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Course Description Course Name : School Culture Course Code : ES 103 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ANDAÇ ÇUHADAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows that the school is a place to socialize. Knows that school educates citizens. Explains the relationship between school culture and democratic citizenship. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of the course is to get students to discuss the developmental process of school culture and its possible effects of on students. Course Contents : Observations of the school in all aspects. 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 Introduction to the course none presentation 2 General evaluation of the school observation presentation, discussion 3 What is the ideal school? part of the reading, pre-reading presentation, discussion 4 Architecture of the school part of the reading, pre-reading presentation, discussion 5 Hierarchical structure in school. part of the reading, pre-reading presentation, discussion 6 Socialization in school Urban schools and rural schools part of the reading, pre-reading presentation, discussion 7 School´s history part of the reading, pre-reading presentation, discussion 8 Examination examination 9 What does school culture mean? part of the reading, pre-reading presentation, discussion 10 Hidden curriculum in schools. part of the reading, pre-reading presentation, discussion 11 Homework presentation part of the reading, pre-reading presentation, discussion 12 Homework presentation part of the reading, pre-reading presentation, discussion 13 Is it possible to have a community without schools? part of the reading, pre-reading presentation, discussion 14 Democratic school part of the reading, pre-reading presentation, discussion 15 Democratic school part of the reading, pre-reading presentation, discussion 16/17 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Publications, articles, Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50 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 They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. 5 2 They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. 3 3 They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. 3 4 They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. 3 5 They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. 3 6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 2 7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 5 8 They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. 2 9 They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. 4 10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 3 11 They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. 5 12 They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. 5 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 3 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 5 15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 5 16 They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. 5 17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 5 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 4 19 They value life-long learning. 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 66 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.64 ECTS Credit: 3