Course Code & Number:
ECEP 250
Course Title:
Family Education and Involvement
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Catalog Description:
Basic concepts related to family education; the importance of family education, objectives, principles; family education models; family theories (Family System Theories, Social Relationship Theory, Bioecological Theory, Structural Functional Theory); family education practices in Turkey and in other countries; planning, implementation and evaluation of family education activities; methods and techniques used in family education; family participation activities (family communication activities, family participation in educational activities, individual interviews, home visits); The Family Support Training Guide (EBADER) and the Preschool education program integrated with the 0-36 month Children's Education Program (OBADER).
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite
Pre-requisites:
NONE
Co-requisites:
NONE
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Evaluate their assumptions, attitudes and beliefs about family, concepts related with family and family education.
2. Develop their understanding of family theories, family education practices in Turkey and in other countries in particular.
3. Use appropriate tools for planning, implementation and evaluation of family education activities;
4. Compare different methods and techniques used in family education and family participation activities national and international.
5. Design a family education program.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Scaffolding/Coaching
Demonstrating
Inquiry
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Oral Presentation
Brainstorming
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Written Project
Observation
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Class Participation, Critical Reviews