Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Mathematics Research in Early Childhood Education OÖÖ 519 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Meryem ÇELİK
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Meryem ÇELİK (Bahar)
Goals The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the current literature in the field of early childhood mathematics education and to support their ability to evaluate potential gaps in national and international literature. The course will cover current issues in early childhood mathematics education, literature review, interpretation of early childhood mathematics studies, discussion of research findings, and the formulation of a high-quality research problem.
Course Content The course will cover current issues related to early childhood mathematics education, a review of the literature, interpretation of early childhood mathematics studies, discussion of research findings, and the formulation of a qualitative research problem.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Comparing research conducted in Turkey and abroad.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The importance of research in mathematics education in early childhood. Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2. Week The importance of research in mathematics education in early childhood. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3. Week Familiarity with current literature related to the field of early childhood mathematics. Preparation, After Class Study, Research
4. Week Familiarity with current literature related to the field of early childhood mathematics. Research, Lecture
5. Week Evaluating national and international literature Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Evaluating potential gaps in national and international literature Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Comparing research conducted in Turkey and abroad. Research, Other Activities
8. Week Comparing research conducted in Turkey and abroad. Research, Other Activities
9. Week Comparing research conducted in Turkey and abroad. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Current topics related to mathematics in early childhood. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Lecture
11. Week Current topics related to mathematics in early childhood. Research, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Interpreting early childhood mathematics studies. Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Research proposal presentations Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Research proposal presentations Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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 Develops and deepens knowledge in the field at the expertise level based on undergraduate-level qualifications.
2 Understands the interaction between the field and related disciplines.
3 Utilizes theoretical and practical knowledge acquired at the expertise level in the field.
4 Solves problems in the field using scientific research methods.
6 Systematically conveys developments in the field and personal studies in written, oral, and visual formats.
7 Uses information and communication technologies at an advanced level as required by the field.
8 Collects, interprets, concludes, applies, and shares data related to the field while adhering to ethical values.
9 Develops diverse perspectives, formulates policies, plans, and evaluates outcomes within the framework of quality standards in field-related matters.
10 Internalizes the knowledge gained in the field, transforms it into skills, and applies it in interdisciplinary studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1
PY1 5
PY2 4
PY3 3
PY4 5
PY6 5
PY7 3
PY8 5
PY9 4
PY10 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Mathematics in early childhood education
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
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 86
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0