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Program of Child Development

CGP151

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WITH CHILDREN

Course Code
CGP151
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the basic concepts of technology and science
  2. Explains the benefits of technology and science
  3. Uses technology in children's education
  4. Discusses the characteristics of computer programs for children
  5. Examples of technological tools used in child education
  6. nterprets the effects of technological tools on the child
  7. Plan scientific thinking activities
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course is to gain competencies related to the benefits of technology, the use of technology in science, the importance of scientific thinking, scientific thinking activities, supporting the development of scientific thinking.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Examination of course content, Science Education in Preschool Period
2nd Week Development of Scientific Thinking and Scientific Process Skills in Preschool Period
3rd Week Basic Science Areas, Methods and Techniques
4th Week Planning and Implementation of Science Activity, Evaluation
5th Week Planning and Implementation of Science Activity, Evaluation
6th Week Science Education in Preschool Period and Basic Scientific Process Areas Used in Science Education
7th Week Science-Technology Based Activities in Preschool Education and the Role of Educator, Family and Society
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Definition, importance and benefits of technology
10th Week Use of technology in child education
11th Week Technology Supported Preschool Education Activities
12th Week Computer programs for children
13th Week Computer programs for children
14th Week The place and use of technology in the MEB 2024 Preschool Education Program
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 8 3 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 5 5
Total Work Load143
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.76
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
K1
K2
K3
K4 X X X X X
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11 X X X X X
K12
K13