| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | SÇG102B2.1 | Teaching Science and Mathematics in Early Childhood | Elective | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| To make children understand the importance of nature mathematics and science activities, to introduce the teaching methods and materials used in nature mathematics and science teaching, to gain knowledge and skills at the application level. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zehra ÇAKIR |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Comprehends the importance of science and mathematics in early childhood. | | 2 | Learns activity applications for science and mathematics fields. | | 3 | Gains knowledge about different teaching method techniques for science teaching. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| no |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| no |
| Course Contents |
| The goals, benefits, and place of nature, mathematics and science activities in early childhood education programs. Preparing and applying science and mathematics activities and materials. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Explain the place and importance of science and mathematics activities in early childhood education. | | | | 2 | It exemplifies the formation of concepts related to science and mathematics. | | | | 3 | The Effects of Science Activities on Child's Development are discussed. | | | | 4 | The Effects of Mathematics Activities on Child Development are discussed. | | | | 5 | Science Activities in Early Childhood | | | | 6 | Sees examples of planning Science Activities in Early Childhood. | | | | 7 | Provides examples of planning Science Activities in Early Childhood. | | | | 8 | Midterm | | | | 9 | Activities used in pre-school mathematics education: music, Turkish, game, language, science and nature, story, concept map, visual art education | | | | 10 | Basic mathematics concepts that can be taught in preschool: classification, matching, comparison, ordering, number concept | | | | 11 | Basic mathematical concepts that can be taught in preschool: the concept of operation, geometric shapes, spatial perception, measurement, graphics | | | | 12 | Preparing activities using basic math concepts | | | | 13 | Presentation and evaluation of the prepared activities. | | | | 14 | Presentation and evaluation of the prepared activities. | | | | 15 | Presentation and evaluation of the prepared activities. | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| presentation slides |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Problem Solving | 1 | 20 | | Team/Group Work | 1 | 20 | | Brain Storming | 1 | 20 | | Self Study | 1 | 20 | | Homework | 1 | 20 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 2 | 50 | | Project Presentation | 1 | 50 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | no |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Brain Storming | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Criticising Paper | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Self Study | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Homework | 2 | 2 | 4 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | LO2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | LO3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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