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Course Description Course Name : Research Studies in Environmental Education Course Code : FBÖ 744 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ÖZGECAN TAŞTAN KIRIK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Examines the research studies on environmental education. Realizes the importance of environmental education in science education. Discovers the deficiencies and tendencies in the literature about environmental education. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to teach the basic concepts of environmental education, to determine the most striking areas in the literature, and help students realize what kind of environmental education activities inside and outside classroom are available in primary schools. Course Contents : This course presents the recent research areas concerning the environmental education. In this course, a textbook about research studies in environmental education will be followed. In addition, students will review the related literature and present an article each week. The aim is to explore the main issues investigated in the environmental education research. Thus, the mostly focused on themes in environmental education in science teaching, and the areas that require further research will be detected. 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 Basic concepts in environmental education Lecture, question-answer, discussion 2 Tensions in Environmental Education: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow The Tblisi Declaration Reading related chapters and an article Writing a summary of the readings Lecture, question-answer, discussion 3 Definitional problem of Environmental education The concept of environmental education Reading related chapters and an article Writing a summary of the readings Lecture, question-answer, discussion 4 The status of environmental education with respect to the goal of responsible citizenship behavior Reading related chapters and an article Writing a summary of the readings Lecture, question-answer, discussion 5 The myths of environmental education Reading related chapters and an article Writing a summary of the readings Lecture, question-answer, discussion 6 Education Reform, setting standards and environmental education Environmental Literacy Reading related chapters and an article Writing a summary of the readings Lecture, question-answer, discussion 7 BAYRAM Holiday 8 Curriculum development in environmental education Reading related chapters and an article Writing a summary of the readings Lecture, question-answer, discussion 9 Environmental education in the K-12 curriculum: Finding a Nich Reading related chapters and an article Writing a summary of the readings Lecture, question-answer, discussion 10 Investigating and evaluating environmental issues and actions (An instructional model for environmental education) Reading related chapters and an article Writing a summary of the readings Lecture, question-answer, discussion 11 Assessment in environmental education Reading related chapters and an article Writing a summary of the readings Lecture, question-answer, discussion 12 Outcome research in environmental education: A critical review Educational interventions that improve environmental behaviors: A meta-analysis Reading related chapters and an article Writing a summary of the readings Lecture, question-answer, discussion 13 Predictors of responsible environmental behavior Environmental sensitivity Reading related chapters and an article Writing a summary of the readings Lecture, question-answer, discussion 14 Changing learner behavior through environmental education The pros and cons of research in environmental education Reading related chapters and an article Writing a summary of the readings Lecture, question-answer, discussion 15 Environmental education and environmental interpretation: The relationships Are we building environmental literacy? The science education reform movement: Implications for social responsibility Reading related chapters and an article Writing a summary of the readings Lecture, question-answer, discussion 16/17 Submission and presentation of final report Preparing a presentation of final Writing a final report Lecture, question-answer, discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Hungerford, H.R., Bluhm, W.J., Volk, T.L., Ramsey, J.M. (2001). Essential readings in environmental education. Stipes Publishing L.L.C. Required Course Material(s)   National and international literature (by using the databases provided by Çukuroa University)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 100 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 Describes teaching strategies, methods and techniques at the level of expertise based on his/her undergraduate proficiency. 0 2 Defines scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences. 3 3 Explains Elementary Education and its basic principles. 0 4 Explains the theories of development and learning theories within the scope of primary education. 0 5 Explains the interdisiplinary interaction in the field. 0 6 Explains the information in elementary education subject areas (Social Studies, Turkish, Science, Mathematics, etc.) at the level of expertise. 3 7 Relates information in the primary education field with the information in other fields. 3 8 Describes the theoretical and practical information in the field at a level of expertise. 0 9 Criticizes the applications in the elementary education field at national and international levels. 4 10 Plans and executes scientific research. 0 11 Applies teaching methods and techniques based on his/her knowledge obtained at undergraduate level. 0 12 Manages a study requiring expertise in the field independently. 0 13 Works in a team or leads the team in the situations that require solving field-related problems. 0 14 Questions scientific and social issues from new perspectives. 5 15 Conducts studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. 3 16 Follows the technological developments. 0 17 By supporting it with qualitative and quantitative data, student presents a scientific work carried out in the field of elementary education in a written, oral or visual way to people who are experts or not experts in the field. 0 18 Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 5 19 Uses the languages in European portfolio at a level which enables him/her to understand the information related to the field and to carry out written and oral communication. 4 20 Considers the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values while carrying out a scientific research or project or interpreting a study in the field. 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 2 28     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 30 30 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6