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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

OKLP203

Course Name:

Science Education in Early Childhood

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

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
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TUĞBA KORKMAZ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to teach the importance of science and nature and environment education, to provide the information about the basic concepts of science and nature and teaching methods of concepts.

Course Content:

Definition and importance of science education in early childhood; principles and standards in science education; scientific process skills; the nature of science, the techniques and methods of teaching science education concepts and scientific thinking skills; organizing learning centers in science education; science programs used in early childhood education, acquisition of basic concepts of science education; science activities planning and practice, assessment in science education, science activities in nature, the role of teachers, families and society in early childhood science education,

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Understand the importance of scientific thought and its development in early childhood.
2) Explain the scientific process skills.
3) Explain the importance of science education in early childhood.
4) Prepare activities with using science subjects in early childhood education
5) Plan and apply science activities using different teaching methods and techniques.
6) Evaluate science activities.
7) Understand the importance and role of family, society and teacher in science education.
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)	Introduction of the course and the syllabus	Syllabus
2)	Science and nature of science in early childhood	Related resources
3)	Definition and importance of science education in early childhood	Related resources
4)	Principles of science education	Related resources
5)	Scientific thinking skills and its importance in early childhood	Related resources
6)	Basic science concepts in early childhood education	Related resources
7)	Organizing learner corners and materials in science education	Related resources
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Science programmes in early childhood education	Related resources
10)	Teaching methods and techniques in science education	Related resources
11)	Teaching methods and techniques in science education	Related resources
12)	Teaching methods and techniques in science education	Related resources
13)	Evaluation methods in science education	Related resources
14)	The role of parents, society and teachers in science education	Related resources
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders sunumları
References:	Akman, B., Uyanık Balat, G. ve Güler Yıldız, T. (2017). Okul Öncesi Dönemde Fen Eğitimi. Anı Yayıncılık, Anakar Şimşek N. ve ark. (2007). Okul Öncesi Dönemde Fen ve Teknoloji Öğretimi. Anı Yayınları, Ankara Sinanoğlu, F. (2006). Okul Öncesinde Fen Eğitimi. Nobel Yayınları, Ankara

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
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	3
2)	P2. Being aware of personal differences.	4
3)	P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.	3
4)	P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.	3
5)	P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.	3
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.	2
7)	P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8)	P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.	4
9)	P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.	3
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.	2
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.	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.	3
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.	2
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.	2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Peer Review
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Lab
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Role Playing
Q&A / Discussion
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)
Case Study
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Observation
Presentation
Peer Review
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Application	1	% 15
Homework Assignments	4	% 10
Midterms	1	% 25
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	4	56
Application	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	5	10	50
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Homework Assignments	5	10	50
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			187