Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
5CGE373Science And Mathematics Education İn Early Childhood2+0+024

Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Child Development
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Elective
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to comprehend the importance of early childhood science and mathematics education, to have knowledge about the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of science and mathematics activities for preschool children.
Course Content Science and Science Process Skills in Early Childhood
Science Learning Center, Science Education Materials and Science Teaching Methods
The Nature of Science in Early Childhood Education
The Role of Teacher, Family and Society in Science Education
Examples of Science Activity in Early Childhood
Fundamentals, Principles and Standards in Early Childhood Mathematics Education
Development of Mathematical Concepts in Early Childhood
Aims of Early Childhood Mathematics Education, the Role of the Teacher and the Educational Environment
Examples of Mathematics Activity in Early Childhood
Course Methods and Techniques Discussion, Q&A.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Nefise ÖZOK BULUT nefise.ozok@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Akman, B. (2019). Erken çocuklukta matematik eğitimi. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
Akman, B., Balat, G.U., & Yıldız, T.G. (2019). Erken çocukluk döneminde fen eğitimi. Anı Yayıncılık.
Alisinanoğlu, F., Özbey, S., & Kahveci, G. (2017). Okul öncesi dönemde fen eğitimi. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
Uludağ, G. (2020). Erken çocukluk döneminde fen eğitimi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Uludağ, G. (2020). Erken çocukluk döneminde matematik eğitimi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Lecture notes will be given weekly.
Vize/Final Sınavı

Course Category
Education %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 91

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Knows the development of scientific and mathematical thinking skills in early childhood.
2 Uses appropriate methods and techniques in teaching science and mathematics concepts.
3 Tells and applies the activities that will enable the development of science and mathematics.
4 Plans and implements science and mathematics concepts by integrating them with other activities.
5 Evaluates the science and mathematics activities they have prepared and are ready.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Giving information about the course and examining the syllabus form
2 Science and Science Process Skills in Early Childhood
3 Science Learning Center, Science Education Materials and Science Teaching Methods
4 The Nature of Science in Early Childhood Education
5 The Role of Teacher, Family and Society in Science Education
6 Out-of-School Learning Centers in Science Education
7 Evaluation in Science Education
8 Midterm
9 Fundamentals, Principles and Standards in Early Childhood Mathematics Education
10 Development of Mathematical Concepts in Early Childhood
11 Early Mathematics Concepts Before Counting
12 Basic Mathematics Concepts and Processes in Early Childhood
13 Mathematics Programs Used for Preschool Children in the World
14 Aims of Early Childhood Mathematics Education, the Role of the Teacher and the Educational Environment
15 Case Analysis
16 Final Exam


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13
All 5 5 4 4 4 3 5 5 5 4 3 5 4
C1 5 5 4 4 4 3 5 5 5 4 3 5 4
C2 5 5 4 4 4 3 5 5 5 4 3 5 4
C3 5 5 4 4 4 3 5 5 5 4 3 5 4
C4 5 5 4 4 4 3 5 5 5 4 3 5 4
C5 5 5 4 4 4 3 5 5 5 4 3 5 4

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