Students will be admitted to the Child Development Program in the 2020-2021 academic year at Büyükorhan Vocational School. General high school graduates who have entered the TYT by ÖSYM and obtained sufficient TYT score can be placed in the Child Development program from areas other than those designated for transition without an examination or from areas determined for transition without examination in Vocational and Technical Secondary Education Institutions, according to their preferences. In order for the candidates to graduate, they must successfully complete the courses available in the Program (total 120 ECTS) and have a weighted grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00. Graduates who successfully complete the program are awarded an associate degree in the field of "Child Development". Students who graduate from the program can continue their education and training in undergraduate programs with the DGS made by ÖSYM.
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Qualification Awarded
This department is subjected to fifth level degree system which is 120 ECTS credits in the field of Child Development in Higher Education. When the programme completed successfully and provided programme adequacies associate degree would be acquired in the field of Child Development.
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Level of Qualification
Short Cycle
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Specific Admission Requirements
Admission and registration requirements for the program are determined within the framework of the central placement system administered by the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), in accordance with the relevant legislation and principles established by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Registration procedures for candidates placed in the program are carried out in accordance with the registration dates and conditions announced by Bursa Uludağ University.
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Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
In order to complete the program successfully students have to pass all existing lessons in the programme(120 AKTS equivalent), reach at least 2.0 C.G.P.A out of 4.00 and complete thesis successfully.
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Profile of The Programme
The Child Development Program aims to train qualified professionals who understand children´s developmental characteristics, are capable of observing and evaluating development through a holistic approach, and can plan and implement educational activities that support children´s development and learning. The program encourages students to integrate theoretical knowledge regarding child development and education with practice; to consider children´s individual differences, needs, and best interests; and to establish effective communication with families and relevant stakeholders. Furthermore, the program seeks to foster an awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities, ensure students keep pace with scientific and technological advancements in the field, and enable them to acquire skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, lifelong learning, and self-development.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ - TAY Relationship
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Key Learning Outcomes
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To possess fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to child development.
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Having knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
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To be able to follow and effectively utilize current developments and practices in the field of child development.
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To be able to effectively use information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) related to child development.
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To be able to independently evaluate problems and issues in the field of child development with an analytical and critical approach and to have the ability to offer solutions.
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The ability to effectively present and clearly express one's thoughts through written and oral communication, based on one's level of knowledge and skills.
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To be able to take responsibility as a team member in solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in child development practice.
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Having awareness of career management and lifelong learning issues.
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Adhering to social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the collection, application, and dissemination of data related to the field of Child Development.
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The ability to keep up with developments in one's field and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language.
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To understand the general developmental characteristics, stages, and developmental problems of children and to apply this understanding in their professional practice.
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Knowing and advocating, within the framework of professional ethics, for the legal process related to children's rights and protection, and for measures against child neglect and abuse.
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Designing educational materials that are appropriate to children's developmental needs and interests, and implementing them in different learning environments.
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Having the competence to plan and implement activities and events that support children according to their needs.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TYYC-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TYYC-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TYYC-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TYYC-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TYYC-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TYYC-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
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To possess fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to child development.
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Having knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
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To be able to follow and effectively utilize current developments and practices in the field of child development.
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1,3
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To be able to effectively use information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) related to child development.
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To be able to independently evaluate problems and issues in the field of child development with an analytical and critical approach and to have the ability to offer solutions.
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1
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The ability to effectively present and clearly express one's thoughts through written and oral communication, based on one's level of knowledge and skills.
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To be able to take responsibility as a team member in solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in child development practice.
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2
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Having awareness of career management and lifelong learning issues.
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Adhering to social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the collection, application, and dissemination of data related to the field of Child Development.
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The ability to keep up with developments in one's field and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language.
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To understand the general developmental characteristics, stages, and developmental problems of children and to apply this understanding in their professional practice.
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1,2
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Knowing and advocating, within the framework of professional ethics, for the legal process related to children's rights and protection, and for measures against child neglect and abuse.
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1,2
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Designing educational materials that are appropriate to children's developmental needs and interests, and implementing them in different learning environments.
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Having the competence to plan and implement activities and events that support children according to their needs.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TAY Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TAY-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TAY-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TAY-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TAY-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TAY-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TAY-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
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To possess fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to child development.
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Having knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
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To be able to follow and effectively utilize current developments and practices in the field of child development.
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2,4
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To be able to effectively use information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) related to child development.
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To be able to independently evaluate problems and issues in the field of child development with an analytical and critical approach and to have the ability to offer solutions.
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The ability to effectively present and clearly express one's thoughts through written and oral communication, based on one's level of knowledge and skills.
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To be able to take responsibility as a team member in solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in child development practice.
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2,4
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Having awareness of career management and lifelong learning issues.
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Adhering to social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the collection, application, and dissemination of data related to the field of Child Development.
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The ability to keep up with developments in one's field and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language.
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4
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To understand the general developmental characteristics, stages, and developmental problems of children and to apply this understanding in their professional practice.
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2,3
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Knowing and advocating, within the framework of professional ethics, for the legal process related to children's rights and protection, and for measures against child neglect and abuse.
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Designing educational materials that are appropriate to children's developmental needs and interests, and implementing them in different learning environments.
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3,4
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Having the competence to plan and implement activities and events that support children according to their needs.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of the Child Development Program may work in public and private institutions and organizations providing preschool education, childcare and development services, special education and rehabilitation, and social and support services for children, subject to relevant legislation and institutional employment conditions. Graduates may be employed in roles that support children´s developmental and educational processes within institutions such as nurseries, day-care centers, kindergartens, children´s clubs, and special education and rehabilitation centers. Additionally, they may find employment in sectors such as children´s publishing and literature, the development of educational materials and toys, the organization of children´s activities, the management of play and entertainment areas, and child-oriented service units within tourism and sports enterprises. The duties, authority, and job titles of graduates are determined by the nature of the employing institution and applicable legislation.
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Access to Further Studies
Graduates who successfully complete the Child Development associate degree program may continue their education by transferring to bachelor´s degree programs in Child Development, Preschool Education, Special Education, Health Management, or Social Work, provided they obtain a sufficient score on the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) administered by ÖSYM and meet the relevant placement criteria. The bachelor´s degree programs available for transfer are determined in accordance with the ÖSYM DGS guide for the relevant year.
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
To be eligible to take end-of-semester exams, students must meet the attendance requirements for the courses in which they are enrolled. Attendance is mandatory at a rate of at least 70% for theoretical courses and at least 80% for practical work, laboratory sessions, workplace training, and similar activities. Students are required to take at least one midterm exam and an end-of-semester exam for each course. In addition to midterm exams, assessment tools such as assignments, practical exercises, and quizzes may also be utilized. In-semester work and exams are graded on a scale of 100 points. The raw achievement grade for a course is calculated with a 40% weighting for the midterm exam and a 60% weighting for the end-of-semester or make-up exam. Students who score below the end-of-semester/year-end exam threshold (YSSL) determined by the Senate on the end-of-semester or make-up exam are considered to have failed the course. Regarding performance assessment, the letter grades AA, BA, BB, CB, and CC indicate a passing grade; DC and DD indicate a conditionally passing grade; and FD and FF indicate a failing grade. A student´s overall academic standing is determined based on their cumulative grade point average (CGPA), in accordance with the principles specified in the relevant regulations.
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Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the program, students must successfully complete all courses and other program requirements included in the curriculum, earn a minimum of 120 ECTS credits, and maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
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Mode of Study
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
Program Başkanı Öğr. Gör. Ömer DİLEK E-posta: omerdilek@uludag.edu.tr Telefon: +90 (224) 294 26 98 Dahili: 62513 Akademik profil: https://avesis.uludag.edu.tr/omerdilek Programın Diğer Öğretim Elemanları Öğr. Gör. Dr. Emre YILMAZ E-posta: yilmazemre@uludag.edu.tr Telefon: +90 (224) 294 26 98 Dahili: 62503 Akademik profil: https://avesis.uludag.edu.tr/yilmazemre Öğr. Gör. Dr. Yağmur CALLAK SARĞIN E-posta: yagmurcallak@uludag.edu.tr Telefon: +90 (224) 294 26 98 Dahili: 62531 Akademik profil: https://avesis.uludag.edu.tr/yagmurcallak Bologna Koordinatörü Öğr. Gör. Dr. Emre YILMAZ E-posta: yilmazemre@uludag.edu.tr Telefon: +90 (224) 294 26 98 — Dahili: 62503 Erasmus Koordinatörü Öğr. Gör. Dr. Yağmur CALLAK SARĞIN E-posta: yagmurcallak@uludag.edu.tr Telefon: +90 (224) 294 26 98 — Dahili: 62531 Mevlana Koordinatörü Öğr. Gör. Ömer DİLEK E-posta: omerdilek@uludag.edu.tr Telefon: +90 (224) 294 26 98 — Dahili: 62513 Orhun Koordinatörü Öğr. Gör. Ömer DİLEK E-posta: omerdilek@uludag.edu.tr Telefon: +90 (224) 294 26 98 — Dahili: 62513 Farabi Koordinatörü Öğr. Gör. Dr. Gülşah BAĞÇIVAN E-posta: glshbagcivan@uludag.edu.tr Telefon: +90 (224) 294 26 98 — Dahili: 62505 Uluslararası İlişkiler Birim Koordinatörü / Freemover Koordinatörü Öğr. Gör. Dr. Yağmur CALLAK SARĞIN E-posta: yagmurcallak@uludag.edu.tr Telefon: +90 (224) 294 26 98 — Dahili: 62531 Uluslararası İlişkiler Birim Koordinatör Yardımcısı Öğr. Gör. Dr. Nurhan SÜMER E-posta: nsumer@uludag.edu.tr Telefon: +90 (224) 294 26 98 — Dahili: 62522 Yüksekokul İletişim Bilgileri Adres: Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Büyükorhan Meslek Yüksekokulu, Orhan Mahallesi, Dr. İbrahim Öktem Caddesi, No:16, 16990 Büyükorhan/BURSA Telefon: +90 (224) 294 26 98 Faks: +90 (224) 841 24 40 E-posta: buyukorhanmyo@uludag.edu.tr Web: https://www.uludag.edu.tr/buyukorhanmyo
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Facilities
There are three academics in the department of Child Development in Büyükorhan Vocational School of Higher Education.There are equipped classrooms for the related theoratical education and related lessons also drama and material preparation workshops for practices. Plus the fact that, we are trying to provide application of theoratical knowledge in kindergardens which are connected to the Ministery of National Education.
