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Course Description Course Name : Philosophy of Education Course Code : OSC102 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor TUGAY AKBULUT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows philosophical currents and reflection of these currents in education. Understands how it affects the elements of the training program, educational philosophies. Describes the educational philosophy guiding the flow of the Turkish education system. Evaluates and inteprets the views of educational philosophers in the world and in Turkey Sees and understands the philosophical bases that direct other countries education system. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : none Aim(s) of Course : To help students understand the basic concepts and problems of education, training them to evaluate education from a philosophical point of view. Course Contents : In this course students acquire the basic concepts of philosophy of education and training philosophies and teach them how these concepts direct the educational applications. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : R1-106   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is Philosophy Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 2 Relationship between philosophy and science Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 3 areas of philosophy Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 4 areas of philosophy Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 5 Relationship between philosophy and education Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 6 Haow philosophy gives directions on to targets Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 7 Philosophy and content relationship Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 8 Mid-term exams 9 Political systems and education Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 10 Economic systems and education Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 11 The views of educational philosophy Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 12 The views of educational philosophy Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 13 Based on the philosophies of the Turkish education system Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 14 educational philosophers Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 15 educational philosophers Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. lecture, question and answer, discussion 16/17 Final exams   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Veysel Sönmez (2009). Eğitim Felsefesi. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.  Gerald L. Gutek (2001). Eğim Felsefesi ve İdeolojik Yaklaşımlar. Ütopya Yayınları, Ankara. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 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 basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. 0 2 Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. 0 3 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 0 4 Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. 0 5 Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. 4 6 Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 0 7 Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. 2 8 Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 0 9 Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. 0 10 Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. 2 11 Uses family involvement strategies actively. 0 12 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. 1 13 Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. 0 14 Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. 0 15 Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . 4 16 Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. 0 17 Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. 0 18 Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. 3 19 Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. 5 20 Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. 4 * 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) 7 2 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 6 12     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8     Final Exam 1 12 12 Total Workload: 88 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52 ECTS Credit: 4