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| Code | OKLZ210 |
| Name | Science Education in Early Childhood |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi RAZİYE GÜNAY BİLALOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The general aim of this course is to provide preservice teachers with the knowledge and application skills about the scope and importance of science education in preschool education and the methods used in science education.
Course Content
Definition and importance of science education in early childhood; principles and standards in science education; scientific process skills; nature of science and pedagogical content knowledge; computational thinking; inquiry-based science education and socioscientific issues; use of technology and coding in science education; organising environment in science education; approaches used in early childhood science education (project and STEM), methods-techniques (experiment, drama, concept maps, etc.); planning, implementation and evaluation of science activities.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Resources
1. Aktaş Arnas, Y., Aslan, D. ve Günay Bilaloğlu, R. (2014). Okul öncesi dönemde fen eğitimi. Ankara: Vize Yayıncılık. 2. Akman, B., Uyanık Balat, G. ve Güler, T. (Ed.) (2011). Okul öncesinde fen eğitimi. Ankara:Pegem Akademi. 3. Alisinanoğlu, F., Özbey, S. ve Kahveci, G. (2015). Okul öncesinde fen eğitimi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. 4. Parlak Lakap, A. (Ed.) (2018) Erken çocuklukta fen eğitimi. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap. 5. Şahin, F.(Ed.) (2015). Okul öncesi dönemde fen eğitimi. Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık. 6. Uludağ, G. (Ed.) (2020). Erken çocukluk döneminde fen eğitimi-Çocuğun keşif yolculuğu. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. 7. Aktaş Arnas, Y., Aslan, D. ve Günay Bilaloğlu, R. (2017). Okul öncesinde matematik ve fen etkinlikleri. Ankara: İzge Yayıncılık. 8. Aktaş Arnas, Y. (2005). Okul Öncesi Dönemde Bilgisayar Destekli Eğitim. Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 20:36-47. 8. Altun Yalçın, S. ve Çakır, Z. (Eds.) (2023). Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Fen Eğitimi. Akademisyen Yayınevi. 9. Dikici Sığırtmaç, A. ve Yılmaz, M. M. (Eds.) (2023). Erken Çocuklukta Bilim Eğitimi. Nobel Yayıncılık.
Notes
1. Clements, D. (1987). Computers and young children: a review of research. Young Children 43(1): 34-44. 2. Clements, D. (2002). Computers in Early Childhood Mathematics. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 3(2): 160-181. 3. Baki, A. Ve Mandacı Şahin, S. (2004). Bilgisayar Destekli Kavram Haritası Yöntemiyle Öğretmen Adaylarının Matematiksel Öğrenmelerinin Değerlendirilme- si. TOJET, Vol. 3 (2). 4. Chiu, M.&Lin, J. (2005). Promoting fourth graders’ conceptual change of their understanding of electric current via multiple analogies. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. v.42 (4) 429-464
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains science education and its importance in early childhood. |
| LO02 | Explains how concept development occurs in children. |
| LO03 | Compare the theories of cognitive development in children. |
| LO04 | Explains scientific process skills. |
| LO05 | Critically examines the materials prepared for science education in early childhood. |
| LO06 | Explains science approaches and methods used in early childhood education |
| LO07 | Plans science activities using different approaches and methods in early childhood. |
| LO08 | Explains the importance of the understanding of the nature of science in terms of science education. |
| LO09 | Explains the necessity of having pedagogical content knowledge for science education in early childhood. |
| LO10 | Prepares activities for the use of technology in early childhood science education. |
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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | 2 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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 | Informing about the course content and student responsibilities, indicating the resources they can benefit from. | No prior preparation is required. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | The purpose, importance, content and concept learning in early childhood science education | Researching and reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Nature of science and pedagogical content knowledge | Researching and reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Scientific process skills | Researching and reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Grup Çalışması |
| 5 | Questioning strategies | Researching and reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 6 | Socioscientific issues | Researching and reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 7 | Inquiry-based science education and problem solving approach | Researching and reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Use of technology in science education (coding and computational thinking) | Researching and reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Approaches in early childhood science education (Project and STEM) | Researching and reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası, Grup Çalışması |
| 11 | Methods and techniques used in early childhood science education (Concept maps and concept cartoons) | Researching and reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Benzetim |
| 12 | Methods and techniques used in early childhood science education (Analogy and experiment) | Researching and reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Methods and techniques used in early childhood science education (Observation and Drama) | Researching and reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Rol Oynama, Grup Çalışması, Tartışma |
| 14 | Planning, implementation and evaluation of science activities in early childhood | Researching and reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma |
| 15 | Analysing and evaluating current articles related to science education | Researching and reading related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 100 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,00 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||