Doç. Dr. Meral TANER DERMAN mtaner@uludag.edu.tr 0224 2942184 Adres: Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Temel Eğitim Bölümü Görükle Yerleşkesi Nilüfer / Bursa
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Website:
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Objective of the Course:
The aim of this course is to help prospective early childhood education teachers know mathematical concepts, comprehend mathematical thinking skills, be aware of early childhood mathematics education and its importance, understand appropriate methods and techniques in teaching mathematics concepts, plan, apply and evaluate mathematical activities which are developed for preschool children, and have general knowledge about various mathematics education programs.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
Students know the development of mathematical thinking skills in early childhood. Explain different approaches regarding the development of mathematical thinking. Use appropriate methods and techniques in teaching mathematical concepts. Teach concepts of mathematics by integrating with other disciplines. Make arrangements in activities in accordance with the development of children. Examine and evaluate preschool math program.
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Learning Outcomes:
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To have and apply the knowledge of early childhood mathematics education;
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To know the importance of mathematics education in pre-school period;
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To explain the development of mathematical concepts in preschool period;
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To use appropriate methods and techniques in teaching mathematical concepts;
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To examine and evaluate preschool math program;
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To apply math concepts by integrating with other activities;
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To apply by making arrangements in activities in accordance with the development of children;
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To evaluating self-prepared and ready math activities;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
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The definition of mathematics in early childhood, its theoretical foundations and its importance in daily life
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Principles and standards in mathematics education
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Development of mathematical thinking and mathematical concepts in children
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Mathematics education in pre-school education program
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Pre-counting concepts and processes (classification, comparison, matching)
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Pre-counting concepts and processes (distinguish, order, and pattern)
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Counting and numbers
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Space, geometry, shapes in preschool mathematics education
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Measurement, data analysis-graphic / probability in preschool mathematics education
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Problem solving (addition, subtraction) in preschool mathematics education
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Assessment in preschool mathematics education
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Planning and implementing math activities
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Examining mathematical materials and developing mathematical materials-Integrating material with activity
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Examples of activities to develop mathematical concepts in preschool education
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
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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
Homework and exam
Information
There will be an exam consisting of homework and open-ended questions to be prepared in accordance with the course outcomes.
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
3
42
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
12
6
72
Homeworks, Performances
0
5
65
Projects
0
0
0
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
0
0
0
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
2
2
Total WorkLoad
181
Total workload/ 30 hr
6,03
ECTS Credit of the Course
6
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
