MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ECE2101 Mathematics Education in Early Childhood Fall 3 0 3 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ
Course Objectives: 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.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Understanding mathematical thinking,
2. Understanding the content of mathematics curriculum that is developed for preschool children,
3. Understanding the principles of mathematics,
4. To understand and practice the technics process and methods of mathematics,
5. Understanding the material to develop mathematical thinking.

Course Content

-The description and content of mathematics. Mathematics in daily life
-The principles, standards, theoretical foundations of mathematics
-Thinking development in children and the development of mathematical thinking
-Concepts and processes before counting (classification, comparison, matching, distinguishing, sorting and pattern)
-Counting and numbers, graphics, geometry, measuring, collecting data
-Problem solving
-Mathematics language
-Mathematics programs used for preschoolers around the world
-Observing and developing mathematics materials

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and general information about course
2) Definition of contents of maths and theoretical framework. Maths in our daily life
3) Principles and standards of maths
4) Development of thought in children and the development of mathematical thought
5) Concepts and processes prior to learning to count (classifying, comparing, matching, distinguishing, ordering and weaving)
6) Concepts and processes prior to learning to count (classifying, comparing, matching, distinguishing, ordering and weaving)
7) Counting and numbers, graphics, geometry, measurement, data collection
8) Counting and numbers, graphics, geometry, measurement, data collection
9) Midterm
10) Problem çözme
11) Problem solving
12) Mathematical programmes for children from around the world
13) Examining and developing maths materials-be able to use material effectively
14) Examining and developing maths materials-be able to use material effectively

Sources

Course Notes: -Sarama, J & Clements, D. H. (2009). Early Childhood Mathematics Education Research: Learning Trajectories for Young Children. -NCTM. (2000). Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. -Charlesworth. R., & Radeloff, J. D (1991). Experiences in Math for Young Children. Newyork: Delmar Pub. -Susan, S. S. (1996).Early Childhood Mathematics. USA: Allyn and Bacon Pub.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application 1 % 10
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project 1 % 20
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 1 10 10
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 1 10 10
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 66

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution