Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Sciense Education İn Pre-Scholl Education COG1164 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Zeynep Sena DERDİYOK
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Zeynep Sena DERDİYOK (Bahar)
Goals Planning activities for science education in early childhood to support children's curiosity and enable them to acquire new knowledge and experiences in line with their research and interests.
Course Content Science education in pre-school period, applying science activity, using computers in education, organizing science, mathematics and nature-themed activities in early childhood.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Plans early childhood science education activities that support children's curiosity and enable them to acquire new knowledge and experiences through investigation and their interests.
2 Understands the place and importance of science education in early childhood.
3 Defines the basic concepts in science education and the development process of these concepts.
4 Understands scientific process skills.
5 Learn the methods and techniques used in science education in early childhood.
6 Develops activity examples for basic science areas.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The importance, aims and principles of science education Lecture
2. Week Development of scientific thought Lecture
3. Week Basic concepts and development in science education Lecture, Discussion
4. Week Basic concepts and development in science education Lecture, Discussion
5. Week Scientific process skills (basic process skills) Lecture
6. Week Scientific process skills (intermediate and advanced process skills) Lecture
7. Week Fundamental Science Areas Lecture, Discussion
8. Week Basic science fields (Physical Sciences and activity examples) Group Work, Lecture
9. Week Basic science fields (Life Sciences and activity examples) Group Work, Lecture
10. Week Basic science areas (Ecology, earth, space and event examples) Group Work, Lecture
11. Week Methods and techniques used in science activities Lecture, Discussion
12. Week Methods and techniques used in science activities Lecture, Discussion
13. Week The role of the educator in science education and the preparation of appropriate educational environments. Lecture
14. Week Science education programs implemented in early childhood in the world and in Turkey Lecture, Discussion
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To raise individuals who are committed to Atatürk’s reforms and principles and to Turkish Independence, patriotic, and have a republican vision
2 To know the structure and rules of Turkish language, to use Turkish properly and effectively
3 To spend effort for children to use Turkish accurately
4 To know the basic concepts and development processes of child development and education field, to keep up-to-date with the developments in the field
5 To possess knowledge and skills about children’s psychology and mental health
6 To possess knowledge about children’s health and diseases
7 To implement teaching and learning processes by taking into account children’s development and individual differences
8 To know how to design and use teaching methods, techniques and equipment related to child development and education
9 To perform drama, play and music events that support child development and education
10 To possess professional ethics, responsibility and qualities as a child development specialist
11 To have knowledge of nutrition in relation to child development and education and prepare diets
12 To have children gain the skills needed for primary education
13 To implement appropriate educational activities for children requiring special education and offer guidance
13 To implement appropriate educational activities for children requiring special education and offer guidance
14 To understand the relations among the society, the family, and the child and implement activities for family involvement
15 To use information and communication technologies and computer software needed in the field, to perform computer-assisted activities
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY2 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY6 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY12 5 4 5 5 4 5
PY13 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY14 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY15 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Kandır, A., Can-Yaşar, M. İnal, G., Yazıcı, E., Uyanık, Ö.& Yazıcı, Z. (2012). Etkinliklerle bilim eğitimi. Ankara: Efil Yayınevi.
Evaluation Method
Bahar Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Zeynep Sena DERDİYOK Vize 40.00
Öğr. Gör. Zeynep Sena DERDİYOK Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Midterm Preparation 1 7 7
Homework 1 4 4
Homework Preparation 1 10 10
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0