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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Basic concepts about scientific thinking
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R1
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2
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Importance of scientific thinking and its development during early years
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R1
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3
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Developing scientific skills like problem solving, critical thinking, investigation, observation and data collecting
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R1
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4
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Methods and techniques used in science and technology education during early years
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R1
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5
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Tools used for early science and technology education of young children
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R1
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6
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Designing tools for early science and technology education of young children
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R1
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7
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Learning platforms focussed for science and technology for young children
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R1
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8
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Designing learning platforms for early science and technology education of young children
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R1
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9
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Effects of science and technology on children
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R1
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10
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Performing a debate to discuss the effects of science and technology on children
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R1
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11
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Role of family in science and technology education
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R1
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12
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Science and technology education for gifted children
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R1
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13
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Science and technology education for children with learning difficulties
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R1
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14
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Gender equality in science and technology education
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R1
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Prerequisites
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-
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Dr. Öğr. Gör. Gül KADAN
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1. Sevinç, M. 2003. Bilişsel gelişim ve düşünce becerilerinin gelişimi. (Yay. Haz. Müzeyyen Sevinç), Morpa Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul.
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Supplementary Book
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Goals
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To develop basic concepts related to science and technology, to help children for developing scientific thinking skills, to design scientific thinking activities and tools used for this aim appropriate for children, discusses the role of the family and teacher in science and technology for children.
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Content
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Basic concepts about scientific thinking
Importance of scientific thinking and its development during early years
Developing scientific skills like problem solving, critical thinking, investigation, observation and data collecting
Methods and techniques used in science and technology education during early years
Tools used for early science and technology education of young children
Designing tools for early science and technology education of young children
Learning platforms focussed for science and technology for young children
Designing learning platforms for early science and technology education of young children
Effects of science and technology on children
Performing a debate to discuss the effects of science and technology on children
Role of family in science and technology education
Science and technology education for gifted children
Science and technology education for children with learning difficulties
Gender equality in science and technology education
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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Explains children`s developmental characteristics, developmental disorders and learning difficulties.
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-
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2
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Have basic and updated theoretical knowledge in the field of child development and the necessary skills for implementation.
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-
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3
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Uses effective teaching methods and techniques related to child development.
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3
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4
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Evaluates the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information gained about child development comparatively.
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-
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5
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Prepares educational programs considering children`s developmental characteristics and individual differences.
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2
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6
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Prepares a training program considering the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children with special needs.
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-
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7
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It develops appropriate strategies with a versatile approach that includes the child, family and educational institution to bring children with different characteristics into society
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-
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8
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Prepare effective educational environment and educational materials.
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2
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9
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Develops unique products, projects and activities related to child development.
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-
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10
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Uses effective teaching and communication methods in guidance and counseling activities for families.
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-
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11
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Provides solutions based on evidence and research to unforeseen problems encountered in child development practices.
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-
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12
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Becomes aware of social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.
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-
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13
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Explains the events and facts related to the field with scientific methods and techniques.
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2
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14
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Examines and evaluates the literature about the field at national and international level.
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-
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15
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Collaborates with individuals and institutions in other professional groups related to the field.
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