Course Code & Number
ECE 471
Course Title
Research Project in Early Childhood Education
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(1+4+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 7 ECTS Credits
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.
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
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.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Field study
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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