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| Code | OKLZ208 |
| Name | Mathematics Education in Early Childhood |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. 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 | Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to teach the basic mathematical skills and concepts that need to be addressed in order to support the cognitive development of children in the preschool period, how to impart these concepts to children, how to plan activities related to the concepts, and how to include the activities in the daily plan.
Course Content
The importance of mathematics in early childhood, cognitive development in children, basic issues addressed in early childhood mathematics education, planning, implementation and evaluation of mathematics activities in early childhood.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Clements D. H., & Sarama, J. (2004). Engaging Young Children in Mathematics: Standards for Early Childhood Mathematics Education. New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Notes
Cross, C. T., Woods, T. A., & Schweingruber, H. E. (2009). Mathematics learning in early childhood: Paths toward excellence and equity. The National Academies Press.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explaining the importance of pre-school mathematics education |
| LO02 | Summarizing the basic theories about the cognitive development of preschool children |
| LO03 | Describing how the mathematics learning center should be planned and organized in preschool education. |
| LO04 | Listing the topics covered in preschool mathematics education |
| LO05 | Designing materials on the topics covered in pre-school mathematics education. |
| LO06 | Explaining the development and training of basic mathematical skills (classification, comparison, ordering, one-to-one corresponding and patterning) in preschool period |
| LO07 | Explaining the development and training of number and counting skills in preschool period |
| LO08 | Explaining the development and training of operation and measurement skills in preschool period |
| LO09 | Explaining the development and training of geometric skills in preschool period |
| LO10 | Explaining the development and training of data analysis skills in preschool period |
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. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | 1 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | 1 |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | 1 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The importance of preschool mathematics education | Reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 2 | Basic theories about the cognitive development of preschool children | Reading related resources 1 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | Planning preschool mathematics activities | Reading the relevant parts of the MEB preschool education program | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Planning of a mathematics learning center | Reading related resources 2 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 5 | Development and teaching of the skill of classification in children | Reading related resources 3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Development and teaching of the skill of comparing in children | Reading related resources 4 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Development and teaching of the skill of ordering in children | Reading related resources 5 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Homework preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Development and teaching of the skill of one-to-one correspondence in children | Reading related resources 6 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Development and teaching of the skill of pattern in children | Reading related resources 7 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Development and teaching of the skill of numbers in children | Reading related resources 8 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 12 | Development and teaching of the skill of operation in children | Reading related resources 9 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | Development and teaching of the skill of measurement in children | Reading related resources 10 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | Development and teaching of the skill of geometry and spatial perception in children | Reading related resources 11 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Development and teaching of the skill of data analyzing in children | Reading related resources 12 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading lecture notes 1 | 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||