Ordu University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
OEA3052013332	SCIENCE EDUCATIOANAL	Compulsory	3	5	3

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

Explains nature and properties of science Explains content of science, scientific processes and scientific approach skills in preschool Describes teaching environments for early childhood science Explains ways for learning concepts in early childhood science Explains the role of family and teacher in the science education in early childhood period Explains biology, physics, earth and World science suitable for early childhood education and prepares materials and activities regarding these subjec Explains the importance of project approach in early childhood science

Name of Lecturer(s)

Yrd. Doç. Dr. Hatice DARGA

Learning Outcomes

1	he students will be able to have basic content knowledge and practice for early childhood period
2	Plan educational process intended to support development and learning
3	Organize healthy, supportive and stimulative educational environment
4	Choose, use and prepare material
5	Use alternative and effective learning methods in early childhood period
6	Conduct educational activities considering individual differences
7	Communicate with the families and provide family involvement
8	Work in collaboration with family, school and society Evaluate education program X 10 Monitor and evaluate children in different ways X 11 Develop effective communication skills X 12 Develop awareness for daily usage of information technology X 13 Develop skills related to research, exploration and creating alternative solutions X 14 develop sense of aesthetics and selectivity skills X 15 Have scientific and professional ethic value X 16 Plan, comment on research and make inferences X 17 Follow national and international developments in early childhood period X 18 Use Turkish efficiently and appropriately. X 19 Update and develop oneself in teaching

Mode of Delivery

Formal Education

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Analysis of lesson plan 2. Week Development of scientific thinking What is science? Piaget, Vygotsky, multiple intelligence theory 3. Week Definition and importance of science education Concept development and teaching; Skills in Scientific Process 4. Week Content of science education Scientific attitude, preparing activity plans 5. Week The role of teachers in early childhood science education, Project approach 6. Week Evaluation 7. Week Classroom organization, teaching methods and techniques 8. Week Mid-term 9. Week Planning and application of early childhood science activities Discussing and evaluating the activities 10. Week Planning and application of early childhood science activities Discussing and evaluating the activities 11. Week Planning and application of early childhood science activities Discussing and evaluating the activities 12. Week Planning and application of early childhood science activities Discussing and evaluating the activities 13. Week Planning and application of early childhood science activities Discussing and evaluating the activities 14. Week Planning and application of early childhood science activities Discussing and evaluating the activities 15. Week Final exam

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Analysis of lesson plan	Listening and interpretation,
2	2. Week Development of scientific thinking What is science? Piaget, Vygotsky, multiple intelligence theory	Listening and interpretation, Observation/manipulation situations, critical thinking, question posing
3	3. Week Definition and importance of science education Concept development and teaching; Skills in Scientific Process	Listening and interpretation, Observation/manipulation situations, critical thinking, question posing
4	4. Week Content of science education Scientific attitude, preparing activity plans	Listening and interpretation, Observation/manipulation situations, critical thinking, question posing
5	5. Week The role of teachers in early childhood science education, Project approach	Listening and interpretation, Observation/manipulation situations, critical thinking, question posing
6	6. Week Evaluation	Listening and interpretation, Observation/manipulation situations, critical thinking, question posing
7	7. Week Classroom organization, teaching methods and techniques	Listening and interpretation, Observation/manipulation situations, critical thinking, question posing
8	8. Week Mid-term
9	9. Week Planning and application of early childhood science activities Discussing and evaluating the activities	Listening and interpretation, Observation/manipulation situations, critical thinking, question posing
10	10. Week Planning and application of early childhood science activities Discussing and evaluating the activities	Listening and interpretation, Observation/manipulation situations, critical thinking, question posing
11	11. Week Planning and application of early childhood science activities Discussing and evaluating the activities	Listening and interpretation, Observation/manipulation situations, critical thinking, question posing
12	12. Week Planning and application of early childhood science activities Discussing and evaluating the activities	Listening and interpretation, Observation/manipulation situations, critical thinking, question posing
13	13. Week Planning and application of early childhood science activities Discussing and evaluating the activities	Listening and interpretation, Observation/manipulation situations, critical thinking, question posing
14	14. Week Planning and application of early childhood science activities Discussing and evaluating the activities	Listening and interpretation, Observation/manipulation situations, critical thinking, question posing
15	15. Week Final exam
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