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Course Description Course Name : Development of Curriculum in Education Course Code : SÖ 778 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZLEM KAF HASIRCI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Examines the basic purpose, uses and conceptual distinctions of curriculum development Analyses the alternative approaches related to curriculum development Examines the origins and current trends about modern curriculum development Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course is designed to explore the concept of curriculum and its various meaning, to review the history of curriculum development and its development as a discipline, to acquaint the student with some of the current controversies and trends in the field, and to introduce the student to many different methods and approaches to curriculum. Course Contents : The content of this course consists of the following topics: Principles of Curriculum Development Curriculum Planning Models of Curriculum Development Philosophy and aims of Education Needs Assessment Curriculum Goals and Objectives Organizing and Implementing the Curriculum Curriculum and Instruction Evaluating the Curriculum Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The basic concepts about curriculum Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 2 Fundamentals of Curriculum Development Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 3 Fundamentals of Curriculum Development Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 4 Curriculum Design Approaches- Planning of Curriculum Development Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 5 Needs Assessment and Approaches of Need Assesment in curriculum Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 6 Objectives and acquisitions in curriculum Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 7 Objectives and acquisitions in curriculum Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 8 Mid-term exam Exam preparation Written exam 9 Context-Context Selection Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 10 Contents of curriculum Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 11 Curriculum and instruction Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 12 Curriculum and instruction Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 13 Curriculum and instruction Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 14 Planning of teaching activities Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 15 General evaluation of the course none Discussion 16/17 Final Examination Exam preparation Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Ornstein, A.C., L.S.Behar-Horenstein, E.F. Pajak (2003). Contemporary Issues in Curriculum. .(Third edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon, Pearson Education, Inc.  Oliva, P.F. (2005). Developing the Curriculum. (Sixth edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon, Pearson Education, Inc. Required Course Material(s)  Demirel, Ö. (2009). Eğitimde Program Geliştirme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.  Sönmez, V. (2008) Program Geliştirmede Öğretmen El Kitabı (14. Baskı). Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Defines scientific research and analysis methods which are used in social sciences. 0 2 Refers to the 1st- 4th grades primary education class schedules and basic principles. 5 3 Explains the theories of development and learning within the scope of primary education at 1st- 4th grades. 0 4 Clarifies teaching strategies, methods and techniques based upon the qualifications of graduation. 4 5 Explains the interaction among the disciplines related to the field. 2 6 Describes the teaching principles of the subject areas (Social Studies, Turkish, Science, Mathematics, etc.) of primary education at the 1st - 4th grades at a professional level. 3 7 Utilizes the combined information about class teaching and different areas. 0 8 Explains theoretical and practical knowledge of the field at a professional level. 3 9 Has a critical approach to the national and internatinal applications concerning the primary education. 0 10 Plans and executes a scientific research. 0 11 Conducts teaching methods and techniques by taking qualifications of graduation into account. 0 12 Performs the study required for expertise in their field independently. 0 13 Has the quality of leadership in situations related to problem solving in their field or organises teamwork. 0 14 Questions the scientific and social issues in a critical way, and welcomes new perspectives. 0 15 Conducts the studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. 0 16 Follows social and technological developments. 0 17 Conducts a scientific study in the field of primary education, and supporting with both qualitative and quantitative data submits the study to the experts and non-experts using written, oral and visual presentation techniques. 3 18 Utilises information and communication technologies effectively. 0 19 Speaks one of the languages in the European language portfolio fluent enough to understand knowledge related to the field and maintain oral and written communication. 0 20 Respects the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values while conducting a research and a project related to the field or interpreting a study. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 6 78     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 10 6 60 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 8 16     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 159 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.36 ECTS Credit: 6