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| Code | OÖ1830 |
| Name | Contemporary Science and Math Topics in Early Childhood Education |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 5-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 8 ECTS |
| National Credit | 5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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Course Goal / Objective
The comprehend of the importance of nature mathematics and science in early childhood, the presentation of teaching methods and materials used in math education, the goin of skill and knowledge in application process
Course Content
Definition and importance of mathematics in early childhood, principles and standards in mathematics education; techniques and methods to teach mathematical concepts and scientific thinking skills; mathematics education and play; acquisition of basic mathematical concepts , problem solving, matching-comparison-classification-sorting-pattern creation, numbers and counting, teaching stages of the number concept, symbols, operations, geometry, spatial perception, measurement, data analysis-graphics / probability, planning and implementation of mathematics activities; definition and importance of science education in early childhood, scientific process skills, methods used in science education.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Moomaw, S. (2011). Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood. Brookes Baltimore: Publishing Company. Campbell, C., Jobling, W., & Howitt, C. (Eds.). (2021). Science in early childhood. Cambridge University Press.
Notes
Moomaw, S. (2011). Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood. Brookes Baltimore: Publishing Company. Campbell, C., Jobling, W., & Howitt, C. (Eds.). (2021). Science in early childhood. Cambridge University Press.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the definition and importance of mathematics in early childhood |
| LO02 | Explains principles and standards in early childhood mathematics education |
| LO03 | Explains and applies the techniques and methods of teaching early childhood mathematics education and scientific thinking skills |
| LO04 | Explains how mathematical activities can be integrated with other preschool education activities |
| LO05 | Explains the basic theories about cognitive development of children in early childhood |
| LO06 | Explains how concept development occurs in children in early childhood |
| LO07 | Explains how to plan and organize mathematics learning center in early childhood education |
| LO08 | Prepares math activities in accordance with the preschool program |
| LO09 | Explains the basic skills and concepts in early childhood mathematics education |
| LO10 | Plans activities related to basic skills and concepts in early childhood mathematics education |
| LO11 | Prepares the materials related to the concepts in early childhood math education |
| LO12 | Explains the importance of science in early childhood |
| LO13 | Explains and applies the techniques and methods of teaching early childhood science education and scientific thinking skills |
| LO14 | Explains how science activities can be integrated with other preschool education activities |
| LO15 | Explains how to plan and organize science learning center in early childhood education |
| LO16 | Explain scientific process skills |
| LO17 | Prepares science activities in accordance with the preschool program |
| LO18 | Explain the methods used in early childhood science education |
| LO19 | Critically examines current science and mathematics research in the relevant literature |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in preschool level based on master's qualifications at the level of expertise and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to science. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences at advanced level. | 1 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Establishes relationships between the various disciplines and subfields to which the field is related, and obtains original results by using the expertise knowledge in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Approaches the new knowledge in his / her system in a systematic way and conducts an advanced research about his / her field. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a new scientific method that brings innovation to science or applies a known method to a different area; At this point, he / she designs and performs an original research. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes a critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of national and international pre-school practices | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Extends the boundaries of knowledge in his / her field by publishing scientific papers related to his / her field in national and / or international refereed journals. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes leadership in original and interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works independently or as a team member in case of problems related to his / her field | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as problem solving and decision making. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops effective teaching strategies in order to provide students with the knowledge and skills related to their field and applies them on theoretical, interactive and ethical grounds. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions of social and social issues from a critical point of view and open to new perspectives. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates by considering the cultural differences in all national and international studies. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Presents scientific studies in a written, oral and visual way to experts or non-experts using information and communication technologies effectively. | 1 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes and discusses written, oral and visual communication at an advanced level by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops solutions on social, scientific and ethical issues related to the field and supports the development of these values at national and international level. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and importance of mathematics in early childhood education, principles and standards in mathematics education | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Techniques and methods of teaching mathematical concepts and scientific thinking skills in early childhood | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 2 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Planning of mathematics activities and integration with other activities | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 4 | Gaining basic mathematical concepts (Classification, one-to-one corresponding, comparison, ordering) | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 4 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 5 | Gaining basic mathematical concepts (geometry and spatial perception) | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 5 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Gaining basic mathematical concepts (number, operation and measurement) | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 6 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Gaining basic mathematical concepts (data analysis) | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 7 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Homework/project preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Importance of science education in early childhood | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 8 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Integration of science activities with other preschool education activities | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 9 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Planning and arrangement of science learning center in early childhood education | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 10 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Scientific process skills | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 11 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Preparing science activities in accordance with the preschool education program | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 12 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Methods used in early childhood science education | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 13 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 15 | Examination of current science and mathematics researches in the related literature | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 14 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading lecture notes 2 | 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 | 7 | 98 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 195 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 7,80 | ||
| ECTS | 8 ECTS | ||