Course Profile

sap course 1564133667

Course Code:

ECEP 201

Course Title:

Science Education in Early Childhood

Course Level:

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Catalog Description:

Definition and importance of science education in early childhood; fundamentals and standards in science education; scientific process skills; nature of science; teaching techniques and methods in science concepts and scientific thinking skills; designing learning centers in science education; science programs used in early science education (Wings of Discovery, Tool Kit for early science education; Hands on Dough); acquisition of basic science concepts; planning and implementing science activities. Definition and importance of science education in early childhood; fundamentals and standards in science education; scientific process skills; nature of science; teaching techniques and methods in science concepts and scientific thinking skills; designing learning centers in science education; science programs used in early science education (Wings of Discovery, Tool Kit for early science education; Hands on Dough); acquisition of basic science concepts; planning and implementing science activities.

Pre-requisite:
Co-requisite:

Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Semester: 
Fall
Type of Course: 
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery: 
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction: 
English
Course Objectives: 

Aim of this course is to make students comprehend the definition and importance of science education in early childhood; to gain knowledge of fundamentals and standards in science education; to learn and use the teaching techniques and methods in science concepts and scientific thinking skills; to recognize and design appropriate indoor and outdoor science learning centers; to have the competency of planning and implementing science activities and to have the knowledge of science programs used in early science education.
Course Learning Outcomes: 

Graduates of the program will:

  1. Identify the definition and importance of science education in early childhood.
  2. Explain the basic concepts, fundamentals and standards in early science education.
  3. Use the teaching techniques and methods in science concepts and scientific thinking skills.
  4. Design appropriate science learning centers in the classroom.
  5. Design outdoor science learning activities.
  6. Plan activities and design materials for early childhood science education.
  7. Identify the role of teacher and parents in early childhood science education.

 8. Complete the assessment and evaluation of early childhood science education.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods: 
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Peer Teaching
Scaffolding/Coaching
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Predict-Observe-Explain
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Concept Mapping
Brainstorming
Drama/Roleplaying
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria: 
Test / Exam
Quiz
Case Studies / Homework
Self Evaluation
Peer Evaluation
Portfolio
Presentation (Oral/Poster)

Student Workload:

Lectures
45
hrs
Field Trips/Visits
5
hrs
Observation
15
hrs
Hands-on Work
30
hrs
Exams/Quizzes
15
hrs
Research Review
20
hrs
Report on a Topic
10
hrs
Oral Presentation
3
hrs
Poster Presentation
3
hrs
Demonstration
4
hrs

Prepared By:

Revised By:

Seçil Yücelyigit