GUIDANCE SERVICE IN PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION

Course Description

Within this course, students will be able to understand the basic concepts of guidance services in preschool education, the scope and quality of guidance and counseling in pre-schools, the necessity of guidance in pre- school age, the developmental characteristics of pre-school period and student characteristics at pre-school level, the vocational guidance and psychological counseling organizational models, and types of work that can be done in the field of psychological counseling and guidance in pre-school. Students will have a knowledge and gain skills on the steps to be followed in the development of a comprehensive developmental counseling and guidance program for pre-school settings, the types and planning of the work to be done with psychological counselors and parents, teachers, children in the planned studies, and the implementation of some activities in the program. Credit: (3-0-0) Prerequisites: None, Abbreviated Title: Guid.Serv.in.Pre-Sch. Edu, (ECTS) credit:3 Category: Area Elective, Language: Turkish

GUIDANCE SERVICE IN PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Yeşilyaprak, B. (2000) Eğitimde Rehberlik Hizmetleri. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
2. 02 Kuzgun, Y. (2017) Rehberlik ve Psikolojik Danışma. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

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Program Outcomes

1. P01 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
2. P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
3. P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
4. P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
5. P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
6. P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
7. P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
8. P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
9. P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
10. P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
11. P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.

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