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| Code | OKLS307 |
| Name | Early Childhood Science Education |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. 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
The aim of this course is to introduce pre-school teacher candidates the concepts and scientific process skills that can be included in early childhood science education; to provide information about the implementation process of science education activities and to develop their experiences; to enrich the pedagogical content knowledge that preschool teachers are expected to have in science education; to enable them to meet with media and digital technologies that can be used in early childhood science education.
Course Content
Definition of science education in early childhood, the importance of science education in early childhood, things to be considered in the process of science education, concepts that can be included in early childhood science education, scientific process skills in early childhood science education, methods that can be used to introduce early science concepts to young children, preschool teachers' pedagogical content knowledge for science education, media and technology in early childhood science education.
Course Precondition
Having taken the core Early Childhood Science Education course
Resources
1. 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
cartoons, children's picture books, digital technologies and mobile applications
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the definition of science education in early childhood. |
| LO02 | Lists the concepts that can be included in early childhood science education. |
| LO03 | Indicates the science specific process skills that can be handled in early childhood science education. |
| LO04 | Design activities by using pedagogical content knowledge for early childhood science education. |
| LO05 | Distinguishes appropriate media that can be used in early childhood science education. |
| LO06 | Distinguishes the appropriate technology that can be used in early childhood science education. |
| LO07 | Discusses the importance of early science education for child development. |
| LO08 | Design different questions for early science education activities. |
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. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | 5 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | 4 |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | 4 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giving information about course introduction, resources and access to resources | syllabus | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Importance of science education in early childhood | related resorces | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Current research in early childhood science education | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Concepts in early childhood science education | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Science specific process skills in early science education | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | The role of the teacher in science education | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Methods used in early science education | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Pedagogical content knowledge of life science concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Media and technology resources for life science concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Pedagogical content knowledge of earth and space science concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Media and technology resources for earth and space science concepts in early science education | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma |
| 13 | Pedagogical content knowledge for physical science concepts | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Media and technology resources for physical science concepts in early science education | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Tartışma |
| 15 | Technology use in early childhood science education-digital stories | related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||