Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PECE 250
Course Title
Coding in Early Childhood
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Distance Learning
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Algorithmic thinking skills in early childhood. Terminology used to introduce coding to young children. Strategies for building coding skills of young children. Scratch Jr projects to integrate coding in early childhood education.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to equip pre-service early childhood educators with the knowledge about algorithmic thinking, terminology of coding in early childhood and the strategies for building coding skills of young children using Scratch Jr programming interface.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- identify algorithmic thinking skills in early childhood,
- recognize the terminology used to introduce coding to young children,
- develop strategies for building coding skills of young children with unplugged activities,
- execute plugged coding activities appropriate for young children using Scratch Jr programming interface,
5. design Scratch Jr projects for various purposes that integrate coding with early childhood education.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Reading
Peer Teaching
Scaffolding/Coaching
Demonstrating
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Simulation & Games
Video Presentations
Concept Mapping
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Self Evaluation
Peer Evaluation
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Workshop | 20 |
| Online Discussion | 10 |
| Hands-on Work | 10 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 10 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Demonstration | 2 |
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