, children's clubs, private education institutions and classes where inclusive education is provided. . At the same time, our graduates can also become founders and owners of pre-school education institutions. In addition, our department graduates work in various public institutions according to the fields they specialize in through academic studies. Our graduates can work in the toy industry, in the fields of children's publishing, in special education centers and in institutions working on children's rights, together with their academic qualifications.

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.