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Information
| Code | CGP223 |
| Name | Science and Technology in Child |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | HABİBE ÖZER YANARKAYA |
| Course Instructor |
Didem ÖZSIRKINTI
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach students the importance of science and, to provide the information about the basic concepts of science, to introduce science education methods and techniques, to teach students planning, applying and evaluating science activities for preschool children, to gain skills of preparing materials and organizing environment and to provide deep understanding about education for sustainable development.
Course Content
Science, children and science learning, scientific process skills, early childhood science programs and science teaching methods and techniques, science center, science materials, the role of teachers and families in early childhood science education, assessment in science education, planning and applying science activities and discussion in classroom.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Arslan, Y., Aslan, D. and Bialoğlu, R. (2018). Preschool Science Education.Ankara: Vize Publishing
Notes
Habibe ÖZER YANARKAYA lecturer notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explanation on how children learn science |
| LO02 | Explaining the aims and importance of science education in preschool period |
| LO03 | Stating the roles of the teacher and family in science education in preschool period |
| LO04 | Listing the methods and techniques used in preschool science education |
| LO05 | Preparing the appropriate materials to use in preschool science education |
| LO06 | Preparation of science activities for preschool children by selecting appropriate environment, methods and techniques |
| LO07 | Integrating the science activities with daily life and other activities in program |
| LO08 | Using computer and internet in accordance with the purpose in preschool science education |
| LO09 | Using a variety of assessment tools, methods and techniques in science education |
| LO10 | Explanation scientific process skills |
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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Participates in group work or individual and acts with the group | 5 |
| 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 | Science, children and science learning | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Scientific process skills | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Science education in early childhood | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Planing, applying and evaluating the science activities for preschool period | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Science activities in daily plan | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Preparing science center in preschool institution | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | The role of teachers and families in early childhood science education | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Prepare to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Questioning strategies | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Drama and field trip methods in science education for pre-school | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Analogy and project methods in science education for pre-school | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Concept map and experiment methods in science education for pre-school | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | STEM approach in science education for pre-school | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Using computer and the internet in science education for preschool | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Assessment methods in preschool science education | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Prepare to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Prepare 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 56 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,24 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||