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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | O308 |
| Name | Science Education |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The overall objective of this course, is to supply that the student teachers have knowledge and practice about the importance and scope of science education and techniques used in science education
Course Content
The importance of science education in preschool period, the place of science education in preschool education program and the duties of teachers, planning, applying and evaluating the science activities for preschool period, theories of cognitive development in child, concept development and education in preschool period, skills of scientific process, examination of materials prepared for science education in preschool period, science concepts proposed to be addressed in preschool education, methods and techniques used in science education for preschool (field trip, experiment, project and analogy), overall evaluation
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the place and importance of science education in the preschool period |
| LO02 | Explains how concept development occurs in child and how the concept education shoul be given |
| LO03 | Compares the theories of cognitive development in child |
| LO04 | Describes the skills of scientific process |
| LO05 | Examines critically the science education materialspreapred for preschool children |
| LO06 | Explains how the concept development occurrs in child |
| LO07 | Explains the concepts proposed to be addressed in science education in preschool period |
| LO08 | Applies the methods and techniques used widely in science education for preschool |
| LO09 | Plans the science activities |
| LO10 | Applies the science activities |
| LO11 | Evaluates the science activities |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | 2 |
| PLO03 | - | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | 1 |
| PLO07 | - | Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | 3 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | 1 |
| PLO14 | - | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. | 5 |
| PLO16 | - | Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. | 3 |
| PLO17 | - | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | 1 |
| PLO18 | - | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | 1 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | 4 |
| PLO20 | - | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The scope and content of the course | Reading the sources about the preschool science education | |
| 2 | The importance of science education in preschool period, the place of science education in preschool education program and the duties of teachers | Reading the sources about the preschool science education 2 | |
| 3 | Planing, applying and evaluating the science activities for preschool period | Reading the sources about the preschool science education 3 | |
| 4 | Theories of cognitive development in child | Reading the sources about the theories of cognitive development in child | |
| 5 | Concept development and education in preschool period | Reading the sources about the concept development and education in preschool period | |
| 6 | Skills of scientific process (basic skills) | Reading the sources about the skills of scientific process 1 | |
| 7 | Skills of scientific process (Integrated skills) | Reading the sources about the skills of scientific process 2 | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for the exam | |
| 9 | Science concepts proposed to be addressed in preschool education | Reading the sources about the science concepts proposed to be addressed in preschool education | |
| 10 | Methods and techniques used in preschool science education | Reading the sources about the methods and techniques used in preschool science education | |
| 11 | Field trip | Reading the sources about the field trip | |
| 12 | Experiment | Reading the sources about the experiment | |
| 13 | Project and analogy | Reading the sources about the project and analogy | |
| 14 | Overall evaluation | Checking the notes about the course | |
| 15 | Preparation to term exams | Preparing for the exam 1 | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam 2 | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam 3 |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Homework | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |