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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.Knows misconceptions in early childhood science education.
2.Knows 21st century skills.
3.Knows scientific process skills in early childhood science education.
4.Know the role of the teacher in early childhood science education.
5.Knows the elements to be considered in planning, implementation and evaluation processes (characteristics of the child, characteristics of the preschool education program being implemented, methods and techniques, material selection, educational environment, etc.).
6.Plans science studies by considering the elements of the daily plan.
7.Provides opinions about the planned science activities, taking into account the elements of the daily plan.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Akman, B., Uyanık Balat, G. Ve Yıldız, T. G. (2017). Okul öncesi dönemde fen eğitimi. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
2.Kandır, A., Yaşar, M. C. ve Tuncer, N. (2011). Okul öncesi dönemde fen eğitimi. İstanbul: Morpa Yayıncılık.
3.Topçu, M. S. ve Özkan B. (Edt). (2018). Erken çocuklukta fen eğitimi. İstanbul: Efe Akademi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and importance of science education in early childhood, science activities in terms of preschool education programPrinciples and standards in science education; scientific process skills-introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Scientific process skillsThe nature of science
Week 3 - Theoretical
Gaining basic science education concepts
Week 4 - Theoretical
Learning the concepts of basic science education / pre-school education program
Week 5 - Theoretical
Techniques and methods of teaching the concepts of science education and scientific thinking skills
Week 6 - Theoretical
Techniques and methods of teaching the concepts of science education and scientific thinking skills
Week 7 - Theoretical
The place of science activities in preschool education program
Week 8 - Theoretical
Science programs used in early childhood education (Wings of Discovery, Early childhood science, Hands Dough) (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Planning and implementation and evaluation of science activities
Week 10 - Theoretical
Planning and implementation and evaluation of science activities
Week 11 - Theoretical
Planning and implementation and evaluation of science activities
Week 12 - Theoretical
Planning and implementation and evaluation of science activities
Week 13 - Theoretical
Organizing learning centers in science education
Week 14 - Theoretical
Organizing learning centers in science education
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Midterm Examination104242
Final Examination106464
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)148
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
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OÇ-1
5
4
4
5
2
5
3
4
OÇ-2
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
2
4
3
OÇ-3
5
4
3
5
4
3
3
2
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-7
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026