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Head of Department: Emine Erktin

Professor: Sevda Bekman

Associate Professor: Emine Erktin

Assistant Professor: Bruce Kimball Johnson Beykont, Nalan Babur

Instructors: Dr. Devrim Guven, Dr. Mine Guven, Dr. Ebru Z.Mugaloðlu,

The Department of Primary Education offers four-year programs leading to a bachelor's degree in Preschool Education, Mathematics Education, and Science Education.
The undergraduate program in Preschool Education aims to impart knowledge and develop skills of those who will be working in various environments with children up to the age of 8 years. The aim is not simply to train preschool teachers but also to educate competent professionals who will be working with the families of young children, with the social institutions related to health and education, and with the community to promote community development. The program combines theoretical training and field experience and offers a vision based on current research.
There is also a double-major program in Preschool Education and Educational Sciences.
The Mathematics Education and Science Education programs are designed to equip students with the basic knowledge, skills and competency to become effective teachers in the primary education system. They also envisage providing students with knowledge beyond their own subject areas, enabling them to take on roles in various aspects of primary education.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION

TOTAL: 144 credits

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

TOTAL: 136 credits

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN SCIENCE EDUCATION

TOTAL: 138 credits

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PRED 101 History, Philosophy, and Principles of Preschool Education (3+0+0) 3
(Okuloncesi Egitimin, Tarihcesi, Felsefesi ve Ilkeleri)
Theoretical, social and political roots of various approaches; philosophies, principles, and policies affecting the lives of young children, their families and communities; educational practices including curriculum, environmental organization and structures, and families', teachers' and children's roles.

PRED 103 Theories of Child Development I (3+0+0) 3
(Cocuk Gelisimi Kuramlari I)
Major developmental achievements in prenatal, infancy and early childhood periods; concentration on children's biological, physiological, cognitive, social, emotional and language development.

PRED 104 Theories of Child Development II (3+0+0) 3
(Cocuk Gelisimi Kuramlari II)
Major developmental achievements from early childhood through middle childhood to adulthood; concentration on biological, physiological, cognitive, social, emotional and language development.

PRED 106 Children and their Environments (Cocuklar ve Cevreleri) (3+0+2) 4
Environmental and developmental issues shaping the lives of children and their families; children's rights; children and their families in various environments; observation and work with children in related settings.

PRED 108 Children's Health and Nutrition (3+0+0) 3
(Cocuk Sagligi ve Beslenmesi)
Factors influencing health; ways to prevent accidents and illnesses; principles of a balanced diet.

PRED 154 Academic Orientation for Math and Science Teachers (2+0+2) 3
(Matematik ve Fen Ogretmenleri icin Akademik Hazirlik )
Collecting and analyzing educational data through observation; making inferences; reviewing relevant math and science education literature; writing evidence-based academic reports; documenting sources using appropriate citation formats; communicating results.

PRED 207 Language Development and Literacy in Early Years (3+0+2) 4
(Dil Gelisimi ve Erken Yaslarda Okuma Yazma)
Language development ; the role of the educator in early literacy; emphasis on the inter-relatedness of the language arts (reading, writing, listening, speaking) for young children; designing learning environments and materials that foster creative development and critical thinking in communication.

PRED 210 Music and Physical Education (Muzik ve Beden Egitimi) (2+0+2) 3
Understanding and exploring the ways in which the joys of music and movement can be shared with children; collecting and learning songs and playing instruments of various styles and cultures; organizing musical and movement experiences for children.

PRED 211 Curriculum Development I (Program Gelistirme I) (3+1+1) 4
Examination of curriculum and integrated learning environments for young children that foster physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development; designing and evaluating curriculum activities appropriate to children of 0-8 years of age; emphasis on developmental status, special needs and socio-cultural backgrounds of each child.

PRED 212 Curriculum Development II (Program Gelistirme II) (3+1+0) 3
Advanced examination of curriculum and integrated learning environments for young children that foster physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development; designing and evaluating curriculum activities appropriate to children of 0-8 years of age; the role of the teacher in relation to the parent and the child.

PRED 216 Teachers as Reflective Practitioners (3+0+0) 3
(Dusunen Uygulamaci Olarak Ogretmen)
Examination of literature on both the systematic and intuitive processes involved in being a reflective practitioner of teaching; practice of techniques for applying self-reflection to improve teaching.

PRED 218 Practicum I (Uygulama I) (1+0+4) 3
Introduction to observation and teaching in various child care settings; supervised teaching experience in these settings.

PRED 220 Introduction to Special Education in Early Childhood and Primary School Years (Ilkcocukluk ve Ilkogretim Yillarinda Ozel Egitim) (3+0+4) 4
Education of children with learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral disorders, attention deficit disorders, mild-moderate mental retardation, physical disabilities, and gifted children; overview of history, definitions, current issues, characteristics, theoretical perspectives, classroom management, and educational programming in special education.

PRED 310 Special Education in Primary Math and Science Education ( 3+0+0) 3
(Ilkogretim Fen ve Matematik Egitiminde Ozel Egitim )
Teaching math and science in primary years to students with special needs: overview of the history of special education, definitions, characteristics, theoretical perspectives; classroom management and educational programming in special education.

PRED 311 Children's Literature (Cocuk Edebiyati) (3+0+0) 3
Introduction to the realm of literature for young children; developing sensitivity to qualities in literature which are meaningful to children through reading, listening to, using and creating books and poems; developing criteria for evaluating children's literature.

PRED 313 Early Intervention: Theory and Practice (3+0+0) 3
(Erken Mudahale: Kuram ve Pratik)
Introduction to the concepts of developmental vulnerability; theoretical bases of early intervention and different models of service delivery; discussion of research perspectives and policy issues in intervention.

PRED 317 Measurement and Evaluation in Preschool Education (3+0+0) 3
(Okuloncesi Egitiminde Olcme ve Degerlendirme)
Gathering information for making individualized instructional decisions; effective informal assessment techniques with an emphasis on ecological approach; introducing standardized assessment and screening instruments and their limitations.

PRED 319 Art Activities for Children (2+0+2) 3
(Cocuklar icin Resim Etkinlikleri)
Visual arts for children of ages 0-7; readings and group discussions; exploring curriculum concepts and personal ideas through creative art experiences.

PRED 320 Research Methods (Arastirma Yontemleri) (4+0+0) 4
Basic methods and processes of qualitative and quantitative research with young children and their families.

PRED 321 Child Guidance and Discipline (3+0+0) 3
(Cocuklarda Rehberlik ve Disiplin)
Sources of behavioral problems in young children; teaching methods for assisting children in acquiring self-control and pro-social behaviors; examining principles and practices in working with individual children and groups.
Prerequisite: PRED 104 or consent of instructor.

PRED 324 Practicum II (Uygulama II) (1+0+4) 3
Integrating theories of child development and teaching practice; preparing and managing activities in early childhood settings; observation of children and supervised teaching experience in these settings.

PRED 326 Developmental Experiences in Mathematics and Science II (2+0+2) 3
(Matematik ve Fende Gelisimsel Deneyimler II)
Play strategies and curriculum themes in mathematics and science; designing and evaluating a curriculum in the field; examination of computer software packages.

PRED 348 Community Service (Toplum Hizmeti ) (1+0+2) 2
Active participation in community service settings; creating projects at individual or group levels.

PRED 350 Teaching Geometry (Geometri Ogretimi ) (3+0+0 )3
Teaching basic geometric concepts of undefined terms, axioms, theorems on points, lines, planes, angles, theorems and axioms on congruence and similarity, geometric figures in a plane and their areas, basic theorems on circles, projection, solid figures and their areas and volumes.

PRED 351 Laboratory Applications in Science Education I (1+0+4)3
(Fen Egitiminde Laboratuvar Uygulamalari I )
Design and application of various types of laboratory lessons; teaching process, communication and analytical skills; teaching scientific conceptualization.

PRED 352 Laboratory Applications in Science Education II (1+0+4)3
(Fen Egitiminde Laboratuvar Uygulamalari II )
Design and application of experiments to overcome misconceptions. Evaluating and assessing students' scientific process, analytical and communication skills, and their scientific knowledge.
Prerequisite: PRED 351

PRED 354 Teaching Probility and Statistics for Primary Mathematics (3+0+0) 3
(Ilkogretimde Olasilik ve Istatistigin Ogretilmesi)
Elementary probability concepts; Introduction to statistics: descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, estimation and hypothesis testing, non-parametric statistics. Instructional methods for teaching probability and data analysis.

PRED 356 Teaching Mathematics I (Matematik Ogretimi I) (3+0+0) 3
Selection and application of appropriate methods and media for teaching mathematics. Recent trends and developments in teaching mathematics, analysis of methods and strategies in teaching the content of current textbooks.

PRED 358 Teaching Science I (Fen Ogretimi I ) (3+0+0)3
Selection and application of appropriate methods and media for teaching science. Recent trends and developments in teaching science. Analysis of methods and strategies in teaching the content of current science textbooks.

PRED 371 Teaching Mathematics I ( Matematik Ogretimi I ) (3+0+0) 3
Selection and application of appropriate methods and media for teaching mathematics. Recent trends and developments in teaching mathematics. Analysis of methods and strategies in teaching the content of current textbooks.

PRED 372 Teaching Mathematics II (Matematik Ogretimi II ) (2+0+2) 3
General and specific objectives of mathematics curricula and teaching-learning processes. Application of appropriate methods and media for teaching mathematics and science. Critical review of current textbooks. Micro teaching applications and evaluation of instruction.
Prerequisite: PRED 371

PRED 382 Critical Issues in Science Education ( 3+0+0) 3
(Fen Egitiminde Tartisilan Konular )
Critical issues in science and technology curricula: examining related goals in curricula; development of curriculum materials, methods and strategies.

PRED 411 Applied Research in Child Development and Family Issues (3+0+2) 4
(Cocuk Gelisimi ve Aile Konularinda Uygulamali Arastirma)
Carrying out and presenting research on young children in learning environments.
Prerequisite: PRED 320.

PRED 413 Practice Teaching in Preschool Education I (2+0+5) 4
(Okuloncesi Egitiminde Ogretmenlik Uygulamasi I)
Practice teaching in various early childhood care and development settings; reflection and problem-solving issues in teaching.

PRED 414 Practice Teaching in Preschool Education II (2+0+5) 4
(Okuloncesi Egitiminde Ogretmenlik Uygulamasi II)
Unit planning and implementation of daily curriculum in various early childhood care and development settings.

PRED 415 Cross-cultural Issues in Preschool Education (3+0+0) 3
(Okuloncesi Egitimde Kulturlerarasi Akimlar)
Examining child rearing goals and practices in various cultures; understanding effects of culture in early childhood care and development programming.

PRED 416 Family Issues in Preschool Education (3+0+0) 3
(Okuloncesi Egitimde Aile)
Role of families in children's lives; interacting as professionals with children and parents in different environments; constructing learning environments that value and build on diverse cultural values of children and families; examination of "mismatch" between home and school expectations; discussion of effective models and practices to develop knowledge and skills both in teaching and reaching out to families.

PRED 418 Management in Educational and Social Settings (3+0+0) 3
(Egitim ve Sosyal Ortamlarin Yonetimi)
Setting goals, assessing staff skills, planning and evaluating curriculum, communicating effectively with parents, implementing health and nutrition policies; advocating for children and families; discussion of classroom issues in the context of recent research on young children in group settings and on child care in society.

PRED 420 Creative Drama Activities (Yaratici Drama Calismalari) (3+0+0) 3
Learning environments and activities for creativity; drama activities in preschool education.

PRED 422 Seminar on Practice Teaching (2+0+4) 4
(Okuloncesi Egitiminde Ogretmenlik Uygulamasi Semineri)
Providing students with an opportunity of reflect on their school experience with their peers and supervisor; evaluate their performance in previous weeks and use the feedback received to develop their personal teaching styles.

PRED 431 Nature of Science for Science Teachers (3+0+0) 3
(Fen Ogretmenleri icin Bilimin Dogasi)
Survey of history, philosophy and sociology of science; their role in science education; pedagogical approaches and
strategies to plan, implement and assess the understanding of the nature of science.

PRED 460 Research Methods in Math and Science Education (4+0+0) 4
(Fen ve Matematik Egitiminde Arastirma Yontemleri)
Basic methods and processes of qualitative and quantitative research in math and science education.

PRED 461 Computer Assisted Mathematics Teaching (2+0+2) 3
(Bilgisayar Destekli Matematik Ogretimi)
Computers and mathematics, modelling with computers in mathematics teaching, software and application of programs in teaching mathematics with computers.

PRED 462 Applied Research in Math and Science Education (3+0+2) 4
(Fen ve Matematik Egitiminde Uygulamali Arastirma)
Reseach applications in elementary math and science education
Prerequisite: PRED 460

PRED 463 Teaching Mathematics II (2+0+2) 3
(Matematik Ogretmenligi Uygulamasi II)
General and specific objectives of math curricula and teaching-learning processes, application of appropriate methods and media for teaching math and science, critical review of current textbooks, micro teaching applications, evaluation of application.
Prerequisite: PRED 356.

PRED 464 Teaching the History of Mathematics (3+0+0) 3
(Matematik Tarihi Ogretimi)
Exploring the historical origins of topics in primary mathematics curricula; solving problems in a historical context; developing an understanding and appreciation of mathematicians in the past; providing a historical background for modern mathematics students.

PRED 465 School Experience in Teaching Math and Science II (1+0+4)3
(Matematik ve Fen Ogretiminde Okul Deneyimi II )
School related experiences and observations, and groupwork in classrooms: classroom management, unit design, class organization, group work for establishing the fundamentals for teaching practice under the supervision of a mentor; micro teaching practices.
Prerequisite: PRED 371 or PRED 358

PRED 466 Practice Teaching in Mathematics (6-8) (2+0+5) 4
(Matematik Ogretmenligi Uygulamasi)
Observation of mathematics instruction in schools, design of resource unit and lesson plans, supervised student teaching in real settings.
Prerequisite: PRED 463 ve PRED 465

PRED 468 Seminar on Practice Teaching in Mathematics (2+0+4) 4
(Ilkogretim Matematik Egitimi Ogretmenlik Uygulamasi Semineri )
Providing students with an opportunity to reflect on their school experience with their peers and supervisor; evaluate their performance in previous weeks and use the feedback received to develop their personal teaching styles.
Prerequisite: PRED 463 ve PRED 465

PRED 470 Assessment in Mathematics and Science Education (3+0+0 )3
(Fen ve Matematik Egitiminde Olcme)
Review of descriptive statistics. Introduction of basic concepts of classical test theory, reliability, validity and principles of assessment. Measurement and evaluation of constructs relevant to science education. Development of achievement tests, discussion of different assessment tools.

PRED 471 Teaching Science II (Fen Ogretimi II ) (2+0+2)3
General and specific objectives of science curricula and teaching-learning processes. Application of appropriate methods and media for teaching science. Critical review of current textbooks. Micro teaching applications and evaluation of instruction.
Prerequisite: PRED 358

PRED 474 Practice Teaching in Science (2+0+5)4
(Fen Oðretmenligi Uygulamasi )
Observation of science instruction in schools, design of resource unit and lesson plans, supervised student teaching in classroom or laboratory.
Prerequisite: PRED 471 ve PRED 465

PRED 476 Seminar on Practice Teaching in Science (2+0+4)4
(Fen Egitimi Ogretmenlik Uygulamasi Semineri)
Reflecting on school experience with peers and supervisor; evaluating previous performance and using feedback to develop their personal teaching styles.
Prerequisite: PRED 471 and PRED 465

PRED 480,481,482,483,484,485,486,487,488,489 Special Topics in Primary Education (3+0+0) 3
(Ilkogretimde Ozel Konular)
Special topics of current interest in Primary Education.

PRED 480,481,482,483,484,485,486,487,488,489 Special Studies in Primary Education (3+0+0) 3
(Ilkogretimde Ozel Calismalar)
Special studies in Primary Education selected to suit the individual interest of the students.

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