Science Education In Early Childhood
Early Childhood Education
Faculty of Education
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Education In Early Childhood | OKL271 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Sibel KAYA
Associate Prof. Dr. Aslı EŞME
Associate Prof. Dr. Elif ÖZATA YÜCEL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explains the importance of science and nature in early childhood education.
2) Lists the characteristics of science area in early childhood classrooms.
3) Defines basic concepts about early childhood science.
4) Introduces research, approaches and techniques about how to teach science in early childhood.
5) Prepares science materials and activities for children.
6) Explains science, nature of science and scientific method.
7) Defines scientific process skills.
8) Explains learning theories in science education.
9) Applies measurement and evaluation in early childhood science education.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Importance of science and nature, basic science concepts for early childhood, teaching scientific thinking and scientific skills, to prepare science materials and activities, Early Childhood Science Education curriculum.
Weekly Schedule
1) Goals and principles of science education in early childhood2) Nature and characteristics of science, scientific method
3) Learning theories in science education
4) Learning theories in science education
5) Strategies used in science education
6) Basic and integrated science process skills
7) Science and nature program in early childhood, characteristics of science area in early childhood classrooms
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Teaching scientific concepts
10) Analogies and games in science teaching
11) Measurement and evaluation in early childhood science
12) Science projects in early childhood
13) Content of early childhood science
14) Presentation of early childhood science and nature activities
15) Presentation of early childhood science and nature activities
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required