| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Education in Early Childhood | OAE203 | 3. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meryem ÇELİK |
| Instructors |
Meryem ÇELİK |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To obtain the teacher candidates accurate information about the math in preschool, to create educational activities combining the mathematical knowledge and principles of child development, to support them to design appropriate educational materials and to use in the activities. |
| Course Content | Introduction and children' math world, Principles and standards of math, Development of mathematical concepts, Acquisition of mathematical concepts (formal-informal-natural experiences), Problem solving in Preschool Math- Matching, Comparing,Classifying, Ordering and Patterning, Counting and numbers,teaching processes to count, symbols (numbers and marks), Geometry and location in space, Measurement, Data collection-Graphics,Probability, Discalculi. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Having knowledge about importance ang meaning of math for children in preschool period - Having knowledge about process and subjects of mathematics suitable for children' developmental features. - Prepares educational activities for acquisition of mathematical concepts and skills. - Pays attention suitable methods and materials in mathematic activities. - Prepares and uses educational materials. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction and children' math world | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Principles and standards of math | Research Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Development of mathematical concepts, Acquisition of mathematical concepts (formal-informal-natural experiences) | Other Activities Research |
| 4. Week | Problem solving in Preschool Math- Matching, Comparing,Classifying, Ordering and Patterning | Course Hours Research |
| 5. Week | Counting and numbers,teaching processes to count, symbols (numbers and marks) | Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | Geometry and location in space | Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 7. Week | Measurement, Data collection-Graphics,Probability, Discalculi | Course Hours Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Preparation of activities with mathematic materials | Course Hours Research |
| 10. Week | Applying activities in classroom | Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | Applying activities in classroom | Research Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Applying activities in preschools | Other Activities |
| 13. Week | Applying activities in preschools | Other Activities |
| 14. Week | Applying activities in preschools | Course Hours |
| Okul Öncesi Dönemde Matematik Eğitimi . Yaşare Aktaş Arnas. Vize Yayıncılık. |
| Okul Öncesi Matematik Eğitimi. Ed. Berrin Akman. Pegem Yayınları. |
| Okul Öncesinde Matematik Eğitimi. Ed. İlkay Ulutaş. Her Yönüyle Okul Öncesi Eğitim-11. Hedef Yayıncılık. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | - |
| PY5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | - |
| PY6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | - |
| PY7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - |
| PY9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY10 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - |
| PY12 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | - |
| PY13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Research | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Other Activities | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Practice | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Classroom Activities | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload | 128 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
