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 :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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	Foundations of Math and Science Education in Preschool Period	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Theories and Approaches to Math and Science Education in Preschool Education	Lecture, Discussion, Q&A
3	Literature Search	Mathematical Thinking in Preschool Period	Case study, Lecture, Discussion
4	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Early Number Concepts and Operations	Lecture, Discussion
5	Literature Search, Web Based Research, Visual Resources	Geometry and Spatial Awareness	Lecture, Discussion, Creative Work Method
6	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Measurement and Data in Preschool Period	Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming
7	Literature Search, Visual Sources	Nature of Science and Scientific Inquiry in Preschool Period	Lecture, Discussion
8	Literature Review, Individual Research	Mathematical concept development in early childhood education	Lecture, Discussion, Creative Work Method
9	Literature Review, Individual Research	Physical Sciences in Preschool Period	Lecture, Discussion, Case study
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Review, Web Based Research	Earth and Space Concepts	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature Search	Methods for Designing Math Activities for Preschool Period	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Methods for Designing Science Activities for Preschool Period	Lecture, Discussion
14	Group Research, Web Based Research	Integration of Math and Science with Other Learning Areas	Group work
15	Group Research, Web Based Research	Assessment Approaches in Early Childhood Math and Science Education	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	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

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.				3
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.				3
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.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.				3
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	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