| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain the development of algorithmic thinking skills in early childhood.
- Define the basic terminology used in coding education.
- Explain strategies to support children's coding skills.
- Understand the pedagogical foundations of coding.
- Integrate coding into early childhood education using tools such as Scratch Jr.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | - |
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| Course Description | By the end of this course, students will gain knowledge about the development of algorithmic thinking skills in early childhood, the basic terminology used in coding education for young children, strategies used to support children's coding skills, the pedagogical foundations of coding, and how to integrate coding into early childhood education through tools such as Scratch Jr. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the course and syllabus |
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2nd Week |
Algorithmic thinking skills in early childhood |
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3rd Week |
Introduction to coding and basic concepts |
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4th Week |
Coding tools appropriate for young children |
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5th Week |
Introduction to Scratch Jr and practical examples |
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6th Week |
Designing coding activities I |
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7th Week |
Designing coding activities II |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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9th Week |
Coding strategies and adapting them for children |
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10th Week |
Evaluation of coding activities |
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11th Week |
Pedagogical foundations of coding |
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12th Week |
Integration of coding activities into the learning environment |
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13th Week |
Family involvement and coding activities |
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14th Week |
Student presentations |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Bers, M. U. (2020). Coding as a Playground.
Official Ministry of National Education (MoNE) resources and Scratch Jr documentation.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Practice
- Discussion
- Presentation
- Other
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Other |
1 |
30 |
| Total(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
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| Individual or group work |
15 |
3 |
45 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
2 |
10 |
20 |
| Total Work Load | 129 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.3 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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