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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | OKLZ310 |
| Name | Environmental Education and Sustainable Development in Early Childhood |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. İNANÇ ETİ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The general aim of this course is to enable prospective teachers to have knowledge and skills about basic concepts related to environmental education, the purpose, importance and history of environmental education, environmental problems, sustainable development and goals, environmental values and ethics, children and environment, approaches, programs and projects for environmental education, the role of teachers and stakeholders in environmental education, methods and techniques that can be used, planning and implementing.
Course Content
This course aims to introduce teacher candidates to the fundamental concepts of environmental education and raise awareness about environmental issues. Topics such as sustainable development, environmental ethics, and the child-environment relationship are covered. Approaches, programs, and projects related to environmental education are examined. The role of teachers and stakeholders is emphasized, while effective methods and techniques for planning and implementing environmental education activities are developed. The course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, enabling participants to bring environmental awareness into the classroom effectively.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisition
Resources
Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Çevre Eğitimi- Refika Olgan (Editör)-Pegem Akademi Yayınları Özdemir, O. (2010). Yeni bir çevre eğitimi perspektifi:“Sürdürülebilir gelişme amaçlı eğitim”. Eğitim ve Bilim, 32(145), 23-38. Kaya, N., Çobanoğlu, M., & Artvinli, E. (2011). Sürdürülebilir kalkınma için Türkiye’de ve dünyada çevre eğitimi çalışmaları. 6. Ulusal Coğrafya Sempozyumu, 407-417. Pamuk, D. K. (2019). Okul Öncesi Öğretmen Adaylarının Sürdürülebilir Kalkınmaya Yönelik Tutumlarının İncelenmesi. Turkish Journal of Primary Education, 4(2), 72-84.
Notes
Doğadaki Son Çocuk- Richard Louv-TUBITAK Yayınları
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define key concepts and principles related to environmental education and sustainability. |
| LO02 | Discuss the goals of education for sustainable development |
| LO03 | Compare different nature-based educational program models suitable for early childhood settings. |
| LO04 | Develop a comprehensive plan for implementing environmental education in early childhood classrooms. |
| LO05 | Implement environmentally focused activities and programs in early learning environments. |
| LO06 | Assess the effectiveness of early childhood environmental education programs using appropriate evaluation tools. |
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. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | 1 |
| 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. | 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. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | 5 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 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 | Introduction to the Course, Basic Information on Course Structure, Fundamental Concepts and Ideas about Environmental Education | There is no need to preperation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Purpose, Importance, and History of Environmental Education | Reading the history of environmental education | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Environmental Problems in the World and in Turkey | Reading Environmental Problems | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Education for Sustainable Development and Its Goals | Reading the related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Environmental Values and Environmental Ethics | Research in environmental ethics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Children and the Environment | Interview with children about environment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Nature-Based Program Models | Review of the programs | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Portfolyo |
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| 9 | Environmental Education Programs and Projects | reading chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | The Role of the Teacher in Environmental Education | interview with teachers | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Anlatım |
| 11 | The Role of Stakeholders in Environmental Education | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in Early Childhood Environmental Education | List the techniques | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 13 | Planning Environmental Education in Early Childhood | review a plan | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Implementing Environmental Education in Early Childhood | review the sample activities | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Evaluation of environmental education in early childhood | Research about evaluation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 115 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,60 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||