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Course Description Course Name : Different Approaches in Science Laboratory Course Code : GKS426 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SEDAT UÇAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the different approaches in the use of the laboratory in science teaching Describes the procedures in planning, doing and finalization stages of the experiments according to different laboratory approaches Designs experiments according to the procedures in planning, doing and finalization stages of the experiments in different laboratory approaches Recognizes the importance of science teaching laboratory practices Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : It intends the students to learn different approaches in science laboratory and conduct some of the experiments at Turkish primary science curriculum with these strategies. Course Contents : 1-The importance of the laboratory in science teaching and identifying the types of experiments 2-Different Approaches in Science Laboratory-Technical skills development approach/ Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of this approach 3- Developing science process skills based laboratory model/ Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of this approach 4-Proving aprooach/ Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of this approach 5-Inductive Approach/ Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of this approach 6- Discovery learning based laboratory approach/ Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of this approach 7- Research Based Approach/ Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of this approach 8- Integrative Learning Approach Based -Laboratory Model/ Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of this approach Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Science Laboratory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The importance of the laboratory in science teaching and identifying the types of experiments Reading and making a research about the subject Lecturing/ Discussion 2 Different Approaches in Science Laboratory-Technical skills development approach Reading and making a research about the subject Lecturing/ Discussion 3 Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of Technical skills development approach Make a plan to design an experiment by considering the features of Technical skills development approach Cooperative learning 4 Introducing Lab model based on developing scientific process abilities Reading and making a research about the subject Lecturing/ Discussion 5 Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of Lab model based on developing scientific process abilities Make a plan to design an experiment by considering the features of Lab model based on developing scientific process abilities Cooperative learning 6 Proving approach/ Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of this approach Reading and making a research about the subject Lecturing/ Discussion 7 Inductive Approach/ Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of this approach Reading and making a research about the subject Lecturing/ Discussion 8 Mid term Exam 9 Discovery learning based on laboratory approach Reading and making a research about the subject Lecturing/ Discussion 10 Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of discovery learning based on laboratory approach Make a plan to design an experiment by considering the features of discovery learning based on laboratory approach Cooperative learning 11 Research Based Approach Reading and making a research about the subject Lecturing/ Discussion 12 Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of research based approach Make a plan to design an experiment by considering the features of research based approach Cooperative learning 13 Integrative Learning Approach Based -Laboratory Model Reading and making a research about the subject Lecturing/ Discussion 14 Students´ designing an experiment by considering the features of this approach Make a plan to design an experiment by considering the features of Integrative Learning Approach Based -Laboratory Model Cooperative learning 15 Final 16/17 Final   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Çepni, S. & Ayvacı, H.Ş. (2005). Laboratory based science teaching approaches (Ed.), Science and Technology teaching (pp. 167-195). Ankara Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 7 100 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 Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. 3 2 Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. 0 3 Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. 3 4 Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. 3 5 Explains application areas of science in everyday life. 5 6 Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. 4 7 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 5 8 Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. 3 9 Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . 5 10 Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. 5 11 Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. 5 12 Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. 5 13 Has life-long learning awareness. 3 14 Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. 3 15 Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 2 16 Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education. 0 17 Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . 0 18 Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. 0 19 Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values 5 20 In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 7 2 14     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 75 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3 ECTS Credit: 3