Child Development
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Child Development
Course Details
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Child Development
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02431010 | Science and Mathematics in Preschool Education | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Ayşegül YILDIRIM |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Ayşegül YILDIRIM | B-127 | [email protected] | 7687 | Tuesday 10:00-12:00 |
Course Content
What is science? how children learn science ?, Science Process Skills , Science program in Early Childhood Education and Science Teaching Methods , Science and Nature Materials Science Education Corner , Science Teacher Education , Role of the Family and Society, Science Education Assessment, Science event planning, material preparation and discussion , Nature Education, science activities performed in nature , definition of mathematics content . mathematics in everyday life , math programs for preschool children in the world, mathematics and mathematics materials to examine the material development
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide teacher candidates with an understanding of the importance of Science and nature in early childhood education, to have knowledge about the basic concepts related to science and nature, to introduce methods used in teaching the basic concepts related to science and nature, to gain ability to create concept maps, to introduce outside the classroom to plan At the end of this course: students will be able to understand mathematical thinking, the content of Mathematics programs to be developed for preschool children, principles, application processes and methods, materials to develop mathematical thinking.
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 | X |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P6 | It develops and evaluates materials and programs appropriate to children's age and development, and organizes appropriate educational environments to support their learning in accordance with their needs and development levels. | 4 |
| P7 | Plans, prepares and evaluates all activities required by the field of child development (Turkish, music, drama, art, games, movement, science, mathematics, field trip, preparation for reading and writing). | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Ability to develop materials, programs and educational environments appropriate to children's age and development. | P.6.5 | 1 |
| O2 | Ability to evaluate materials, programs and educational environments appropriate to children's age and development. | P.6.6 | 1 |
| O3 | Ability to explain all the activities required by the field of child development (Turkish, music, drama, art, games, movement, science, mathematics, field trip, preparation for reading and writing). | P.7.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Being able to understand the effects of all activities required in the field of child development (Turkish, music, drama, art, games, movement, science, mathematics, field trips, preparation for reading and writing) on children. | P.7.2 | 1 |
| ** 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 | Definition of Science, importance of Science and nature and Science learning of children |
| 2 | Information about science programs in preschool education |
| 3 | Methods of science education in preschool period |
| 4 | Role of family and society in science education |
| 5 | Cognitive process skills and teaching techniques |
| 6 | Science activities in preschool education |
| 7 | Science activities in preschool education |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Definition of Mathematics, its contents. Mathematics in everyday life |
| 10 | Development of thought in children and development of mathematical thought |
| 11 | Pre-count concepts and processes ( classification, comparison, matching, differentiation, sorting and pattern) |
| 12 | Problem solving ( collection, subtraction, multiplication, division)) |
| 13 | Mathematics programs used for preschool children in the world |
| 14 | Examination of Science and Mathematics materials and development of Mathematics material |
| 15 | Examination of Science and Mathematics materials and development of Mathematics material |
| 16 | Final |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | PrinciplesandStandardsfor School Mathematics. NCTM.2000. |
| PrinciplesandStandardsfor School Mathematics. NCTM.2000. | |
| PrinciplesandStandardsfor School Mathematics. NCTM.2000. | |
| PrinciplesandStandardsfor School Mathematics. NCTM.2000. | |
| PrinciplesandStandardsfor School Mathematics. NCTM.2000. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| 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) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 76 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2,53 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P6 | P7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Ability to develop materials, programs and educational environments appropriate to children's age and development. | 4 | - |
| O2 | Ability to evaluate materials, programs and educational environments appropriate to children's age and development. | 4 | - |
| O3 | Ability to explain all the activities required by the field of child development (Turkish, music, drama, art, games, movement, science, mathematics, field trip, preparation for reading and writing). | - | 5 |
| O4 | Being able to understand the effects of all activities required in the field of child development (Turkish, music, drama, art, games, movement, science, mathematics, field trips, preparation for reading and writing) on children. | - | 5 |