| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Cooperative Learning |
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| Course Code |
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EPÖ 746 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. KAMURAN TARIM GÖZÜBATIK
Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYTEN İFLAZOĞLU SABAN
Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYTEN İFLAZOĞLU SABAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows the basic principles of Cooperative learning method
Compares Cooperative learning method with other learning methods
Knows the social skills necessary for the implementation of cooperative learning
Knows and applies the appropriate team forming techniques for cooperative learning
Knows the techniques of unstructured Cooperative learning method
Knows the techniques of structured Cooperative learning method
Prepares lesson plans which require application of Cooperative learning techniques
Applies the appropriate evaluation methods for Cooperative learning method
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The purpose of this course is to introduce the basic principles of cooperative learning method and to examine the scientific studies demonstrating the effectiveness of cooperative learning. |
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| Course Contents |
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In this course, the basic concepts of Cooperative learning, historical development, theories of learning and teaching cooperative learning, development of group and class identity , communication skills, thinking skills, social skills and related activities, cooperative learning techniques, cooperative learning assessment are investigated. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction, Information about handling the related information and resources |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
Expository teaching, discussion |
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2 |
Introduction of Cooperative Learning method, sample activities related to different subject areas |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
Expository teaching, discussion |
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3 |
Teaching and learning theories and cooperative learning |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
Expository teaching, discussion |
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4 |
Devoloping team and class identity |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
group discussion |
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5 |
Cooperative learning activities related to communication skills and social skills |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
group discussion |
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6 |
Cooperative learning activities related to thinking skills |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
group discussion |
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7 |
Cooperative learning techniques |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
group discussion |
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8 |
Midterm exam and submission of homework |
Preparation for the exam |
written exam |
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9 |
Evaluation in cooperative learning method |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
group discussion |
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10 |
Evaluation of student projects appropriate to cooperative learning techniques |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
group discussion |
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11 |
Evaluation of student projects appropriate to cooperative learning techniques |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
group discussion |
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12 |
Evaluation of student projects appropriate to cooperative learning techniques |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
group discussion |
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13 |
Evaluation of student projects appropriate to cooperative learning techniques |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
group discussion |
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14 |
Evaluation of student projects appropriate to cooperative learning techniques |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
group discussion |
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15 |
Evaluation of student projects appropriate to cooperative learning techniques |
Examining different samples by searching the related sources |
group discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam and submission of homework |
Preparation for the exam |
written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Johnson, D.W.; Johnson, R.T.; Holubec, E.J. (1987). Structuring cooperative learning: Lesson plans for teachers. Edina, Minnesota: Interaction Book Company.
Slavin, R.E. (1990). Cooperative Learning: Theory, research and practice. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs.
Gömleksiz, M. (1997). Kubaşık öğrenme: Temel Eğitim Dördüncü Sınıf öğrencilerinin matematik başarısı ve arkadaşlık ilişkileri üzerine deneysel bir çalışma”. Adana:Baki Kitap ve Yayınevi, No.14. 8.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
On the basis of the Educational Sciences BA degree qualificatons, improves his/her knowledge in the same field at the level of expertise.
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0 |
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2 |
Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole |
0 |
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3 |
Analyzes a scientific article in the field of educational sciences. |
0 |
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4 |
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise in the field of educational sciences. |
0 |
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5 |
Uses and develops individual assessment techniques. |
0 |
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6 |
Guides the graduates of the field of educational sciencies within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. |
0 |
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7 |
Gains knowledge and experience about the appliations which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. |
2 |
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8 |
Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. |
0 |
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9 |
Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences in a scientific perspective. |
0 |
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10 |
Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of educational sciences with the field of application. |
0 |
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11 |
Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the educational science-oriented applications.
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0 |
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12 |
Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. |
0 |
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13 |
Has a good command of foreign language to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. |
0 |
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14 |
Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. |
0 |
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15 |
Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. |
0 |
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16 |
Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. |
0 |
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17 |
Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. |
0 |
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18 |
Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. |
0 |
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19 |
Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. |
0 |
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20 |
Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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