Faculty of Education · Pre-School Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to ensure that prospective teachers have knowledge and practical skills regarding science education in early childhood.
Course Content
Definition, importance and objectives of science education in early childhood, basic concepts related to science education in early childhood, 21st century skills and their relationship with early childhood science education, science education in the Maarif Model Preschool Education Program (2024), scientific process skills in early childhood (making scientific observations-classification-prediction based on scientific observations, prediction based on scientific data-making operational definitions-performing experimentsmaking scientific ınferences-creating scientific models-using evidence-making scientific ınquiry), methods and techniques used in science education in early childhood, ın-school and out-of-school learning environments in science education in early childhood, science programs used in early childhood education, points to consider when planning science activities appropriate for early childhood, planning, ımplementing and presenting science activities appropriate for early childhood.
Required Resources
Akman, B. (Ed.). (2011). Okul öncesinde fen eğitimi. Pegem.
Aktaş Arnas, Y. (Ed.). (2014). Okul öncesinde fen eğitimi. Vize.
Alisinanoğlu, F. (Ed.). (2011). Okul öncesinde fen eğitimi. Maya.
Okur Akçay, N. (2020). Erken çocuklukta deneylerle fen eğitimi. Nobel.
Recommended Resources
Özdaş, A. (Ed.). (2011). Okul öncesinde fen eğitimi. Anadolu AÖF.
Şahin, F. (2000). Okulöncesinde fen bilgisi öğretimi ve aktivite örnekleri. Ya-Pa.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain basic concepts related to science education in early childhood.
- Explain scientific process skills that should be acquired in early childhood.
- Explain methods and techniques that can be used in science education in early childhood.
- Plan and implement science activities appropriate for early childhood.
- Explain science programs used in early childhood education.
- Explain the science skills included in the Maarif Model Pre-School Education Program.
- Explain in-school and out-of-school learning environments that can be used in early childhood science education.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition, Importance and Objectives of Science Education in Early Childhood | Sections related to this subject in Source-3,4,7,8 |
| 2 | Basic Concepts Related to Science Education in Early Childhood | Sections related to this subject in Source-3, 4, 7, 8, 11 |
| 3 | 21st century skills and their relationship with early childhood science education | Sections related to this subject in Source-5 |
| 4 | Science education in the Maarif Model Preschool Education Program (2024) | Sections related to this subject in Source-1,2 |
| 5 | Scientific Process Skills in Early Childhood (Making Scientific Observations-Classification-Prediction Based on Scientific Observations) | Sections related to this subject in Source-3, 4, 7, 8, 10 |
| 6 | Scientific Process Skills in Early Childhood (Prediction Based on Scientific Data-Making Operational Definitions-Performing Experiments) | Sections related to this subject in Source-3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 |
| 7 | Scientific Process Skills in Early Childhood (Making Scientific Inferences-Creating Scientific Models-Using Evidence-Making Scientific Inquiry) | Sections related to this subject in Source-3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 |
| 8 | Midterm | Sections containing the topics of the first 7 weeks in Source-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
| 9 | In-School and Out-of-School Learning Environments in Science Education in Early Childhood | Sections related to this subject in Source-1, 3, 4,9 |
| 10 | Science Programs Applied in Early Childhood Education | Sections related to this subject in Source-3, 4 |
| 11 | Points to Consider When Planning Science Activities Appropriate for Early Childhood | Sections related to this subject in Source-1, 2 |
| 12 | Planning, Implementing and Presenting Science Activities Appropriate for Early Childhood | Sections related to this subject in Source-1, 2, 8 |
| 13 | Planning, Implementing and Presenting Science Activities Appropriate for Early Childhood | Sections related to this subject in Source-1, 2, 8 |
| 14 | Planning, Implementing and Presenting Science Activities Appropriate for Early Childhood | Sections related to this subject in Source-1, 2, 8 |
| 15 | Planning, Implementing and Presenting Science Activities Appropriate for Early Childhood | Sections related to this subject in Source-1, 2, 8 |
| 16 | Final Exam | Sections containing the topics of the 14 weeks in Source-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 |