OKLZ203 Science Education in Early Childhood

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code OKLZ203
Name Science Education in Early Childhood
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 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 Dr. Öğr. Üyesi RAZİYE GÜNAY BİLALOĞLU (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The overall objective of this course, is to supply that the student teachers have knowledge and practice about the importance and scope of science education and techniques used in science education

Course Content

Definition and importance of science education in early childhood; principles and standards in science education; scientific process skills; the nature of science, the concepts of science education and the techniques and methods of teaching scientific thinking skills; organizing learning centers in science education; science programs used in early childhood education (STEM, GEMS); basic concepts of science education; planning and implementation of science activities.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Resources

Aktaş Arnas, Y., Aslan, D. ve Günay Bilaloğlu, R. (2014). Okul öncesi dönemde fen eğitimi. Ankara: Vize Yayıncılık. Akman, B., Uyanık Balat, G. ve Güler, T. (Ed.) (2011). Okul öncesinde fen eğitimi. Ankara:Pegem Akademi. Alisinanoğlu, F., Özbey, S. ve Kahveci, G. (2015). Okul öncesinde fen eğitimi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Parlak Lakap, A. (Ed.) (2018) Erken çocuklukta fen eğitimi. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap. Şahin, F.(Ed.) (2015). Okul öncesi dönemde fen eğitimi. Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık. Uludağ, G. (Ed.) (2020). Erken çocukluk döneminde fen eğitimi-Çocuğun keşif yolculuğu. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Aktaş Arnas, Y., Aslan, D. ve Günay Bilaloğlu, R. (2017). Okul öncesinde matematik ve fen etkinlikleri. Ankara: İzge Yayıncılık.

Notes

Aktaş Arnas, Y. (2005). Okul Öncesi Dönemde Bilgisayar Destekli Eğitim. Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi,20:36-47. Clements, D. (1987). Computers and young children: a review of research. Young Children 43(1): 34-44. Clements, D. (2002). Computers in Early Childhood Mathematics. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 3(2): 160-181. Baki, A. Ve Mandacı Şahin, S. (2004). Bilgisayar Destekli Kavram Haritası Yönte- miyle Öğretmen Adaylarının Matematiksel Öğrenmelerinin Değerlendirilme- si. TOJET, Vol. 3 (2). Chiu, M.&Lin, J. (2005). Promoting fourth graders’ conceptual change of their un- derstanding 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 the science education and its importance in early childhood education
LO02 Explains how concept development occurs in child and how the concept education shoul be given
LO03 Compares the theories of cognitive development in child
LO04 Describes the skills of scientific process
LO05 Examines critically the science education materialspreapred for children early childhood education
LO06 Explains the science programs in early childhood education (STEM ve GEMS)
LO07 Explains the concepts proposed to be addressed in science education in preschool period
LO08 Applies the methods and techniques used widely in science education for preschool
LO09 Plans the science activities
LO10 Applies the science activities
LO11 Evaluates the science activities


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. 1
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. 5
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. 5
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 5
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. 5
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. 3
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. 3
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. 3
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. 2
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. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition and importance of science education in early childhood, principles and standards in science education, nature of science Reading the sources about the early childhood science education Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Content of early childhood science education and concept learning in children Reading the sources about the concept development and education in early childhood education Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Theories of cognitive development in child Reading the sources about the theories of cognitive development in child Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Planing, applying and evaluating the science activities in early childhood education Reading resources on planning, implementation and evaluation of science activities in early childhood education Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 The characteristics of early childhood science education and the points to be considered Reading resources about the characteristics of early childhood science education and the points to be considered Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
6 The duties and responsibilities of teachers and families in early childhood science education Reading resources about the duties and responsibilities of teachers and families in early childhood science education Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
7 Skills of scientific process (basic skills and Integrated skills) Reading the sources about the skills of scientific process Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparing for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 Asking questions strategies Reading sources about the asking questions strategies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
10 Methods and techniques used in early childhood science education (project and drama) Reading the sources about the methods and techniques used in early childhood science education Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Methods and techniques used in early childhood science education (Analogy and Field trip) Reading the sources about the field trip and analogy Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
12 Methods and techniques used in early childhood science education (Experiment and concept maps) Reading sources about the experiment and concept maps Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması, Deney / Laboratuvar
13 Science programs used in early childhood education (STEM) Reading sources about the STEM Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
14 Science programs used in early childhood education (GEMS) Reading sources about the GEMS Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
15 Early childhood assessment methods and techniques Reading sources about the early childhood assessment methods and techniques Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma
16 Term Exams Preparing for the exam 1 Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Preparing for the exam 2 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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 17.11.2022 05:21