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Course Code & Number:

PECE 202

Course Title:

Science Education in Early Childhood

Level:

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:

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

Academic Year

2024

Semester

Spring

Catalog Description:

Definition and importance of science and nature education in early childhood. Principles and standards in early science education. Basic science concepts and science process skills in early childhood science education. Techniques and methods to introduce early science concepts to young children. Science learning centers in early science education. Implementation of preschool science activity plans in accordance with objectives and indicators from Early Childhood Education Program.

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite

Instructor:

Elif Buldu

Syllabus File:

PECE 202-Spring2024.pdf

Sap Event ID:

50251710

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

1. identify basic concepts, principles and standards in early science education,
2. explain importance of science education in early childhood,
3. use different teaching techniques and methods in early science education,
4. design appropriate science learning centers in and out of the classroom,
5. plan activities that support and evaluate early childhood science education,
6. investigate various methods to integrate early science education.

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