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| Code | OKLS213 |
| Name | Basic Scientific Concepts in Early Childhood |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Melek Merve YILMAZ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Melek Merve YILMAZ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
Introducing the basic concepts that can be addressed in early childhood science education.
Course Content
Basic concepts that can be addressed in early childhood science education. Life sciences, physical sciences, Earth and space sciences.
Course Precondition
Having taken the early childhood science education course.
Resources
Science education in early childhood- Nobel Publishing . Charlesworth, R. & Lind, K. K. (2010). Math and science for young children. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning. 2. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (1999). Dialogue on early childhood science, mathematics and technology education. Washington, DC: AAAS
Notes
Science education in early childhood- Nobel Publishing
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the concepts that can be included in early childhood science education. |
| LO02 | Designs activities by using pedagogical content knowledge for early childhood science education. |
| LO03 | Identifies the science specific process skills that can be handled in early childhood science education. |
| LO04 | Selects Life science, physical science, earth and space science concepts in early childhood. |
| LO05 | Designs different questions for early science education activities. |
| LO06 | Distinguishes methods for the appropriate use of science concepts in education. |
| LO07 | Questions the correct use of early science concepts in children's picture books. |
| LO08 | Identifies misconceptions about early science concepts. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of course content and resources | syllabus- Exploring of course content and resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Concept development in early childhood | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Concepts in early Childhood | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Life Science Concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Physical Science Concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Earth and Space Science Concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Life science, physical science, Earth and space science concepts-recap | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Pedagogical content knowledge of life science concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Pedagogical content knowledge of earth and space science concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Pedagogical content knowledge for physical science concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Designing activities for life science concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 13 | Designing activities for physical science concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Designing activities for earth and space science concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 15 | Designing complex concept activities for early science concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||