Information Package / Course Catalogue
Development of Science and Mathematical Concepts in Children
Course Code: ÇGEL542
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To recognize the importance of science and mathematics education in childhood.

Course Content

The importance of childhood science and mathematics activities, the development of science and mathematics concepts, preparation and evaluation of science and mathematics activities.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the importance of science and math in childhood period.
2.Lists science and maths activities in childhood period.
3.Plans science activities for children.
4.Plans math activities for children.
5.Develops suitable materials for science and maths activities
6.ets examples to materials which can be found in science and maths corner.
7.Applies science and maths activities.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Aktaş Arnas ,Y., Bilaloğlu Günay, R. ve Aslan D. 2007. Okul Öncesi Dönemde Fen Eğitimi, Kök Yayıncılık, Ankara
2.Aktaş Arnas,Y. 2005. Fen ve Matematik Öğreniyorum. Morpa Yayınevi, İstanbul
3.Aktaş Arnas,Y. 2006. Okulöncesi Dönemde Matematik Öğretimi. Adana Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, Genişletilmiş 3. Baskı, Adana.
4.Güven, Y.1999. Okulöncesinde Matematik. Ya-Pa Yayınları, İstanbul.
5.Metin, N. 1992. Okulöncesi Dönemdeki Çocuklarda Matematik Kavramların Gelişimi. Ya-Pa Yayınları, İstanbul.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Importance of science and maths in childhood period
Week 2 - Theoretical
Development of science and maths concepts in childhood period
Week 3 - Theoretical
The effect of science and maths activities on children's development in childhood period
Week 4 - Theoretical
Science activities in childhood period
Week 5 - Theoretical
Science activities in childhood period
Week 6 - Theoretical
Science activities in childhood period
Week 7 - Theoretical
Maths activities in childhood period
Week 8 - Theoretical
Maths activities in childhood period (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Maths activities in childhood period
Week 10 - Theoretical
Points to paid attention while planning science activities in childhood period.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Points to paid attention while planning science activities in childhood period.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Methods of science and maths activities in childhood period
Week 13 - Theoretical
Preparation of science and maths activities examples and discussion of these examples
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preparation of science and maths activities examples and discussion of these examples
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment2%25
Term Assignment1%25
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1444112
Assignment210428
Term Project130232
Final Examination120222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)194
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-3
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-7
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026