Child Development
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CGE208

Course Name:

Science Education in Childhood

Course Semester:

Spring

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 :

Öğr.Gör. HATİCE NUR GÖKCAN ALHAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. HATİCE NUR GÖKCAN ALHAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to teach the importance and place of scientific thinking in early childhood, basic teaching principles to be considered in mathematics and science education programs, examination of different mathematics and science programs applied abroad, national science and mathematics education standards, content and process standards in science and mathematics education, basic mathematical skills in mathematics education, mathematical skills (number and process, individual matching, part-whole relation, comparison, grouping, classification, sorting, patterning, spatial thinking, shape, measurement, data analysis and graphing) content and practice of science and mathematics education processes in pre-school curriculum, methods and techniques used in science and mathematics education, child-centered activity in teaching science, mathematics, learning and application skills and concepts.

Course Content:

The place and importance of scientific thinking in early childhood, basic teaching principles to be taken into consideration in mathematics and science education programs, examination of different mathematics and science programs applied abroad, national science and mathematics education standards, content and process standards in science and mathematics education, science and mathematics education basic scientific process skills, mathematical skills (number and process, individual matching, part-whole relation, comparison, grouping, classification, sorting, patterning, spatial thinking, shape, measurement, data analysis and graphing) science and mathematics education processes in pre-school curriculum, methods and techniques used in science and mathematics education, child-centered activity, material in teaching science and mathematics preparation and application.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Describes the place and importance of scientific thinking in early childhood.
2) List basic teaching principles that should be taken into consideration in mathematics and science education programs.
3) Examines different mathematics and science programs applied abroad
4) List the standards of national science and mathematics education.
5) List the content and process standards in science and mathematics education.
6) Mathematical skills (number and process, individual matching, part-whole relation, comparison, grouping, classification, sorting, patterning, spatial thinking, shape, measurement, data analysis and graphing) and science skills (estimation, classification, , communication, measurement and deduction).
7) Explains science and mathematics education processes within the scope of the pre-school program, the methods and techniques used in science and mathematics education.
8) Prepare child-centered activities and materials in science and mathematics teaching.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
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)	Development of brain and scientific thinking in early childhood
2)	Scientific processes in children
3)	Science-Design and Technology in Early Childhood
4)	Early Childhood Science Education and its Importance
5)	Aims and Benefits of Science Education in Early Childhood
6)	Science and Nature Center and Materials Required at Science and Nature center
7)	Science Activities in Early Childhood Education
8)	MID-TERM EXAM
9)	Planning, implementation and evaluation of Science Activities in Early Childhood Education
10)	Criteria to be found in Early Childhood Science Education
11)	Content and Equilibrium Planning in Science Activities
12)	The methods and techniques that the trainer can use in Early Childhood Science Education
13)	Application Examples in Early Childhood Science Education
14)	Van Hiele's theory of the development of geometric skills in children
15)	NCTM Standards in the Development of Mathematical Skills
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Prof. Dr. Fatma Alisinanoğlu, (2017), Okul Öncesinde Fen Eğitimi. Pegem Akademi: Ankara
References:	Sunum ve makaleler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Program Outcomes
1) Have knowledge of children's development, learning characteristics and difficulties.
2) It acquires basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in child development by using the necessary teaching and learning tools and resources.
3) It has the knowledge of evaluating and interpreting the correctness, reliability and validity of information about child development.
4) In the field of child development, interprets and evaluates evidence-based data, using advanced knowledge and skills, covering areas of physical-motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development, for children with normal and abnormal development by observing ethical values. develops solutions and makes team work.
5) In the field of child development, it has the ability to produce different solutions with a evidence-based approach to problem situations for children with normal and abnormal development.
6) Responsible for trans-disciplinary work in the field of child development and fulfill its duty effectively.
7) Introduces the theoretical and practical advanced knowledge acquired in the field of child development, shows the generations and the learning.
8) Vocational projects, researches and activities plans, practices and processes are evaluated and evaluated for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.
9) It informs the related persons and institutions about the issues related to the field of child development and shares suggestions of solutions for problems and problems with active and qualified experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative support.
10) Evaluates its knowledge with a critical approach, determines its own learning needs and directs its learning
11) Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning by using the ways of reaching information effectively.
12) Quality management and processes, including infants, children and families, have sufficient awareness of individual, environmental protection and occupational safety, act and participate in these processes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have knowledge of children's development, learning characteristics and difficulties.	1
2)	It acquires basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in child development by using the necessary teaching and learning tools and resources.	5
3)	It has the knowledge of evaluating and interpreting the correctness, reliability and validity of information about child development.	5
4)	In the field of child development, interprets and evaluates evidence-based data, using advanced knowledge and skills, covering areas of physical-motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development, for children with normal and abnormal development by observing ethical values. develops solutions and makes team work.	4
5)	In the field of child development, it has the ability to produce different solutions with a evidence-based approach to problem situations for children with normal and abnormal development.	3
6)	Responsible for trans-disciplinary work in the field of child development and fulfill its duty effectively.	3
7)	Introduces the theoretical and practical advanced knowledge acquired in the field of child development, shows the generations and the learning.	5
8)	Vocational projects, researches and activities plans, practices and processes are evaluated and evaluated for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.	3
9)	It informs the related persons and institutions about the issues related to the field of child development and shares suggestions of solutions for problems and problems with active and qualified experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative support.	1
10)	Evaluates its knowledge with a critical approach, determines its own learning needs and directs its learning	5
11)	Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning by using the ways of reaching information effectively.	5
12)	Quality management and processes, including infants, children and families, have sufficient awareness of individual, environmental protection and occupational safety, act and participate in these processes.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Project preparation
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 0
Homework Assignments	7	% 28
Midterms	1	% 12
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	9	126
Application	1	10	10
Presentations / Seminar	1	2	2
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			142