OÖ1830 Contemporary Science and Math Topics in Early Childhood Education

8 ECTS - 5-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 5 National Credit

Information

Code OÖ1830
Name Contemporary Science and Math Topics in Early Childhood Education
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Term Fall and Spring
Duration (T+A) 5-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 8 ECTS
National Credit 5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The comprehend of the importance of nature mathematics and science 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; definition and importance of science education in early childhood, scientific process skills, methods used in science education.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Moomaw, S. (2011). Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood. Brookes Baltimore: Publishing Company. Campbell, C., Jobling, W., & Howitt, C. (Eds.). (2021). Science in early childhood. Cambridge University Press.

Notes

Moomaw, S. (2011). Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood. Brookes Baltimore: Publishing Company. Campbell, C., Jobling, W., & Howitt, C. (Eds.). (2021). Science in early childhood. Cambridge University Press.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the basic theories about cognitive development of children in early childhood
LO02 Summarizes how conceptual development occurs in children in early childhood
LO03 Explains the importance of mathematics in early childhood
LO04 Explains principles and standards in early childhood mathematics education
LO05 Designs the materials related to the concepts in early childhood math education
LO06 Plans activities related to basic skills and concepts in early childhood mathematics education
LO07 Explains the importance of science in early childhood
LO08 Applies the methods used in early childhood science education
LO09 Prepares science activities in accordance with the preschool program
LO10 Critically discusses current science and mathematics research in relevant literature.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in preschool level based on master's qualifications at the level of expertise and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to science. 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines the scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences at advanced level. 1
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Establishes relationships between the various disciplines and subfields to which the field is related, and obtains original results by using the expertise knowledge in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Approaches the new knowledge in his / her system in a systematic way and conducts an advanced research about his / her field. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops a new scientific method that brings innovation to science or applies a known method to a different area; At this point, he / she designs and performs an original research.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes a critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of national and international pre-school practices 4
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Extends the boundaries of knowledge in his / her field by publishing scientific papers related to his / her field in national and / or international refereed journals.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Makes leadership in original and interdisciplinary studies.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Works independently or as a team member in case of problems related to his / her field
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as problem solving and decision making. 2
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops effective teaching strategies in order to provide students with the knowledge and skills related to their field and applies them on theoretical, interactive and ethical grounds. 2
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Questions of social and social issues from a critical point of view and open to new perspectives. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Communicates by considering the cultural differences in all national and international studies.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Presents scientific studies in a written, oral and visual way to experts or non-experts using information and communication technologies effectively. 1
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Establishes and discusses written, oral and visual communication at an advanced level by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Develops solutions on social, scientific and ethical issues related to the field and supports the development of these values ​​at national and international level.


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:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım
4 Gaining basic mathematical concepts (Classification, one-to-one corresponding, comparison, ordering) Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 4 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım
5 Gaining basic mathematical concepts (geometry and spatial perception) Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 5 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Gaining basic mathematical concepts (number, operation and measurement) Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 6 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Gaining basic mathematical concepts (data analysis) Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 7 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Homework/project preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 Importance of science education in early childhood Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 8 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Integration of science activities with other preschool education activities Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 9 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Planning and arrangement of science learning center in early childhood education Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 10 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Scientific process skills Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 11 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Preparing science activities in accordance with the preschool education program Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 12 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Methods used in early childhood science education Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 13 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım
15 Examination of current science and mathematics researches in the related literature Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature 14 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Reading lecture notes 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 7 98
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20
Final Exam 1 35 35
Total Workload (Hour) 195
Total Workload / 25 (h) 7,80
ECTS 8 ECTS

Update Time: 06.12.2024 11:06