To ensure that students learn mathematical thinking and early mathematics skills in early childhood, evaluate these skills in children, and develop and apply activities and materials for early mathematics skills.
Course Content
This course contains; Definition and importance of mathematics in early childhood, principles and standards in mathematics education,Number concept,Counting skills,Relationships between numbers, operations,Acquisition of basic mathematical concepts, problem solving,Matching, comparison, classification, sorting, pattern creation,Measurement,Data analysis, graphs,Geometry,Spatial relations,Mathematics programs (Building Blocks, STEM, GEMS (Great Explanation in Math and Science, Big Maths for Little Kids),Mathematics in early childhood education program,Evaluatian mathematics skills in early childhood,Early childhood mathematics practices.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Will be able to define mathematical thinking and early mathematical skills.
14, 16, 9
A, E
Discusses the content, learning, and application processes, and related methods of mathematical activities to be developed for children in early childhood.
14, 9
A, E
Designs activities and materials that support the development of early math skills.
14
A, E
Explains standards for early childhood mathematics activities
10, 9
A
Interprets early childhood education mathematics programs.
Mathematics programs (Building Blocks, STEM, GEMS (Great Explanation in Math and Science, Big Maths for Little Kids)
Examination of related mathematics programs
12
Mathematics in early childhood education program
Examining the relevant sections of the MEB Preschool Education Program
13
Evaluatian mathematics skills in early childhood
14
Early childhood mathematics practices
Planning mathematical activities for young children
Resources
Haylock, D. ve Cockburn, A.D. (2014). Küçük Çocuklar için Matemati̇ği̇ Anlama - Understanding Mathematics for Young Children - A guide for teachers of children 3–8, 4. Baskıdan Çeviri, Z. Yılmaz (Çeviri Ed.) Sage Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education.
X
2
Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education.
X
3
Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties.
X
4
Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences.
X
5
Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects.
X
6
Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research.
X
7
Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses.
X
8
Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
X
9
Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior.
10
Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies.
11
Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious.
12
Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
4
10
40
Term Project
4
8
32
Presentation of Project / Seminar
2
4
8
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
9
9
General Exam
2
7
14
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
1
5
5
Total Workload(Hour)
150
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(150/30)
5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION in EARLY CHILDHOOD
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Mefharet VEZİROĞLU ÇELİK
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Mefharet VEZİROĞLU ÇELİK
Assistant(s)
Aim
To ensure that students learn mathematical thinking and early mathematics skills in early childhood, evaluate these skills in children, and develop and apply activities and materials for early mathematics skills.
Course Content
This course contains; Definition and importance of mathematics in early childhood, principles and standards in mathematics education,Number concept,Counting skills,Relationships between numbers, operations,Acquisition of basic mathematical concepts, problem solving,Matching, comparison, classification, sorting, pattern creation,Measurement,Data analysis, graphs,Geometry,Spatial relations,Mathematics programs (Building Blocks, STEM, GEMS (Great Explanation in Math and Science, Big Maths for Little Kids),Mathematics in early childhood education program,Evaluatian mathematics skills in early childhood,Early childhood mathematics practices.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Will be able to define mathematical thinking and early mathematical skills.
14, 16, 9
A, E
Discusses the content, learning, and application processes, and related methods of mathematical activities to be developed for children in early childhood.
14, 9
A, E
Designs activities and materials that support the development of early math skills.
14
A, E
Explains standards for early childhood mathematics activities
10, 9
A
Interprets early childhood education mathematics programs.
Mathematics programs (Building Blocks, STEM, GEMS (Great Explanation in Math and Science, Big Maths for Little Kids)
Examination of related mathematics programs
12
Mathematics in early childhood education program
Examining the relevant sections of the MEB Preschool Education Program
13
Evaluatian mathematics skills in early childhood
14
Early childhood mathematics practices
Planning mathematical activities for young children
Resources
Haylock, D. ve Cockburn, A.D. (2014). Küçük Çocuklar için Matemati̇ği̇ Anlama - Understanding Mathematics for Young Children - A guide for teachers of children 3–8, 4. Baskıdan Çeviri, Z. Yılmaz (Çeviri Ed.) Sage Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education.
X
2
Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education.
X
3
Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties.
X
4
Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences.
X
5
Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects.
X
6
Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research.
X
7
Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses.
X
8
Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
X
9
Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior.
10
Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies.
11
Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious.
12
Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment.
