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COURSE INFORMATION

Course Code	Course Title	L+P Hour	Semester	ECTS
OKL 3101	SCIENCE EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD	2 + 1	5th Semester	5

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Level	Bachelor's Degree
Course Type	Compulsory
Course Objective	The primary purpose of the early childhood science education course is to arouse a natural curiosity in teacher candidates toward science and the laws of nature. In this context, the course content generally offers theoretical and practical information to prospective teachers that they can use in preschool science education. In transferring this information, prospective teachers are encouraged to be interested in and understand the world of science by using appropriate teaching methods and teaching materials. In particular, it aims to ensure that the learning process takes place effectively by encouraging prospective teachers to observe and ask questions. In this context, the course content allows prospective teachers to conduct experiments on the subjects and enable them to explore science and natural phenomena. These experiences are designed to contribute to developing prospective teachers' scientific thinking skills in science education. The basic principles of science education carry them out.
Course Content	Science education in early childhood is a transformative process that enhances children's comprehension of science and natural phenomena. By nurturing their innate curiosity, this education equips children with scientific thinking skills and fundamental science concepts. The significance of science education in this phase lies in its ability to foster exploration, questioning, and discovery, thereby laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Principles and standards in science education aim to develop students' scientific thinking processes, encourage positive attitudes towards science and natural sciences, and support their science learning. Within these principles and standards, science education uses various techniques and methods to teach students scientific process skills, help them understand the nature of science, and teach science education concepts and scientific thinking skills. Scientific process skills form the backbone of science education. These skills encompass a wide range of abilities, including observing, questioning, forming hypotheses, designing experiments, collecting data, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. By teaching these skills, science education empowers students to develop a comprehensive understanding of science and natural phenomena, preparing them for a future of scientific exploration and discovery. Organizing learning centers in science education aims to provide interactive and applied environments for students to explore science and natural phenomena, conduct experiments, and make discoveries. These centers allow students to develop their skills in planning and implementing science activities. Science programs in early childhood education focus on science education by children's ages and developmental levels. These programs guide teaching basic science concepts and planning and implementing science activities. Planning and implementing science activities includes designing and executing compelling and engaging activities that enable students to explore science and natural phenomena, conduct experiments, and learn science concepts. These activities make a positive contribution to science education by encouraging the active participation of students.
Prerequisites	No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite	No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Explains the importance of science education in early childhood.
2	Describe the scientific process skills expected to be acquired in early childhood.
3	Explains the techniques and methods that can be used in science education in early childhood.
4	Gives examples of science programs used in early childhood education.
5	Plans, practices and evaluates science activities in early childhood.
6	Organizes a learning center to deepen children's early science learning.
7	Plans for family involvement in early childhood science education.
8	It encourages children to engage in scientific inquiry.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

	PO 01	PO 02	PO 03	PO 04	PO 05	PO 06	PO 07	PO 08	PO 09	PO 10	PO 11	PO 12	PO 13	PO 14
LO 001	5	4	4	4	5	4	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
LO 002	5	5	4	4	4	5	5	4	5	5	5	5	5	5
LO 003	4	5	5	5	5	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	5	5
LO 004	5	5	5	4	4	4	4	2	5	3	3	3	4	5
LO 005	4	5	4	5	4	5	4	3	2	1	1	2	4	5
LO 006	3		4		4	4	5	5	5	5	4	4	4	4
LO 007	4	5	2	2	3	3	4	5	5	5	4	1	1	1
LO 008	2	5	4	3	1	1	1	5	5	5	4	4	5	5
Sub Total	32	34	32	27	30	31	32	33	36	33	30	28	33	35
Contribution	4	4	4	3	4	4	4	4	5	4	4	4	4	4

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)	14	4	56
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	1	15	15
Assignments	1	19	19
Mid-terms	1	20	20
Final examination	1	20	20
Total Work Load ECTS Credit of the Course			130 5

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