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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Principles and Methods in Education |
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| Course Code |
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MB 201 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Instructor ÖZGECAN TAŞTAN KIRIK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Explains the constructism and multiple intelligence theory.
Identifies teaching techniques including microteaching, brainstorming, six hats thinking, demonstration and simulations
Draws concept map.
Tells the aim of the use of concept maps in science education.
Recognizes the high level thinking skills.
Identifies teaching methods including lecturing, questioning, role playing and dram, expository teaching, cooperative elarning, problem solving, case-based learning, discovery learning, inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, project-based elarning.
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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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Our country, as in developed countries, has entered into a new quest in teaching of science and technology to ensure an effective and lasting learning. In this context, in Principles and Methods of Teaching course, student-centered teaching, effective and meaningful learning-based, modern teaching methods and techniques in primary science education is discussed. For this purpose, the course content includes the constructivist learning theory and methods and techniques for meaningful learning. |
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| Course Contents |
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The course content includes Constructivism, Multiple Intelligence Theory, Microteaching, Brainstorming, Six thinking hats, Demonstration, Simulation, Concept mapping, Higher order thinking skills, Lecturing, Questioning, Discussion, Role playing and drama, Expository teaching, Cooperative learning, Problem solving, Case-based learning, Discovery learning, Inquiry-based learning, Problem-based learning, Project-based learning. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Science Laboratory |
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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 |
Meeting |
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2 |
Constructivist Learning Theory |
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Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming |
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3 |
Concept map, higher order thinking skills |
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Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming |
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4 |
Multiple intelligence theory |
Drawing a concept map about multiple intelligence theory |
Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming |
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5 |
Sİx hat thinking technique, demonstration, simulation |
Reading resources |
Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming |
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6 |
Lecturing, questioning, discussion |
Reading resources |
Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming |
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7 |
Role playing and drama, expository teaching (Ausubel) |
Reading resources |
Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
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9 |
Cooperative learning |
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10 |
Cooperative learning, problem solving |
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Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, group work |
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11 |
Case-based learning, discovery learning |
Reading resources, getting prepared for the presentation as a team |
Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, group work |
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12 |
Inquiry learning |
Reading resources, getting prepared for the presentation as a team |
Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, group work |
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13 |
Problem-based learning |
Reading resources, getting prepared for the presentation as a team |
Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, group work |
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14 |
Project-based learning |
Reading resources, getting prepared for the presentation as a team |
Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming, group work |
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15 |
General evaluation of the methods |
Reading resources, getting prepared for the presentation as a team |
Lecturing, questioning, discussion, brain storming |
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16/17 |
Final exams |
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Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
0 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
100 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. |
0 |
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2 |
Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. |
0 |
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3 |
Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. |
0 |
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4 |
Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. |
5 |
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5 |
Explains application areas of science in everyday life. |
0 |
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6 |
Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. |
0 |
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7 |
Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. |
0 |
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8 |
Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. |
0 |
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9 |
Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . |
0 |
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10 |
Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. |
0 |
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11 |
Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. |
0 |
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12 |
Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. |
0 |
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13 |
Has life-long learning awareness. |
3 |
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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 |
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15 |
Uses information and communication technologies effectively. |
4 |
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16 |
Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education. |
0 |
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17 |
Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . |
0 |
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18 |
Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. |
0 |
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19 |
Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values |
0 |
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20 |
In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Total Workload: | 100 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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