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| Code | OKLZ201 |
| Name | Mathematics Education in Early Childhood |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The comprehend of the importance of nature mathematic in early childhood, the presentation of teaching methods and materials used in math education, the goin of skill and knowledge in application process
Course Content
Definition and importance of mathematics in early childhood, principles and standards in mathematics education; techniques and methods to teach mathematical concepts and scientific thinking skills; mathematics education and play; acquisition of basic mathematical concepts , problem solving, matching-comparison-classification-sorting-pattern creation, numbers and counting, teaching stages of the number concept, symbols, operations, geometry, spatial perception, measurement, data analysis-graphics / probability, planning and implementation of mathematics activities.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Moomaw, S. (2011). Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood. Brookes Baltimore: Publishing Company.
Notes
Moomaw, S. (2011). Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood. Brookes Baltimore: Publishing Company.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the definition and importance of mathematics in early childhood |
| LO02 | Explains principles and standards in early childhood mathematics education |
| LO03 | Explains and applies the techniques and methods of teaching early childhood mathematics education and scientific thinking skills |
| LO04 | Explains how mathematical activities can be integrated with other preschool education activities |
| LO05 | Describes early childhood mathematics programs (Building Blocks, STEM, GEMS, Math and Science, Big Maths for Little Kids) |
| LO06 | Explains the basic theories about cognitive development of children in early childhood |
| LO07 | Explains how concept development occurs in children in early childhood |
| LO08 | Explains how to plan and organize mathematics learning center in early childhood education |
| LO09 | Prepares math activities in accordance with the preschool program |
| LO10 | Explains the basic skills and concepts in early childhood mathematics education |
| LO11 | Plans activities related to basic skills and concepts in early childhood mathematics education |
| LO12 | Prepares the materials related to the concepts in early childhood math 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | 1 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | 1 |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | 1 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and importance of mathematics in early childhood education, principles and standards in mathematics education | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Techniques and methods of teaching mathematical concepts and scientific thinking skills in early childhood | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 2 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Planning of mathematics activities and integration with other activities | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 4 | Mathematics programs in early childhood education (Building Blocks, STEM, GEMS (Great Explanation in Math and Science, Big Maths for Little Kids) | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 4 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Cognitive development and concept acquisition in children | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 5 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Training of the mathematical concepts (Classification) | Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 6 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Training of the mathematical concepts (One-to-one correspondence) | Reading the related materials, reviewing the related literature and prepare a materyal about classification | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Homework/project preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Training of the mathematical concepts (comparison and ordering) | Reading the related materials, reviewing the related literature and prepare a materyal about one-to-one correspondance | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Training of the mathematical concepts (Number) | Reading the related materials, reviewing the related literature and prepare a materyal about comparison and ordering | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 11 | Training of the mathematical concepts (Operation) | Reading the related materials, reviewing the related literature and prepare a materyal about numbers | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Training of the mathematical concepts (Measuring) | Reading the related materials, reviewing the related literature and prepare a materyal about operation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Training of the mathematical concepts (Geometry and spacial perception) | Reading the related materials, reviewing the related literature and prepare a materyal about measuring | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Training of the mathematical concepts (Data analayzing, graphics and probability) | Reading the related materials, reviewing the related literature and prepare a materyal about geometry and spacial perception | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Training of the mathematical concepts (problem solving) | Reading the related materials, reviewing the related literature and prepare a materyal about data analayzing, graphics and probability | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading lecture notes 1 | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading lecture notes 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||