ECE 203 - Mathematics Education in Early Childhood

The aim of this course is to understand the developmental characteristics of children’s mathematical thinking skills in early childhood; to introduce the methods, techniques and materials that can be used in the acquisition of basic mathematical concepts; and to develop the skills of prospective teachers in planning, implementing and evaluating activities for mathematics education in early childhood.

The importance of mathematics education in early childhood, its theoretical foundations, principles and standards; basic mathematics skills, number concept and operations; geometry and spatial perception; measurement, data collection and graphics; methods and techniques used in mathematics education, mathematical talk, mathematics learning centers, mathematics materials, planning and implementation of mathematics activities.

Schwartz, S. (2005). Teaching young children mathemtaics. Wetsport, CT: Praeger/Greenwood

Montague-Smith, A., Cotton, T. Hansen, A. ve Price, J. A. (2018). Mathematics in early years education. New york: Routledge

Can, S., & Akduman, G. G. (2022). Okul Öncesi Öğretmenlerinin Matematik Etkinliklerine Yönelik Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi. Turkish Studies-Educational Sciences, 17(2).

Ata Doğan, S., & Akman, B. (2023). Okul Öncesi Öğretmenlerinin Matematik Etkinliklerinde İç ve Dış Mekân Kullanımına İlişkin Görüşleri ve Uygulamaları. Journal of National Education/Millî Eğitim Dergisi, 52(238).

Kılıç, M., & Sezer, T. (2024). MEB Okul Öncesi Etkinlik Kitabındaki Matematik Etkinliklerinin NCTM Standartları Açısından İncelenmesi. Cumhuriyet Uluslararası Eğitim Dergisi, 13(4), 758-772.

Students are expected to attend class regularly and complete weekly preparations.

A midterm exam, presentation, and final exam will be used for assessment and evaluation.

In the presentations, groups will choose from among mathematical concepts and skills determined by the instructor. Groups will prepare a mathematical activity relevant to their chosen topic, design a mathematical material for use in this activity, and present it to the class.

Attendance is mandatory in class, in accordance with university regulations.
The assigned readings and resources for each week must be reviewed in advance.

Active participation in discussions and practical exercises is expected. Active participation is among the evaluation criteria.
Presentations must be submitted on the announced dates.

Academic ethics must be adhered to in all assignments, projects, and presentations.
Course announcements will be shared during class or via Teams; students should monitor these announcements regularly.