I.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course focuses on the discussion of science concepts and experiences that are relevant to different childhood ages and levels.
Emphasis will be on the creation of science experiences, selection of appropriate materials, learning specific scientific techniques for working with
young children, and knowing how to integrate science in other subject areas.

II. LEARNING PLAN

Course Teaching and Learning Learning
Week Topics Assessment Tasks Remarks
Outcomes Activities Resources

I. The Early Childhood

Science Curriculum Computer/
Laptop
I.1 Science and Young 1. Identify the different 1. Write a short essay in
Children science processes developing scientific Lesson
I.2 The Science Content for process skills on learner’s presentation
Young Children 2. Explain the importance of scientific creativity.
I.3 Science in a Child- determining the science Internet
Centered Curriculum content for young children; 2. Provide justification on connection
1 I.4 Theories Supporting how learning can be more
The teaching of Science 3. State how preschool effective in a child-centered
for young children learners benefit from curriculum
science child-centered
curriculum 3. Compare and contrast the
different learning theories
4. Discuss the different and philosophies
learning theories,
philosophies, and
approaches in facilitating
science learning
2-3 CO 1 Computer/
II. Instructional Planning 1. Discuss the aims of 1. Evaluate the different Laptop
teaching science, experiences that enable
1.1 Designing an Instruction for the children to acquire Lesson
Young Children 2. Determine the benefits science concepts. presentation
of teachers and learners

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 1.2 Things to consider in designing from a well-developed
science Instruction instructional design;
1.3 Instructional Models for Science 3. Describe the
characteristics of the
activities to be
1.4 Developing Science Lesson considered in presenting
Plans for Young Children the learning process,
4-6 CO 2
III. Instructional Strategies for 1. Interview two
teaching Early Childhood Science 3. discuss the definition
of problem-based learning
1.1 Problem-Based Learning
4. Name the benefits and
1.2 Cooperative Learning challenges of using
cooperative learning
1.3 Storytelling 2. Interview three
a. Storytelling
1.4 Graphic Organizers
b. Identify the
I.5 Inquiry-Based Learning types of
graphic
organizers
c. Use inquiry-
based 1.1
learning in
writing
science
lessons for
children
2. Identify and give Internet
short descriptions about connection
the things to be
considered in making
instructional design in
science.
Computer/
kindergarten teachers. Laptop
Ask them how they use
problem-based learning Lesson
in teaching science in presentation
their classroom.
Internet
connection
kindergarten teachers.
Ask them what kind and
how they use a
cooperative learning
strategy in teaching
science for young
children in their
classroom
Research articles
that discuss the use
of storytelling in
teaching science to
kindergarten. Write a
short reflection on
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 the articles

1.4 Collect two science

lesson plans for
kindergarten level in both
private and public schools.
Analyze the lesson focusing
on the use of inquiry-based
learning

Midterm Examination

IV. Assessment Strategies for 1. discuss assessment in 1.Collect three assessment Computer/
Early Childhood Science science tools that kindergarten Laptop
teachers use in their class.
1.1 Assessing Learning in 2. identify the ways of Lesson
Science planning for assessment in 2. Describe and compare presentation
science the assessment tools
1.2 Traditional and Alternative Internet
7-8 CO 3 Assessment 3. enumerate the connection
characteristics of an-
1.3 Assessment Record effective assessment;
and
Compare assessment
1.4 Anecdotal Record tools use in kindergarten
classrooms
1.5 Designing Learning Portfolio
in Early Childhood Science
9-10 V. DepEd Kindergarten Curriculum 2. Discussing the DepEd 1. Quiz on the the DepEd
Competencies Kindergarten Curriculum Kindergarten Curriculum
Competencies in physical Competencies in physical and
and natural environment natural environment

3. Conducting classroom
activities with appropriate 2. Writing a lesson plan

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 materials (technology based) based on the Deped
Kindergarten Curriculum
competencies
11 Final Examination

3. SUGGESTED READINGS
Journals
There is a range of journals where entrepreneurship research scholars publish their research, such as (note that this list is not definitive):
 Journal of Business Venturing
 Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice
 Journal of Small Business Management
 International Small Business Management
 Small Business Economics
 Academy of Management Review
 Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
 Venture Capital
 Family Business review

4. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. Three Outcomes-Based Assessment including the Free Speech Test on BiPSU’s mandate and GE: Entrepreneurial Mind.
B. Major Examination (Mid-Term Examination and Final Examination)
C. Course Conduct
a) Participation in online activities

5. GRADING SYSTEM
A. Major Examination (30%)
 Mid-Term Examination
 Final Examination
B. Performance Outcomes (50%)
C. Course Conduct (20%)
100%

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 6. CLASSROOM POLICIES
1. All course requirements are to be submitted promptly.
2. Online etiquette must be observed properly.

7. CONSULTATION HOURS
Every last Wednesday of the month, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

8. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
None

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