ECE 471 | TED University

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

ECE 471

Course Title

Research Project in Early Childhood Education

Level

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(1+4+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 7 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Senior

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Pre-requisites: NONE

Co-requisites: NONE

Catalog Description

Preparation for an early childhood research project. Implementation of the research phases. Writing research reports.

Course Objectives

This courses main objectives are, raising early childhood teacher candidates within the scope of active researchers and teaching how to prepare a research proposal, conduct it, and take an action based on obtained results.

Software Usage

N/A

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. develop an individualized research project with practical applications to an early childhood setting.
2. outline a written description of a chosen research project proposal on an early childhood education issue or topic
3. demonstrate an ability to conduct a small-scale research project in early childhood education
4. prepare a summary report of a chosen research project including a visual documentation of related activities and outcomes
5. present outcomes of a completed research project in early childhood education

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Peer Teaching Scaffolding/Coaching Problem Solving Inquiry Collaborating Oral Presentations/Reports Brainstorming Hands-on Activities Web Searching Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Case Studies / Homework Presentation (Oral/Poster) Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Active attendance

Design Content

N/A

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

1. Castle, K. (2011). Early childhood teacher research. From questions to results. New York: Routledge 2. MacNaughton, G. & Hughes, P. (2008). Doing action research in early childhood studies: A step-by-step guide. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Field study

Course Coordinator:

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	15
Debate	10
Observation	20
Hands-on Work	5
Resource Review	10
Report on a Topic	20
Oral Presentation	15

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