MATH AND SCIENCE EDUCATION IN PRESCHOOL PERIOD PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY347	MATH AND SCIENCE EDUCATION IN PRESCHOOL PERIOD	5	2	2	2

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer BUSE KERİGAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes about the developmental requirements, place and importance of science and mathematics education for children in early childhood education; knowledge, skills and attitudes about the application of science and mathematics activities.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concepts of mathematics and science education in early childhood education, explanations of theories on these issues, current approaches and practices related to mathematics and science education, planning of mathematics and science education in preschool education.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain science and mathematics concept development in early childhood.
Design science activities for children of different ages and developmental characteristics.
Design math activities for children of different ages and developmental characteristics.
Develops appropriate materials for science and mathematics activities.
Explains the thoughts of the theorists about the subject.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search	Explanation of course introduction and application information, Emphasizing the importance of the course in the curriculum and its interaction with other courses, Science and science through the eyes of children	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature Search, Web Based Research	The purpose, place and importance of science education in early childhood	Lecture, Discussion, Q&A
3	Literature Search	Science teaching methods in early childhood education	Case study, Lecture, Discussion
4	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Science teaching methods and learning centers in early childhood education	Lecture, Discussion
5	Literature Search, Web Based Research, Visual Resources	Science learning environments in early childhood	Lecture, Discussion, Creative Work Method
6	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Cognitive process skills	Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming
7	Literature Search, Visual Sources	The role of teacher, family and society in science teaching	Lecture, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Individual Research	Mathematical concept development in early childhood education	Lecture, Discussion, Creative Work Method
10	Literature Review, Individual Research	Mathematical concept development in early childhood education II	Lecture, Discussion, Case study
11	Literature Review, Web Based Research	Mathematical learning processes: Matching and classification	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature Search	Mathematical learning processes: Number, operations and geometry concepts	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature Search, Web Based Research	The relationship between math and science in early childhood	Lecture, Discussion
14	Group Research, Web Based Research	Presentations of science and math activity plans	Group work
15	Group Research, Web Based Research	Presentations of science and math activity plans	Group work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Akman, B., Alisinanoğlu, F., Baydemir, G., Buldu, M., Erdoğan, S., Kesicioğlu, O.S., Taşkın, N., Ünal, M., Veziroğlu, M., Yıldırım, A., Yıldırım Hacıibrahimoğlu, B. (2017). Okul öncesi matematik eğitimi. Pegem Akademi: Ankara
Akman, B., Uyanık Balat, G., Güler Yıldız, T., Alabay, E., Alan, Ü., Arslan Çiftçi, H., Güçhan Özgül, S., Günşen, G., Kahriman, D., Kuru, N., Önkol, F.L., Öztürk, M.K., Saçkes, M., Soydan, S., Ünal, M., Ünsal, F.Ö., Veziroğlu Çelik, M. (2017). Okul öncesi dönemde fen eğitimi. Anı Yayıncılık: Ankara.
Topçu, S.M., Özkan, B. (2018). Erken Çocuklukta Fen Eğitimi. Efe Yayınları: İstanbul.
Şahin, F. (2017). Okul Öncesi Dönemde Fen Eğitimi. Hedef Yayıncılık: Ankara.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The foundation of professional theoretical knowledge of child development science is child, family, development, forms the concepts of evaluation, identification, support, intervention, education and follow-up. It Ensuring that the Child Development profession is learned on a scientific basis by considering the concepts with a holistic approach.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.				3
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.					4
3	To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.				3
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning						5
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing.						5
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.				3
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.					4
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.			2
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.					4
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	3	1	3
Assignment (Homework)	3	1	3
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	36	0	50