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Course Code & Number:

ECEP 201

Course Title:

Science Education in Early Childhood

Level:

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:

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

Academic Year

2023

Semester

Spring

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.

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite

Instructor:

Elif Buldu

Syllabus File:

pece-202-spring.pdf

Sap Event ID:

50221543

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.

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