Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

OKL515

Course Name:

Science and Technology in Early Childhood

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TUĞBA KORKMAZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. ERHAN ALABAY

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Explain the effects of science and technology on child development.
Course Content:	The benefits of technology, Computer programs for children, Effects of technological tools on child development

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Know the benefits of technology and its effects on the development of the child.
2) Students associate the course with current discussions.
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)	Definition, importance and use of technology
2)	Definition, importance and use of technology
3)	Benefits of technology, Computer programs for children,
4)	The effects of technological tools on child development
5)	The effects of technological tools on child development
6)	Use of technology in child education
7)	Use of technology in child education
8)	Mid term exam
9)	Definition of science, importance, purpose and scientific thinking skills
9)	Definition of science, importance, purpose and scientific thinking skills
10)	Effects of science on child development
11)	Development of scientific thinking in children
12)	Scientific activities: examination of software for children,
13)	Scientific activities: examination of software for children,
14)	Scientific activities: examination of software for children,
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	İlgili kaynaklar.
References:	Related resources

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) To be able to evaluate critically about preschool education
2) To be able to use the knowledge at the level of expertise gained in preschool education
3) To be able to comprehend the interaction between preschool education and other disciplines and create new information
4) Apply a scientific research, analysis and interpret the results
5) Following the developments in the field and improving himself throughout life
6) To be able to evaluate the strategies, policies and practices developed in preschool education and their results

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To be able to evaluate critically about preschool education	3
2)	To be able to use the knowledge at the level of expertise gained in preschool education	4
3)	To be able to comprehend the interaction between preschool education and other disciplines and create new information	4
4)	Apply a scientific research, analysis and interpret the results	2
5)	Following the developments in the field and improving himself throughout life	4
6)	To be able to evaluate the strategies, policies and practices developed in preschool education and their results	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Report Writing

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
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	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	7	98
Presentations / Seminar	2	10	20
Midterms	1	13	13
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			193