CGP252 Preschool Mathematics Education

3 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code CGP252
Name Preschool Mathematics Education
Semester 4. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Uzaktan Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator HABİBE ÖZER YANARKAYA


Course Goal

The aim of this course is to teach the basic mathematical skills and concepts that should be addressed in order to support the cognitive development of children in preschool period and how to bring these concepts to children, how to plan the activities related to concepts, how activities will take place in the daily plan.

Course Content

The principles, aims and benefits of maths activites in early chilhood education, the stuation of this activites in preschool education programs. The preparation and application of materials related to math

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Lecturer Notes Dr. Burcu Sultan ABBAK

Notes

Akman, B. (2021). Mathematics education in early childhood. Pegem Academy: Ankara Aktaş Arnas, Y. (2019). Mathematics education in preschool period. Visa publishing: Ankara


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explaining the basic theories related cognitive development of preschoolers
LO02 Explaining how the concept development occurs in preschoolers
LO03 Explaining the importance and features of mathematic education
LO04 Explaining how the math corner should be planned and organized in early childhood education
LO05 Explaning the basic skills and concepts in preschool mathematics education
LO06 Prepair activities related to basic skills and concepts in pre-school mathematics education
LO07 Preparing materials about preschool math activities
LO08 Preparing and applying math activities in preschool daily schedule


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains basic updated theoretical knowledge in the field of child development, necessary information for practice, necessary education and training tools and resources 4
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The students will be able to use the tools, materials, materials and communication technologies in the working processes related to the field.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Supports children's correct use of Turkish
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods, activities and techniques, taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children. 4
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The students will be able to use a foreign language to follow the innovations in the field.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepares educational materials supporting the developmental areas (physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development areas) of children in pre-school education institutions and special education institutions and organizes educational environments. 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Participates in group work or individual and acts with the group 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Have basic theoretical knowledge about mathematics and social sciences (History, Turkish etc.).
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It reflects the philosophy, general characteristics and requirements of each element of the program to its applications.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Occupational safety, worker health, occupational accidents, environmental protection and climate knowledge.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği He recognizes himself as an individual; uses their creativity and strengths and improves their weaknesses.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Communicates effectively with other stakeholders, especially children and parents.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knows the characteristics of children with special needs, plans and implements the educational process for these children
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops the ability to explore research methods, explore and produce alternative solutions.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant laws, regulations and legislation as an example to the society with its external appearance, attitudes and behaviors.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introducing the lesson Reading the given sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 The importance of mathematics education in early childhood education Reading the given sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Cognitive development and concept learning in children Reading the given sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Planning math activities in early childhood period Reading the given sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Basic mathematic skills (clasification) Preparing activity Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 Basic mathematic skills (one to one matching) Preparing activity Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
7 Basic mathematic skills (comparison) Preparing activity Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparing to exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Basic mathematic skills (sorting skill) Preparing activity Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Basic mathematic concepts (number concept) Preparing activity Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Basic mathematic concepts (operation) Preparing activity Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Basic mathematic concepts (geometry and spatial perception) Preparing activity Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Basic mathematic concepts (measuring) Preparing activity Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 The use of graphics in mathematic education Preparing activity Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Computer-aided mathematics education Reading the given sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Preparing to exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Preparing to exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 87
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,48
ECTS 3 ECTS