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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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 50
Workload (h) / 25.5 2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 2,0