CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Coordinator and Advisor (Formal and Secondary Education):

Lecturer Fulya ATALAY YALCIN

fulya.atalay.yalcin@ege.edu.tr

It is a four-semester higher education program that aims to raise individuals who can recognize and implement different education programs applied at national and international level, have modern knowledge about the education of preschool children included in normal and disability groups, have advanced observation skills, think creatively and inquisitively, and attach importance to school-family cooperation. In the child development program, education is given as formal and secondary education.

The program provides music, painting, drama, gymnastics, computer training, prepares materials (Puppet, concept and subject cards, story writing), applies first aid rules, provides music, painting, drama, gymnastics, computer training to children who are treated in preschool education and special education institutions, playrooms in children's clinics. It is a four-semester higher education program that aims to train people with the necessary knowledge and skills.

Program Profile:

• Child Development Branch courses; Child Development, Child Nutrition, Child Mental Health, Child Health and Diseases, Child Art and Creativity, Children's Literature and Media

• Special Education and Application in Special Education

• Learning and Teaching Techniques, Equipment Development in Education

• Application in Pre-School Education Institutions

 Education Application Areas and Program Opportunities:

There are equipped classrooms where theoretical education can be carried out during the relevant courses, and there are drama workshops and material preparation for practical studies. Students are directed to cooperate with universities, non-governmental organizations, pre-school teacher assistant / teacher assistant in special education department, professional chambers and professional staff, and academic staff on the teaching activities, employment opportunities and planning required by the program.

Employment Profiles of Graduates:

Students who graduate from the program, in line with the competencies they gain, are employed in pre-school education institutions such as nurseries, kindergartens, Rehabilitation Centers, children's clubs, private education institutions and inclusive education classes of girls' technical and vocational high schools, primary schools and public and private institutions affiliated to the Ministry of National Education.

Transition to Higher Degree Programs:

In line with the relevant legislation of YÖK, vertical transition can be made to Child Development Education, Child Health and Development, Pre-School Teaching departments.

Information for Prospective Students

a. Conditions for the optional foreign language preparatory class:

None

b. Conditions regarding internship, education model (how many semesters are applied in a year, practical training in sectors and enterprises, etc.), industry-based education internship, how practical training is carried out and whether internships can be done outside the province where the relevant higher education institution is located:

Students go to pre-school and private education institutions within four semesters (Practice I-II courses in Preschool Educational Institutions and Practice I-II in Special Education). In addition, summer internships are held in the summer term of the first year. During the summer internship period, students perform their internship at a pre-school or private education institution of their choice for 20 working days.

c. Conditions regarding clothing and equipment materials required by the profession:

Students use educational materials for children to spend quality time while giving music, painting, drama, gymnastics and computer education to children who are undergoing treatment in preschool and private education institutions, playrooms in children's clinics. The designs and preparation of materials according to age groups are prepared by the students during the courses (such as developing tools and equipment in education, designing materials in education..) throughout the year.

d. Expenses of consumables, tools and equipment to be used in course applications, conditions regarding tuition expenses in return for exams, materials and education and training services:

Cost of consumables, tools and equipment to be used in course applications and education expenses are not requested in return for exams, materials and education and training services. However, educational materials (puppets, rhythm instruments, costumes, educational cards, etc.) for 0-6 age group children and individuals with special needs are prepared by the students under the control of the instructors of the relevant course.

e. The content of the program, the conditions of the campus/premises where the faculty, college and vocational school are located:

Child Development Program is located in Atatürk Health Services Vocational School building in İzmir Bornova Ege University Campus.

f. Conditions regarding the opportunity to work as a part-time student:

Part-time working conditions of department students are applied according to Ege University Part-time Student Employment and Internship Bureau, Ege University Rectorate's Procedures and Principles Regarding Part-Time Student Employment Program