Course Profile

sap course 1564136888

Course Code:

ECEP 203

Course Title:

Mathematics Education in Early Childhood

Course Level:

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits

Catalog Description:

Definition and importance of mathematics education in early childhood; fundamentals and standards in early mathematics education; teaching techniques and methods in mathematics concepts and scientific thinking skills; mathematics education and play; mathematics programs (Building Blocks, STEM, GEMS (Great Explanation in Math and Science, Big Maths for Little Kids); 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 mathematics education in early childhood; fundamentals and standards in early mathematics education; teaching techniques and methods in mathematics concepts and scientific thinking skills; mathematics education and play; mathematics programs (Building Blocks, STEM, GEMS (Great Explanation in Math and Science, Big Maths for Little Kids); 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 mathematics education in early childhood; to gain knowledge of fundamentals and standards in mathematics education; to learn and use the teaching techniques and methods in mathematics concepts and scientific thinking skills; to recognize and design appropriate indoor and outdoor through play and mathematics programs; to have the competency of planning and implementing mathematics activities.

Course Learning Outcomes: 

Graduates of the program will

  1. Identify the definition and importance of mathematics education in early childhood.
  2. Explain the basic concepts, fundamentals and standards in early mathematics education.
  3. Use the teaching techniques and methods in mathematics concepts and scientific thinking skills.
  4. Design appropriate mathematics learning centers in the classroom.
  5. Design appropriate outdoor mathematics learning centers.
  6. Plan activities and design materials for early childhood mathematics education.
  7. Identify the role of teacher and parents in early childhood mathematics education.
  8. Complete the assessment and evaluation of early childhood mathematics 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
28
hrs
Field Trips/Visits
5
hrs
Observation
15
hrs
Hands-on Work
30
hrs
Exams/Quizzes
12
hrs
Report on a Topic
10
hrs
Oral Presentation
10
hrs
Poster Presentation
5
hrs
Demonstration
10
hrs

Prepared By:

Revised By:

Seçil Yücelyigit