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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction to the Project Based Learning

Course Code : BTS205

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Res.Asst.Dr. MEHMET CAN ŞAHİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the definition of Project-Based Learning
Gives examples of Project Based Learning
Designs a project as the application of Project-Based Learning...
Explains the principles of project-based learning
Performes project-based learning

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach Students the project-based learning by implementing in step by step.

Course Contents : Definition of project-based learning, educational projects, features, benefits of project-based learning, project-based learning limitations, the importance of project planning, the planning stages of the project teams, preparation, execution of the projects.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Meeting and introduction Study of relevant sources. Presentation and discussion
2 Definition of Project Based Learning Study of relevant sources. Presentation and discussion
3 Project-based learning principles Study of relevant sources. Presentation and discussion
4 Project-based learning examples Study of relevant sources. Presentation and discussion
5 Project-based learning tools Study of relevant sources. Presentation and discussion
6 Project-based learning methods Study of relevant sources. Presentation and discussion
7 Design of Project-based learning Study of relevant sources. written exam
8 Mid term exam Study of relevant sources. Application of project based learning
9 Create a group for a project-based learning Study of relevant sources. Application of project based learning
10 The process steps of a project-based learning Study of relevant sources. Application of project based learning
11 Educational dimensions of the project method Study of relevant sources. Application of project based learning
12 The principles of teamwork Study of relevant sources. Application of project based learning
13 Reporting the project Study of relevant sources. Application of project based learning
14 Presentation of the project Study of relevant sources. Application of project based learning
15 Evaluation of the project Study of relevant sources. Application of project based learning
16/17 Final examination Study of relevant sources. written exam


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


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
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 Utilize concepts and applications of scientific research and basic statistics, which are the basis of scientific thinking, for the conditions in the scope of the field and related fields. 0
2 Explain sub-fields of instructional technologies and integral structure of its process and also its relation to the other fields. 0
3 Put forward the complex structure of the problems related to learning and teaching for the given situations based on the knowledge of instructional technologies and related fields. 0
4 Develop a plan, apply the plan and assess the results based on scientific view for the solution of the problems presented in the scope of the field or related fields. 0
5 Put forward new products or processes on the basis of components of instructional technologies, computer science, for the related situations. 3
6 Develop a personal proposal, a product or a group of processes for the solution of a problem related to the field as an indicator of the skills of working independently and taking responsibility. 3
7 Take responsibility of an individual or group projects and accomplishing his/her undertaken missions. 3
8 Follow current problems and applications and determining information and skills to undertake learning missions for the following stage. 0
9 Explain the integral structure of instructional technologies and information technologies or computer science applications. 0
10 Explain concepts that constitutes the basis for scientific thinking in the scope of the field and the related fields. 0
11 Apply the processes of analysis, design, development, and evaluation on the basis of knowledge of instructional technologies. 0
12 Utilize information technologies and computer science applications in order to create an effective and productive learning environment. 3
13 Apply the solution for the problem on the basis of scientific and ethical values when she/he confronts a learning problem. 0
14 Build a healthy communication with students, teachers, school administration, and the individuals in the study group. 3
15 Comprehend a foreign language in order to follow the international resources that can be utilized for the solution of problems related to the field. 0
16 Take responsibilities for the distribution and dissemination of the developments in the field on local or national range. 0
17 Act on the basis of scientific and ethical values in her/his works and also support preservation and learning of these values. 0
18 Develop and evaluate strategic views on topic related to the future of the field. 0
19 Transfer related progresses in other related fields to the field of instructional technologies. 3
20 Create and maintain a cooperative and productive working environment by developing an insight related to the behaviors of the shareholders. 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) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 30 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 106
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.24
ECTS Credit: 4