Information Package / Course Catalogue
Science Education
Course Code: OÖÖ317
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To know the effective learning steps of science, know the basic problems in science teaching and learning, to introduce science teaching approaches and executing contemporary practices

Course Content

Educational Sciences and science education, thinking and learning at science fields, cognitive development and science education, basic educational sciences conceptions, conceptual systems and understanding, teaching models, improving and using teaching science tools, measurement and evaluation at teaching science; scientific knowledge, conceptual approach, scientific method, process approach.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Know the basic concepts and theories of science
2.Know learning and teaching approaches
3.Know the techniques being used in pre school teaching and executes these techniques
4.Know the pre school science teaching curriculum
5.Know the techniques in science education and can prepare proper settings
6. Develop materials suitavle for science and nature executions
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Akman, B., Uyanık Balat, G. ve Güler, T. (2010).Okul Öncesi Dönemde Fen Eğitimi. Ankara: PEGEM Akademi.
2.Aktaş Arnas, Y. (2007). Fen ve Matematik Öğreniyorum. İstanbul: Morpa.
3.Arı, M. Ve Çelebi Öncü, E. (2007). Fen Doğa ve Matematik Uygulamaları. Ankara: Kök Yayıncılık.
4.Şimşek, N. Ve Çınar, Y. (2008). Okul Öncesi Dönemde Fen ve Teknoloji Öğretimi. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is science and how children learn to science?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Scientific process skills
Week 3 - Theoretical
Science programs in preschool education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Science and nature corner and the materiels of science education
Week 5 - Theoretical
The role of teacher in science education
Week 6 - Theoretical
Evaluation in science education
Week 7 - Theoretical
The role of family in science education
Week 8 - Theoretical
Environmental education (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Environmental education
Week 10 - Theoretical
Preparation of science activities in preschool education
Week 11 - Theoretical
Preparation of science activities in preschool education
Week 12 - Theoretical
Investigation of preschool science activities prepared in terms of application and developmental theories
Week 13 - Theoretical
Investigation of preschool science activities prepared in terms of application and developmental theories
Week 14 - Theoretical
Investigation of preschool science activities prepared in terms of application and developmental theories
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment3026
Reading3026
Midterm Examination1055
Final Examination1077
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
OÇ-1
3
4
5
3
3
OÇ-2
2
2
3
2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
OÇ-6
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026