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
CGY347E	MATH AND SCIENCE EDUCATION IN PRESCHOOL PERIOD	5	2	2	2

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge about the developmental requirements, place and importance of science and mathematics education for children in early childhood education and to gain knowledge about the application of science and mathematics activities.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course is designed to provide an understanding of the development of mathematics and science comprehension in preschool-aged children. We will explore and analyze the current knowledge base surrounding educational practices within these domains, shedding light on successful methodologies while pinpointing areas necessitating further exploration. Additionally, the course will formulate recommendations that can be integrated into early education policies to bolster mathematics and science education during the critical preschool period.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the development of science and mathematics concepts 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.
Produces appropriate materials for science and math 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	Reading the syllabus	Understanding and applying math and science policies and standards for young children	Lecturing, discussion
2	Read Mooway&Hieronymus (2011), chp. 2	The number and operations standard — quantification	Lecturing, class activities
3	Read Mooway&Hieronymus (2011), chp. 3	The number and operations standard—arithmetic operations	Lecturing, class activities
4	Read Mooway&Hieronymus (2011), chp. 4	The algabra standard	Lecturing, class activities
5	Read Mooway&Hieronymus (2011), chp. 5	The geometry standard	Lecturing, class activities
6	Read Mooway&Hieronymus (2011), chp. 6	The measurement standard	Lecturing, class activities
7	Read the previous material and prepare questions	Review and practice of the concepts	Q/A Session
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Recall Piaget's theory of learning	A constructivist approach to early childhood science education	Lecturing, class activities
10	Review McClure et. al. (2017)	STEAM for preschoolers – basics	Lecturing, class activities
11	Web search for STEAM activities	STEAM for preschoolers – microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem	Lecturing, class activities
12	Web search for STEAM activities and preparing materials	Preschool STEAM activities	Lecturing, class activities
13	Review McClure et. al. (2017)	Designing an age-appropriate curriculum and environment for preschool math education	Lecturing, class activities
14	Review McClure et. al. (2017)	Designing an age-appropriate curriculum and environment for preschool science education	Lecturing, class activities
15	Read the previous material and prepare questions	Review and practice of the concepts	Q/A Session
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Sally Moomaw, Brenda Hieronymus. (2011). More Than Counting: Math Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten. Redleaf Press.
Kimberly Brenneman, Judi Stevenson-Boyd, Ellen C. Frede. (2009). Mathematics and Science in Preschool: Policy and Practice. https://nieer.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/MathSciencePolicyBrief0309.pdf
McClure, E. R., Guernsey, L., Clements, D. H., Bales, S. N., Nichols, J., Kendall-Taylor, N., & Levine, M. H. (2017). STEM starts early: Grounding science, technology, engineering, and math education in early childhood. New York: The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED574402.pdf
Chaille, C., Britain, L. (2002). The Young Child as Scientist: A Constructivist Approach to Early Childhood Science Education. Pearson Education
Bob Williams, Debra Cunninghan, Joy Lubawy. (2013). Preschool Math. Gryphon House.
Douglas H. Clements, Julie Sarama, Ann-Marie DiBiase. (2004). Engaging Young Children in Mathematics: Standards for Early Childhood Mathematics Education. Routledge

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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.						5
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.			2
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.			2
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.						5
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.			2
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.						5
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.					4
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.						5
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.						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	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	38	0	52