Course Detail
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
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SCIENCE EDUCATION in EARLY CHILDHOOD | OÖ2275740 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Mefharet VEZİROĞLU ÇELİK |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Mefharet VEZİROĞLU ÇELİK |
Assistant(s) | Assoc. Prof. Mefharet Veziroglu Celik |
Aim | This course aims to teacher candidates to understand the importance of science education in early childhood education, to have knowledge about basic concepts related to science and scientific thinking, to recognize the methods and techniques to be used in teaching basic concepts in science education, to learn to plan science activities and to have information about science centers and science education programs. |
Course Content | This course contains; Definition and importance of science education in early childhood,Principles and standards in science education,Science process skills I,Scientific process skills II,Techniques and methods of teaching science concepts and scientific thinking skills I,Techniques and methods of teaching science concepts and scientific thinking skills II,Science programs in early childhood education (Wings of Discovery, Tool Kit for early childhood science education),STEM in early childhood,Project based learning,Science activities in preschool education program,Science centers and science museums,Assessment and evaluation in science education,Planning science activities in early childhood education,Science activities and projects in early childhood education. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Explain the importance of science education in early childhood. | 10, 9 | A, E |
Determines the techniques and methods of teaching scientific thinking skills in science education in early childhood. | 10, 14, 9 | A, E |
Compares early childhood education science programs (Wings of Discovery, Tool Kit for early childhood science education, STEM). | 10, 9 | A |
Plans science activities for young children. | 10, 14, 9 | A, E, H |
Interprets scientific process skills in early childhood.
| 10, 9 | A, E |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|
1 | Definition and importance of science education in early childhood | |
2 | Principles and standards in science education | |
3 | Science process skills I | |
4 | Scientific process skills II | |
5 | Techniques and methods of teaching science concepts and scientific thinking skills I | |
6 | Techniques and methods of teaching science concepts and scientific thinking skills II | Reading source articles |
7 | Science programs in early childhood education (Wings of Discovery, Tool Kit for early childhood science education) | |
8 | STEM in early childhood | Reading source articles |
9 | Project based learning | |
10 | Science activities in preschool education program | Examining the MEB Preschool Education Program |
11 | Science centers and science museums | Research on current science centers |
12 | Assessment and evaluation in science education | |
13 | Planning science activities in early childhood education | Designing science activities |
14 | Science activities and projects in early childhood education | Implementing scientific activities and projects |
Resources |
Bayar, M. E. (2023). Erken Çocukluk Dönemii Fen Eğitimi ve Çocuklarin Bilişsel Gelişimi. Türkiye Mesleki ve Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi , (11) , 53-66 . DOI: 10.46236/jovosst.1228326
Erol, A., & İvrendi, A. (2021). Erken Çocuklukta STEM Eğitimi. Erken Çocukluk Çalışmaları Dergisi, 5(1), 255–284. https://doi.org/10.24130/eccd-jecs.1967202151265 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education. | | | X | | |
2 | Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education. | | X | | | |
3 | Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties. | | | X | | |
4 | Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences. | | X | | | |
5 | Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects. | | | X | | |
6 | Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research. | | X | | | |
7 | Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses. | | X | | | |
8 | Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | | | X | | |
9 | Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior. | X | | | | |
10 | Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies. | | | | | |
11 | Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious. | | | | | |
12 | Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment.
| | | | | |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
Total | | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table |
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 12 | 24 |
Term Project | 5 | 10 | 50 |
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 10 | 20 |
Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Midterm Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
General Exam | 2 | 8 | 16 |
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 2 | 10 | 20 |
Total Workload(Hour) | 180 |
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(180/30) | 6 |
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|
SCIENCE EDUCATION in EARLY CHILDHOOD | OÖ2275740 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Mefharet VEZİROĞLU ÇELİK |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Mefharet VEZİROĞLU ÇELİK |
Assistant(s) | Assoc. Prof. Mefharet Veziroglu Celik |
Aim | This course aims to teacher candidates to understand the importance of science education in early childhood education, to have knowledge about basic concepts related to science and scientific thinking, to recognize the methods and techniques to be used in teaching basic concepts in science education, to learn to plan science activities and to have information about science centers and science education programs. |
Course Content | This course contains; Definition and importance of science education in early childhood,Principles and standards in science education,Science process skills I,Scientific process skills II,Techniques and methods of teaching science concepts and scientific thinking skills I,Techniques and methods of teaching science concepts and scientific thinking skills II,Science programs in early childhood education (Wings of Discovery, Tool Kit for early childhood science education),STEM in early childhood,Project based learning,Science activities in preschool education program,Science centers and science museums,Assessment and evaluation in science education,Planning science activities in early childhood education,Science activities and projects in early childhood education. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Explain the importance of science education in early childhood. | 10, 9 | A, E |
Determines the techniques and methods of teaching scientific thinking skills in science education in early childhood. | 10, 14, 9 | A, E |
Compares early childhood education science programs (Wings of Discovery, Tool Kit for early childhood science education, STEM). | 10, 9 | A |
Plans science activities for young children. | 10, 14, 9 | A, E, H |
Interprets scientific process skills in early childhood.
| 10, 9 | A, E |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|
1 | Definition and importance of science education in early childhood | |
2 | Principles and standards in science education | |
3 | Science process skills I | |
4 | Scientific process skills II | |
5 | Techniques and methods of teaching science concepts and scientific thinking skills I | |
6 | Techniques and methods of teaching science concepts and scientific thinking skills II | Reading source articles |
7 | Science programs in early childhood education (Wings of Discovery, Tool Kit for early childhood science education) | |
8 | STEM in early childhood | Reading source articles |
9 | Project based learning | |
10 | Science activities in preschool education program | Examining the MEB Preschool Education Program |
11 | Science centers and science museums | Research on current science centers |
12 | Assessment and evaluation in science education | |
13 | Planning science activities in early childhood education | Designing science activities |
14 | Science activities and projects in early childhood education | Implementing scientific activities and projects |
Resources |
Bayar, M. E. (2023). Erken Çocukluk Dönemii Fen Eğitimi ve Çocuklarin Bilişsel Gelişimi. Türkiye Mesleki ve Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi , (11) , 53-66 . DOI: 10.46236/jovosst.1228326
Erol, A., & İvrendi, A. (2021). Erken Çocuklukta STEM Eğitimi. Erken Çocukluk Çalışmaları Dergisi, 5(1), 255–284. https://doi.org/10.24130/eccd-jecs.1967202151265 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education. | | | X | | |
2 | Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education. | | X | | | |
3 | Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties. | | | X | | |
4 | Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences. | | X | | | |
5 | Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects. | | | X | | |
6 | Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research. | | X | | | |
7 | Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses. | | X | | | |
8 | Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | | | X | | |
9 | Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior. | X | | | | |
10 | Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies. | | | | | |
11 | Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious. | | | | | |
12 | Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment.
| | | | | |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
Total | | 100 |
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