Child Development
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Child Development
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Child Development
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01841216 | Science And Mathematics in Early Childhood | 2 | Spring | 4 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Anlatım,soru-cevap,Tartışma, bireysel ve grup çalışmaları |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Yok |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Yasemin YÜZBAŞIOĞLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Yasemin YÜZBAŞIOĞLU | B-225 | [email protected] | 7414 | Thursday 11.50 |
Course Content
What is science and how do children learn science?, scientific process skills, science programs and science teaching methods in preschool education, science and nature corner and science education materials, the role of educators, family and society in science education, evaluation in science education, science activity planning, material preparation and discussion, nature education, science activities in nature, education for sustainable development and field trips. Definition of mathematics, content. mathematics in daily life, principles and standards of mathematics, development of thought in children and development of mathematical thinking, pre-counting concepts and processes (classification, comparison, matching, differentiation, ordering and pattern), counting and numbers, graphs, geometry, measurement, data collection, problem solving (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), mathematical language, mathematics programs used for children in early childhood in the world, reviewing mathematics materials and developing mathematics materials.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach teacher candidates the importance of science and the nature of science and enviroment education, to provide the information about the basic concepts of science and nature, to introduce science education methods, to introduce outdoor education resources, and to provide deep understanding about education for sustainable development.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | Using advanced knowledge in the field of child development, he conducts individual and group work independently, takes responsibility for interdisciplinary work and performs his task effectively. | 2 |
| P9 | They acquire knowledge and practical competence in the development of different methods, techniques, materials and programmes related to child development and compare and interpret the accuracy, reliability and validity of their achievements. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | She/He conducts individual and group work. | P.3.1 | 3 |
| O2 | Remember advanced knowledge in child development. | P.3.4 | 1 |
| O3 | She/He discusses his ideas in individual and group work. | P.3.5 | 3 |
| O4 | Connects different projects, research and event processes and results. | P.4.5 | 1 |
| O5 | Recalls the knowledge and practices related to different methods, techniques, materials and program development related to child development. | P.9.1 | 1 |
| O6 | Develops programs, projects and presentations using different methods, techniques and materials | P.9.2 | 3 |
| O7 | Develops new and original materials, programs, activities, etc. | P.9.3 | 3 |
| O8 | Expresses the differences between the use of different methods, techniques and materials | P.9.4 | 1 |
| O9 | Selects valid and reliable information, materials, methods, techniques and practices in line with the gains and application competencies acquired in professional studies. | P.9.5 | 3 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | The place and importance of science and nature activities in early childhood education |
| 2 | Formation of science concepts |
| 3 | Developing science understanding and thinking skills in preschool period |
| 4 | Scientific Process Skills |
| 5 | Sorgulama Tabanlı Bilim Öğretimi |
| 6 | Science Concepts and Teaching in Early Childhood |
| 7 | Planning and Implementation of Science Experiments |
| 8 | vize |
| 9 | The Importance of Early Childhood Mathematics Education |
| 10 | Development of Mathematical Concepts in Early Childhood |
| 11 | Mathematics Learning Processes |
| 12 | Matching, Grouping, Comparing, Sorting and Patterning |
| 13 | Counting, Numbers and Operations |
| 14 | final |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Akman, B. (2019). Erken Çocuklukta Matematik Eğitimi. Pegem Akademi, Ankara. |
| Akman B (editor) (2010). Science Education in Preschool Period. Ankara: Pegem Publishing | |
| Tuncer Y (2010) Science Education in Preschool Period. Istanbul: Morpa Culture Publications | |
| Kandır A, Orçan M (2010) Mathematics Education in Preschool Period. Istanbul: Morpa Culture Publications | |
| Özdaş A (Editor) (2004) Science and Mathematics Teaching in Preschool. Eskisehir: Anadolu University Publications |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 2 | 80 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 10 | 8 | 80 |
| Midterms | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 | P4 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | She/He conducts individual and group work. | 4 | - | - |
| O2 | Remember advanced knowledge in child development. | 4 | - | - |
| O3 | She/He discusses his ideas in individual and group work. | 4 | - | - |
| O4 | Connects different projects, research and event processes and results. | - | - | - |
| O5 | Recalls the knowledge and practices related to different methods, techniques, materials and program development related to child development. | - | - | 4 |
| O6 | Develops programs, projects and presentations using different methods, techniques and materials | - | - | 4 |
| O7 | Develops new and original materials, programs, activities, etc. | - | - | 5 |
| O8 | Expresses the differences between the use of different methods, techniques and materials | - | - | 5 |
| O9 | Selects valid and reliable information, materials, methods, techniques and practices in line with the gains and application competencies acquired in professional studies. | - | - | 4 |