| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | SÇG211B2.3 | Science and Technology in Childeren | Elective | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to teach the importance of science and nature related concepts in education and to present activity samples including basic concepts of science-nature education at preschool. In addition, this course explores how to create and implement curriculum for young children, with a focus in the use of technology to teach different activities such as math, science and the development of technological fluency. The underlying philosophy of this course is that people learn better when engaged in making and designing their own meaningful projects; students plan their own curriculums. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zehra ÇAKIR |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Learn science and nature-related activities in early childhood education | | 2 | Use basic science process skills | | 3 | Prepare science and nature-related activities for children |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Second Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Preschool Science Education, Practice of science activity, Using computer in education field, Application of computer supported activities. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Science Education in Early Childhood | | | | 2 | Science Education in Early Childhood | | | | 3 | Science Education in Early Childhood | | | | 4 | Planning Science Activities | | | | 5 | Planning Science Activities | | | | 6 | Implementing Science Activities | | | | 7 | Implementing Science Activities | | | | 8 | MİDTERM EXAM | | | | 9 | Science Teaching Methods and Techniques | | | | 10 | Science Teaching Methods and Techniques | | | | 11 | Science and Technology | | | | 12 | Computer Usage in Education | | | | 13 | Planning Computer-Based Activities | | | | 14 | Implementing Computer-Based Activities | | | | 15 | Implementing Computer-Based Activities | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| none |
| 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 | 1 | 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) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Discussion | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Self Study | 14 | 4 | 56 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | | LO2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | | LO3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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