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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

OKLP304

Course Name:

Environmental Education in Early 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. BURÇİN YIRTICI ÖZTÜRK

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TUĞBA KORKMAZ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Gaining knowledge and awareness about roles of teacher, environment and curriculum on nature education in early years; examining nature-based educational programs; developing nature-based educational programs in early years.
Course Content:	Environment concept, regional and local environment problems, foundations and activities related to the environment, environment education, sustainable development, environment education activities in early childhood periods.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Can explain main concepts related to the environment and know the scientists in this area.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Can plan and apply environmental education activities in early childhood period.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Share the environmental problems with his/her colleagues to be gained environmental conscious.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic Ecological Concepts And Principles İn Ecology
2)	Ecosystems, Nourishment Chain, Nourishment Network,
3)	Habitat, Competition; Symbiosis And Mutualism, Succession
4)	Basic Concepts Related To Environmental Education
5)	The İmportance Of Environmental Education
6)	Environmental Education İn Early Childhood Settings
7)	Planning And İmplementation Of Environmental Education Activities For Pre-School Children
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Population Explosion, Ecological Effect
10)	Erosion, The Absence Of Forest, Urban Environment, Behavioral Dirtiness
11)	Boggy And Waste Water, Reactions Of Sensitive People, Decision Related With Environment,
12)	Soil And Water Sources And Their Administration, Protective, Culture And Primitive Life, Global View
13)	Ecological Subject And Problems, Environment Sensitiveness, İntuitions, Studies Done About Environment Sensitiveness At The World.
14)	General Assessment

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	yok
References:	yok

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
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.	1
3)	P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.	2
4)	P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.	2
5)	P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.	4
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.	2
9)	P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.	2
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.	3
11)	P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.	2
12)	P12. Being able to use information communication technologies and to plan and implement them by considering the developmental characteristics of preschool children.	2
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.	3
14)	P14. Having knowledge about approaches in classroom management and being able to apply them effectively to educational environments.	3
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.
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
Group study and homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Individual Project
Reporting
Case study 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	6	10	60
Presentations / Seminar	3	2	6
Project	1	5	5
Homework Assignments	4	6	24
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			143