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  Course Description
Course Name : Instructional Technology and Material Development

Course Code : FTÖ309

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ÖZGECAN TAŞTAN KIRIK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Recognizes the materials used for instructional purposes.
States the principles for the effective use of instructional materials.
Designs a material requiring active student participation at 5-8 grade science education.
Explains how to use the material designed during the lesson.
Recognizes the materials that cen be used in science lessons at 6-8 grades.
States the importance of using instructional technologies.
Explains the distance education and computer-based instruction.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : It aims to teach basic concepts about instructional technology, characteristics of various instructional technologies, their importance and usage in science education, worksheets, activities, overhead projector materials, powerpoint slights, visual media tools, computer-based leaernig, internet and distance education, use of instructional technologies in Turkey and aroud the World. In addition, the students are expected to design materials to be used in primary science education in Turkey by considering 5-8 grade science curriculum.

Course Contents : Instructional materials, techology and teacher, educational technology and communication, Educational and Instructional Technology, Effective use of instructional materials, Instructional material choice, Principles of instructional material design, Instructional use of internet, Distance education, models and objects, wrtitten materials (boks, worksheets..) and visual materials (pictures, photographs, tables, drawings), boards, overhead projector, audio materials, TV and video, computed aided instruction, computer-based instruction

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Science Lab


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Meeting
2 Basic concepts, instructional golas and choice of materials, Instructional materials, techology and teacher, educational technology and communication, Reading related chapters Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming
3 Effective use of instructional materials, Instructional material choice, Principles of instructional material design, Reading related chapters Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming
4 Use of instructional technology, Distance education, Instructional use of internet, Reading related chapters Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming
5 Models and objects, wrtitten materials (boks, worksheets..) and visual materials (pictures, photographs, tables, drawings), boards, overhead projector Reading related chapters, geting prepared for the presentation as a group Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, group work
6 Audio materials, TV and video, computed aided instruction, computer-based instruction Reading related chapters, geting prepared for the presentation as a group Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, group work
7 Presentation of the materials designed by the students. Examination of the coursebooks and the program of science course at 5-8 grades, obtaining the materials and tools to design a material Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, group work
8 Midterm exam
9 Bayram
10 Presentation of the materials designed by the students. Examination of the coursebooks and the program of science course at 5-8 grades, obtaining the materials and tools to design a material Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, demonstration
11 Presentation of the materials designed by the students. Examination of the coursebooks and the program of science course at 5-8 grades, obtaining the materials and tools to design a material Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, demonstration
12 Presentation of the materials designed by the students. Examination of the coursebooks and the program of science course at 5-8 grades, obtainin the materials and tools to design a material Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, demonstration
13 Presentation of the materials designed by the students. Examination of the coursebooks and the program of science course at 5-8 grades, obtaining the materials and tools to design a material Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, demonstration
14 Presentation of the materials designed by the students. Examination of the coursebooks and the program of science course at 5-8 grades, obtaining the materials and tools to design a material Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, demonstration
15 Presentation of the materials designed by the students. Examination of the coursebooks and the program of science course at 5-8 grades, obtaining the materials and tools to design a material Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, demonstration
16/17 Final exams


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
 
 
 
Required Course Material(s)  Scientific articles


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 100
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 Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. 0
2 Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. 0
3 Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. 0
4 Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. 0
5 Explains application areas of science in everyday life. 0
6 Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. 0
7 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 0
8 Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. 5
9 Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . 0
10 Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. 0
11 Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. 0
12 Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. 0
13 Has life-long learning awareness. 0
14 Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. 0
15 Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 5
16 Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education. 0
17 Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . 0
18 Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. 0
19 Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values 0
* 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) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 15 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 108
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.32
ECTS Credit: 4