Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Return to Early Childhood Environmental Education OAE302 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep Seda ÇAVUŞ
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep Seda ÇAVUŞ (Bahar)
Goals Grasping main ecologic concepts, understanding energy flow in the nature. Understanding the energy flow in the nature. Explaining common life styles, population increase and result of erosion. Knowing the reason of environmental pollution and the effort of protection. Stating what should be done for the continuous life.
Course Content Basic ecological concepts and principles, Ecosystems, Nutriment chains, Nutriment network, Habitat, Competition; Associate life and mutualist life, Continuation of life, Ground Biomes; Energy Flow; Circulation of matter; Incensement of population; Ecological affect, Erosion, Vanishing of forests; Urban environments, Impurity of behavior, Environmental pollution, Bog and waste-water, Reaction of sensitive people; Decision making about environment; Resources of Ground and Water and their management, Conservation; Culture and Primitive Life; Global view; Ecological subjects and problems; Environmental sensitivity and related works in the world, institutions and organizations.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 He/She is familiar with environmental concepts.
2 She/he understands the importance of environmental education
3 Environmental activity plans for preschool children.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Sharing course content for Environmental Education and its Importance. Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Environment and Environmental Concepts Question and Answer, Lecture, Discussion
3. Week Environmental Education and Environmental Education in Early Childhood Preparation, After Class Study, Question and Answer, Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4. Week Environmental Education in Educational Programs Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5. Week Çevre Eğitimi Programlarından Örnekler Case Study, Problem Solving
6. Week Environmental Education in Different Settings Research, Practice
7. Week Family Involvement in Environmental Education Question and Answer, Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
8. Week Family Involvement in Environmental Education Question and Answer, Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
9. Week The Environment Through the Eyes of Children - APPLICATION Practice
10. Week Organizations related to environmental education Lecture, Discussion
11. Week Environmental Education in the Context of Children's Rights Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
12. Week Climate Change Education in Early Childhood Lecture, Discussion, Problem Solving
13. Week Planning and implementing environmental education activities for preschool children. Practice
14. Week Evaulation 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 Gains and applies early childhood basic knowledge.
2 Plans the educational process to support development and learning.
3 Organizes healthy, supportive and stimulating educational environments.
5 Works in cooperation with family, school and society.
6 They are aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based, and reflect these theories to their practices.
7 Awares of the attitude, responsibility and ethical values ​​related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans and implements the learning-teaching process effectively and evaluates it with appropriate measurement tools, taking into account the basic concepts, principles and characteristics of curricula.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods and instructional technologies in effective learning-teaching process design.
10 Follows the innovation, development and 21st century skills in the field of teaching profession and reflects these developments and skills to research and applications based on scientific principles.
11 Have the ability to use Turkish properly and effectively in accordance with the rules and to communicate well with students.
12 Demonstrates teaching attitudes and behaviors in accordance with Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions, democracy, human rights, and awareness of Turkish national, moral, moral and cultural values.
13 Knows at least one foreign language at a level to be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues.
14 Awares of the importance for the teaching profession of willingly and actively participating in the cultural, social, environmental, artistic and sports activities required to be an effective global citizen.
15 With a sense of social responsibility, it plans and implements projects and activities that aim to support the development of society by being sensitive to local and global events and developments.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4
PY6 2 2 2
PY7 3 3 3
PY8 2 2 2
PY9 4 4 4
PY10 3 3 3
PY11 2 2 2
PY12 1 1 1
PY13 1 1 1
PY14 3 3 3
PY15 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Çevre Eğitimi (2020). (Editör: H. GÜLAY OGELMAN) Eğiten Kitap
Evaluation Method
Bahar Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep Seda ÇAVUŞ Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep Seda ÇAVUŞ 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 3 42
Ders Dışı
Homework 14 1 14
Research 14 1 14
Practice 7 1 7
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 14 14
Homework 1 14 14
Final 1 14 14
Total Workload 119
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0