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Course Description Course Name : Geographical Thinking Course Code : SBÖ 739 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ABDULLAH BALCIOĞULLARI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the relationship between thought and geographical thinking. Uses geographical thinking skills in Social Studies Carries out an independent study requiring expertise in the field of geographic thinking skills. The level of expertise on critically evaluate the knowledge and skills Critically evaluates the knowledge and skills at the level of expertise regarding geographical thinking skills. Develops new approaches and takes responsibility for finding solution to the difficulties encountered during the implementation of geographic thinking skills in social studies lessons. 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 help students understand the importance of thinking in the teaching of geography and also to help them prepare, present and evaluate classroom implications according to basic principles of geographical thinking. Course Contents : The following topics are in the scope of this course: Development of geography, geographical features, geography education, thinking in geography, and geographical thinking Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Office   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Emergence and definition of geography Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 2 Scientific features of geography Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 3 Teaching - learning theories Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 4 Geography teaching methods Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 5 The concept of thinking and its features Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 6 Thinking skills in geography Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 7 The importance of geographic thinking Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 8 Mid-term exam Preparation for the exam Written exam 9 Characteristics of geographical thinking skills Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 10 Dimensions of geographical thinking skills Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 11 Implications of geographical thinking skills Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 12 Problems encountered in implications of geographical thinking and solution offers Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 13 Problems encountered in implications of geographical thinking and solution offers Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 14 Problems encountered in implications of geographical thinking and solution offers Review of related books, articles and dissertations Research and Examination, Discussion 15 General evaluation of the course Revision Research and Examination, Discussion 16/17 General evaluation of the course Preparation for the final Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)    Nyerges, T. L. and Golledge, R. G. (2005). Asking geographic questions NCGIA in GIS. Journal of Geography, 196(3), 101-112  Karabağ, S. (2001). İlköğretim sosyal bilgiler konularında coğrafyanın içeriği, ders kitabı inceleme kılavuzu. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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. 2 2 Defines scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences. 5 3 Explains Elementary Education and its basic principles. 2 4 Explains the theories of development and learning theories within the scope of primary education. 0 5 Explains the interdisiplinary interaction in the field. 5 6 Explains the information in elementary education subject areas (Social Studies, Turkish, Science, Mathematics, etc.) at the level of expertise. 4 7 Relates information in the primary education field with the information in other fields. 4 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. 5 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. 0 15 Conducts studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. 4 16 Follows the technological developments. 5 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. 3 18 Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 0 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. 5 20 Considers the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values while carrying out a scientific research or project or interpreting a study in the field. 5 * 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20     Final Exam 1 25 25 Total Workload: 143 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.72 ECTS Credit: 6