OKLZ210 Science Education in Early Childhood

4 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code OKLZ210
Name Science Education in Early Childhood
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 4. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi RAZİYE GÜNAY BİLALOĞLU
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

The general aim of this course is to provide preservice teachers with the knowledge and application skills about the scope and importance of science education in preschool education and the methods used in science education.

Course Content

Definition and importance of science education in early childhood; principles and standards in science education; scientific process skills; nature of science and pedagogical content knowledge; scientific thinking skills; inquiry-based science education and socioscientific issues; use of technology and coding in science education; organising environment in science education; approaches used in early childhood science education (project and STEM), methods-techniques (experiment, drama, concept maps etc.); planning, implementation and evaluation of science activities.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Resources

1. Aktaş Arnas, Y., Aslan, D. ve Günay Bilaloğlu, R. (2014). Okul öncesi dönemde fen eğitimi. Ankara: Vize Yayıncılık. 2. Akman, B., Uyanık Balat, G. ve Güler, T. (Ed.) (2011). Okul öncesinde fen eğitimi. Ankara:Pegem Akademi. 3. Alisinanoğlu, F., Özbey, S. ve Kahveci, G. (2015). Okul öncesinde fen eğitimi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. 4. Parlak Lakap, A. (Ed.) (2018) Erken çocuklukta fen eğitimi. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap. 5. Şahin, F.(Ed.) (2015). Okul öncesi dönemde fen eğitimi. Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık. 6. Uludağ, G. (Ed.) (2020). Erken çocukluk döneminde fen eğitimi-Çocuğun keşif yolculuğu. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. 7. Aktaş Arnas, Y., Aslan, D. ve Günay Bilaloğlu, R. (2017). Okul öncesinde matematik ve fen etkinlikleri. Ankara: İzge Yayıncılık. 8. Aktaş Arnas, Y. (2005). Okul Öncesi Dönemde Bilgisayar Destekli Eğitim. Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 20:36-47.

Notes

1. Clements, D. (1987). Computers and young children: a review of research. Young Children 43(1): 34-44. 2. Clements, D. (2002). Computers in Early Childhood Mathematics. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 3(2): 160-181. 3. Baki, A. Ve Mandacı Şahin, S. (2004). Bilgisayar Destekli Kavram Haritası Yöntemiyle Öğretmen Adaylarının Matematiksel Öğrenmelerinin Değerlendirilme- si. TOJET, Vol. 3 (2). 4. Chiu, M.&Lin, J. (2005). Promoting fourth graders’ conceptual change of their understanding 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 science education and its importance in early childhood.
LO02 Explains how concept development occurs in children.
LO03 Compare the theories of cognitive development in children.
LO04 Explains scientific process skills.
LO05 Critically examines the materials prepared for science education in early childhood.
LO06 Explains science approaches and methods used in early childhood education
LO07 Plans, implements and evaluates science activities in early childhood


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.
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. 2
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . 2
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. 2
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 3
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Informing about the course content and student responsibilities, indicating the resources they can benefit from. No prior preparation is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 The purpose, importance, content and concept learning in early childhood science education Researching and reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Nature of science and pedagogical content knowledge Researching and reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
4 Scientific process skills Researching and reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Grup Çalışması
5 Socioscientific issues and questioning strategies Researching and reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
6 Inquiry-based science education and problem solving approach Researching and reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
7 Use of technology in science education (coding and computational thinking) Researching and reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
8 Mid-Term Exam Exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Approaches in early childhood science education (Project and STEM) Researching and reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
10 Methods and techniques used in early childhood science education (Concept maps and concept cartoons) Researching and reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası, Grup Çalışması
11 Methods and techniques used in early childhood science education (Analogy and experiment) Researching and reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Benzetim
12 Methods and techniques used in early childhood science education (Observation and Drama) Researching and reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Rol Oynama, Grup Çalışması
13 Planning and implementation of science activities in early childhood Researching and reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma
14 Evaluation of science activities in early childhood Researching and reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma
15 Analysing and evaluating current articles related to science education Researching and reading related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Örnek Olay
16 Term Exams Exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 15 3 45
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 15 2 30
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 100
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,00
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 18.05.2024 04:08