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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Science Education |
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| Course Code |
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O 308 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. DURMUŞ ASLAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows the place and importance of science education in the preschool period
Explains how concept development occurs in child and how the concept education should be given
Explains the theories of cognitive development in child
Describes the skills of scientific process
Deals with science education materials critically preapred for pre-school children
Explains how the concept development occurs in child
Knows the concepts proposed to be addressed in science education in preschool period
Knows and applies the methods and techniques used widely in science education for preschool
Plans, applies and evaluates the science activities in daily plan
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Having knowledge about the importance and scope of science education and abilty to practice of pre-service teachers in early childhood education |
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| Course Contents |
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The importance of science education in pre-school period, the place of science education in pre-school education program, concept development and education in child, science concepts proposed to be addressed in pre-school education, skills of scientific process, analyzing science education materials prepared for students of pre-school period, common methods and techniques used in science education in pre-school period, plannig science activities in daily plan |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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classroom and field |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The scope and content of the course |
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Discussion |
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2 |
The importance of science education in preschool period, the place of science education in preschool education program and the duties of teachers |
Aktaş Arnas, Y., Aslan, D., & Günay Bilaloğlu, R. (2007) |
Discussion |
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3 |
Planing, applying and evaluating the science activities for preschool period |
Aktaş Arnas, Y., Aslan, D., & Günay Bilaloğlu, R. (2007) |
Discussion |
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4 |
Theories of cognitive development in child |
Aslan, D., & Günay Bilaloğlu, R. (2012). |
Discussion |
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5 |
Concept development and education in pre-school period |
Aslan, D., & Günay Bilaloğlu, R. (2012). |
Discussion, small group practices |
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6 |
Skills of scientific process |
Akman, B., Uyanık Balat, G., & Şahin, T. (2010) |
Discussion, small group practices |
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7 |
Skills of scientific process |
Akman, B., Uyanık Balat, G., & Şahin, T. (2010) |
Discussion, small group practices |
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9 |
Examination of materials preapred for science education in preschool period |
Şimşek, N., & Çınar, Y. (2008) |
Discussion, small group practices |
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10 |
Science concepts proposed to be addressed in preschool education
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Şimşek, N., & Çınar, Y. (2008) |
Discussion, small group practices |
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11 |
Methods and techniques used in science education for pre-school
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Kandır, A., Can Yaşar, M., & Tuncer, N. (2010) |
Discussion, big group practices |
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12 |
Field trip
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Aktaş Arnas, Y., Aslan, D., & Günay Bilaloğlu, R. (2007) |
field trip |
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13 |
Experiment |
Aktaş Arnas, Y., Aslan, D., & Günay Bilaloğlu, R. (2007) |
Experiment, |
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14 |
Project and analogy
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Aktaş Arnas, Y., Aslan, D., & Günay Bilaloğlu, R. (2007) |
Discussion, small group practices |
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15 |
Overall evaluation |
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Discussion, small group practices |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Harlan, J. D., & Rivkin, M. S. (2004). Science Experiences for the Early Childhood Years. Clumbus, OH: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
Saracho, O. N., & Spodek, B. (2008). Contemporary Perspectives on Science and Technology in Early Childhood Education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Jerner Martin, D. (2001). Constructing Early Childhood Science. Albany, NY: Delmar Thomson Inc.
Charlesworth, R., & Lind, K. K. (2003). Math and Science for Young Children. NY: Delmar Thomson Inc.
Campbell, C. (Ed.), & Jobling, W. (Ed.). (2013). Science in Early Childhood. New York: Cambridge University Press.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. |
5 |
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2 |
Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. |
0 |
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3 |
Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. |
1 |
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4 |
Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. |
5 |
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5 |
Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. |
4 |
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6 |
Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. |
2 |
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7 |
Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. |
0 |
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8 |
Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. |
0 |
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9 |
Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. |
3 |
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10 |
Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. |
5 |
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11 |
Uses family involvement strategies actively. |
0 |
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12 |
Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. |
3 |
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13 |
Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. |
3 |
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14 |
Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. |
0 |
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15 |
Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . |
1 |
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16 |
Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. |
0 |
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17 |
Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. |
2 |
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18 |
Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
0 |
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19 |
Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. |
0 |
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20 |
Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 94 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.76 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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