OKLS307 Early Childhood Science Education

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code OKLS307
Name Early Childhood Science Education
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Melek Merve YILMAZ
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Melek Merve YILMAZ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce pre-school teacher candidates the concepts and scientific process skills that can be included in early childhood science education; to provide information about the implementation process of science education activities and to develop their experiences; to enrich the pedagogical content knowledge that preschool teachers are expected to have in science education; to enable them to meet with media and digital technologies that can be used in early childhood science education.

Course Content

Definition of science education in early childhood, the importance of science education in early childhood, things to be considered in the process of science education, concepts that can be included in early childhood science education, scientific process skills in early childhood science education, methods that can be used to introduce early science concepts to young children, preschool teachers' pedagogical content knowledge for science education, media and technology in early childhood science education.

Course Precondition

Having taken the Early Childhood Science Education course

Resources

1. Charlesworth, R. & Lind, K. K. (2010). Math and science for young children. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning. 2. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (1999). Dialogue on early childhood science, mathematics and technology education. Washington, DC: AAAS

Notes

cartoons, children's picture books, digital technologies and mobile applications


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Identify the definition and importance of science education in early childhood.
LO02 Explain the concepts that can be included in early childhood science education.
LO03 Identify the science specific process skills that can be handled in early childhood science education.
LO04 Design activities by using pedagogical content knowledge for early childhood science education.
LO05 Identify appropriate media that can be used in early childhood science education.
LO06 Identify the appropriate technology that can be used in early childhood science 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.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. 3
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. 4
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.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. 3
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. 4
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. 3
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. 4
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. 5
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. 5
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. 4
PLO19 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. 4
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Giving information about course introduction, resources and access to resources syllabus Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Importance of science education in early childhood related resorces Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
3 Current research in early childhood science education related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Concepts in early childhood science education related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası
5 Science specific process skills in early science education related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 The role of the teacher in science education related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
7 Methods used in early science education related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Pedagogical content knowledge of life science concepts related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Media and technology resources for life science concepts related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası
11 Pedagogical content knowledge of earth and space science concepts related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Media and technology resources for earth and space science concepts in early science education related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma
13 Pedagogical content knowledge for physical science concepts related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
14 Media and technology resources for physical science concepts in early science education related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Grup Çalışması, Tartışma
15 Technology use in early childhood science education-digital stories related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams 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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload (Hour) 88
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,52
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 17.05.2024 09:09