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| Code | CGP252 |
| Name | Preschool Mathematics Education |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| 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 |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. HABİBE ÖZER YANARKAYA |
| Course Instructor |
Didem ÖZSIRKINTI
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to teach mathematics in an effective and fun way, taking into account the developmental characteristics of children. This course includes various objectives such as making students understand the importance of mathematics in preschool period, teaching basic mathematical concepts, introducing and practicing different teaching methods and gaining material development skills.
Course Content
Cognitive theories, development of preschool mathematics skills, matching, classification, comparison, ordering, time, measurement, graphics, geometric shapes, planning of mathematics activities.
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 | List the importance and characteristics of pre-school mathematics education |
| LO04 | Plans a math center in preschool class. |
| LO05 | Explaning the basic skills and concepts in preschool mathematics education |
| LO06 | Prepares activities according to age groups. |
| LO07 | Preparing materials about preschool math activities |
| LO08 | Preparing and applying math activities in preschool daily schedule |
| LO09 | Evaluates children's basic math skills (Classification, sorting, comparison, etc.). |
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, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Planning math activities in early childhood period | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 5 | Basic mathematic skills (clasification) | Preparing activity | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | Basic mathematic skills (one to one matching) | Preparing activity | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | Basic mathematic skills (comparison) | Preparing activity | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Basic mathematic skills (sorting skill) | Preparing activity | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | Basic mathematic concepts (number concept) | Preparing activity | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Basic mathematic concepts (operation) | Preparing activity | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Basic mathematic concepts (geometry and spatial perception) | Preparing activity | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | Basic mathematic concepts (measuring) | Preparing activity | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | The use of graphics in mathematic education | Preparing activity | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Computer-aided mathematics education | Reading the given sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 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 | ||