THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF STEAM EDUCATION IN PRE-SCHOOL PERIOD
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Course Title:
THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF STEAM EDUCATION IN PRE-SCHOOL PERIOD
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Course Code:
OKU6122
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Type of Course:
Optional
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Level of Course:
Third Cycle
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Year of Study:
1
6
Semester:
2
7
ECTS Credits Allocated:
4
8
Theoretical (hour/week):
2
9
Practice (hour/week) :
0
10
Laboratory (hour/week) :
0
11
Prerequisites:
12
Recommended optional programme components:
None
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Language:
Turkish
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Mode of Delivery:
Face to face
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Course Coordinator:
Dr. Ögr. Üyesi SEMA NUR GÜNGÖR
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Course Lecturers:
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Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator:
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sema Nur GÜNGÖR sgungor@uludag.edu.tr Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fak. Temel Eğitim Bölümü, Okul Öncesi Öğretmenliği Anabilim Dalı, A Blok Görükle / BURSA İş Tel: 0 224 2955058
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Website:
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Objective of the Course:
It is to teach pre-school teachers the STEM practices that will provide them with the knowledge and skills they have learned in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to help them gain 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, innovation, problem solving, productivity and taking responsibility.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
Teachers will gain knowledge and skills related to STEM, STEAM and E-STEM education, which have an important place in the field of pre-school education.
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Learning Outcomes:
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It uses a variety of idea generation techniques. (Brainstorming, question-answer, discussion, etc.);
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It uses various technologies to design components.;
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Evaluates the benefits and risks of a design.;
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It explains the basic processes needed for a project.;
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Clarifying different perspectives and leading to better solutions
identifies important problems.;
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Demonstrates the ability to select, use and troubleshoot available technologies.;
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Ideas and theories by actively exploring real-world problems
develops.;
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It explains the basic processes needed for a project. (design
and prototype development);
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Applies design concepts related to physical and mechanical system problems.;
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Uses various types of reasoning (induction, deduction, etc.) appropriate to a situation.;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
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Theoretical Foundations of STEAM Education
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STEAM Education and 21st Century Skills
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Reviewing STEM Education Reports
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Entrepreneurship and STEAM Training
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Engineering Applications in STEAM Education
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Technology in STEAM Education
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Science Centers and STEAM Education
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Preschool STEAM Education
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STEAM Learning Models
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Designing and Implementing a STEAM-Based Preschool Activity
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Designing and Implementing a STEAM-Based Preschool Activity
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Designing and Implementing a STEAM-Based Preschool Activity
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Measurement and Evaluation in STEAM Education
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Measurement and Evaluation in STEAM Education
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
Çepni, S. (2018). STEM Education from Theory to Practice. Pegem Akademi yayıncılık, Ankara. Yıldırım, B. (2021). STEM Education from Theory to Practice - Practice Book. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Ankara. Akarsu, M. ve Okur, N. (2022). STEM Education Approach. Pegem Yayınları, Ankara.
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
0
0
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
Final Exam
1
100
Total
1
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
0
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
100
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Final examination
Information
Evaluation of the work done during the semester at the end of the semester
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
2
28
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
14
5
70
Homeworks, Performances
0
20
20
Projects
0
0
0
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
0
1
0
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
1
1
Total WorkLoad
119
Total workload/ 30 hr
4
ECTS Credit of the Course
4
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
