Pre-School Education
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

OKLP205

Course Name:

Mathematics Education in Early Childhood

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SANEM BÜLBÜL HÜNER

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SANEM BÜLBÜL HÜNER

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To obtain the teacher candidates accurate information about the math in preschool, to create educational activities combining the mathematical knowledge and principles of child development, to support them to design appropriate educational materials and to use in the activities.

Course Content:

Definition and importance of mathematics in early childhood, principles and standards in mathematics education; Techniques and methods of teaching mathematical concepts and scientific thinking skills; Mathematics education and play; mathematics programs (Building Blocks, STEM, GEMS (Big Explanation in Math and Science, Big Maths for Little Kids); Gaining basic mathematical concepts, problem solving, mapping-comparison-classification-sort-patterning, number and counting, teaching steps of number concept, symbols, operations, geometry, mechanic position, measurement, data analysis-graphic / probability; planning and implementation of math activities.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) They evaluate activities which are used in math teaching according to developmental level.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) They produce and implement activities for children in order to develop their mathematics concepts
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition of contents of maths and theoretical framework. Maths in our daily life
2)	Principles and standards of maths
3)	Development of thought in children and the development of mathematical thought
4)	Concepts and processes prior to learning to count (classifying, comparing, matching, distinguishing, ordering and weaving)
5)	Concepts and processes prior to learning to count (classifying, comparing, matching, distinguishing, ordering and weaving)
6)	Concepts and processes prior to learning to count (classifying, comparing, matching, distinguishing, ordering and weaving)
7)	Counting and numbers, graphics, geometry, measurement, data collection
8)	Midterm
9)	Problem solving (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing)
10)	Problem solving (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing)
11)	Mathematical programmes for children from around the world
12)	Examining and developing maths materials-be able to use material effectively
13)	Examining and developing maths materials-be able to use material effectively
14)	Semester Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	yok
References:	yok

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) P1.Having the ability to use the native language correctly and effectively
2) P2. Being aware of personal differences.
3) P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.
4) P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.
5) P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.
6) P6. Having the necessary knowledge about the written materials on early childhood and being able to evaluate these materials on their conformity with early childhood development.
7) P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8) P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
9) P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.
10) P10. Being able to work efficiently with individuals and in groups in the ongoing projects, and being able to fulfil their responsibilities and to use initiative if necessary.
11) P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.
12) P12. Being able to use information communication technologies and to plan and implement them by considering the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
13) P13. Being aware of the importance of family participation in the pre-school period and being able to plan and implement activities that encourage family participation.
14) P14. Having knowledge about approaches in classroom management and being able to apply them effectively to educational environments.
15) P15. Being able to choose the appropriate tools or materials to be used for the related subject and activity and to develop them according to their purpose.
16) P16. Being able to observe various measurement and evaluation methods in the field, and to follow the individual development with the method that is best suited to its conditions.
17) P17. Being able to apply the approaches, aims, targets and techniques of special education programs directed to the field with the basic values and principles on which the education system is based.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	P1.Having the ability to use the native language correctly and effectively
2)	P2. Being aware of personal differences.	3
3)	P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.	5
4)	P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.
5)	P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.
6)	P6. Having the necessary knowledge about the written materials on early childhood and being able to evaluate these materials on their conformity with early childhood development.
7)	P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8)	P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
9)	P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.
10)	P10. Being able to work efficiently with individuals and in groups in the ongoing projects, and being able to fulfil their responsibilities and to use initiative if necessary.
11)	P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.	3
12)	P12. Being able to use information communication technologies and to plan and implement them by considering the developmental characteristics of preschool children.	1
13)	P13. Being aware of the importance of family participation in the pre-school period and being able to plan and implement activities that encourage family participation.
14)	P14. Having knowledge about approaches in classroom management and being able to apply them effectively to educational environments.	1
15)	P15. Being able to choose the appropriate tools or materials to be used for the related subject and activity and to develop them according to their purpose.	4
16)	P16. Being able to observe various measurement and evaluation methods in the field, and to follow the individual development with the method that is best suited to its conditions.
17)	P17. Being able to apply the approaches, aims, targets and techniques of special education programs directed to the field with the basic values and principles on which the education system is based.	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	7	98
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			146