Vocatıonal School
Chıld Development
Course Information
| MATHEMATICS AT EARLY CHILDHOOD | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Semester | Theoretical | Practice | National Credit | ECTS Credit |
| Hour / Week | |||||
| CGP231 | Fall | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Prerequisites and co-requisites | none |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | Turkish |
| Type | Required |
| Level of Course | Associate |
| Lecturer | Lect. Güzin ÖZÇELİK |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Suggested Subject | none |
| Professional practise ( internship ) | None |
| Objectives of the Course | By the end of the course, students will have become informed about: Mathematical thought; content, principles, processes and methods for pre-school maths programmes, materials towards developing mathematical thought. |
| Contents of the Course | Mathematics Education in Preschool Topics for Mathematics Education in Preschool Period (Description, sorting, classification, pattern, comparison, equalization ....) Objectives of mathematics activity. Digital activities Logical thinking activities Mathematics concepts in early childhood program Materials that can be used in mathematics activities |
Learning Outcomes of Course
| # | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Topics for mathematics education in preschool period (description, sorting, classification ....) |
| 2 | Points to consider when planning mathematics education in preschool period. |
| 3 | Has the knowledge of child development, learning and special needs. |
| 4 | materials that can be used in mathematics activity |
| 5 | Logical thinking activities, grading, patterning, measurement, shape activities |
Course Syllabus
| # | Subjects | Teaching Methods and Technics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics subjects in preschool period (Description, sorting, classification ...) | Lecture, discussion |
| 2 | using everyday events to teach math | Lecture, discussion |
| 3 | Purposes in organizing math activities | Lecture, discussion |
| 4 | Logical thinking activities | Lecture, discussion |
| 5 | Mathematics concepts in early childhood programs | Lecture, discussion |
| 6 | Examining and developing mathematical materials | |
| 7 | Examining and developing mathematical materials | Lecture, discussion |
| 8 | Midterm | Lecture, discussion |
| 9 | Purpose of organizing math activities | Lecture, discussion |
| 10 | Mathematics concepts in early childhood programs | Lecture, discussion |
| 11 | Materials that can be used in math activities | Lecture, discussion |
| 12 | Using everyday events to teach math | Lecture, discussion |
| 13 | Presentation of the designed math materials | Lecture, discussion |
| 14 | Presentation of the designed math materials | Lecture, discussion |
| 15 | Presentation of the designed math materials | Lecture, discussion |
| 16 | Final Exam | test |
Course Syllabus
| # | Material / Resources | Information About Resources | Reference / Recommended Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. NCTM.2000. ? Charlesworth.R., Radeloff,J.D (1991). Experiences in Math for Young Children.Delmar Pub, Newyork. ? Susan,S.S(1996).Early Childhood Mathematics. Allyn and Bacon Pub,USA. ? Aktaş, A.Y(2006). Okulöncesi Dönemde Matematik Eğitimi. Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. ? İlgili tez, makale ve araştırmalar |
Method of Assessment
| # | Weight | Work Type | Work Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40% | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam |
| 2 | 60% | Final Exam | Final Exam |
Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Method of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Topics for mathematics education in preschool period (description, sorting, classification ....) | 1͵2 | 1͵2 |
| 2 | Points to consider when planning mathematics education in preschool period. | 2͵6 | 1͵2 |
| 3 | Has the knowledge of child development, learning and special needs. | 1͵10͵12 | 1͵2 |
| 4 | materials that can be used in mathematics activity | 1͵2 | 1͵2 |
| 5 | Logical thinking activities, grading, patterning, measurement, shape activities | 1͵6 | 1͵2 |
Work Load Details
| # | Type of Work | Quantity | Time (Hour) | Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Duration | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| 2 | Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| 3 | Presentation and Seminar Preparation | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| 4 | Web Research, Library and Archival Work | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | Document/Information Listing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Preparation for Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Homework | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| 11 | Midterm Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Midterm Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Final Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Final Exercise | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 15 | Preparation for Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 120 | ||||