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Course Description Course Name : Introduction To Educational Sciences Course Code : MB 101 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZLEM KAF HASIRCI Instructor ÖMER ARSLANTAŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the basic concept related to the education (learning, teaching, education, formal and informal education, curriculum, teaching program, syllabus etc.) Defines education as a science and decribes their relationship with other sciences Evaluates the basic structure and functioning of the Turkish education system Analayzes the relationship between education and other social institutions Explains the new trends and approaches in education Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The objective of this course is to make the students comprehend the information related to the basic concepts regarding educational sciences, the theoretical fundamentals of educational sciences and the other foundations and institutions in relation with educational sciences Course Contents : Basic concepts of education, the relationship between education and other sciences, and the functions (education, philosophical, social, legal, Psychological, economic, political), historical development of science education, 21st century trends in educational sciences, education, science, Research methods, structure and properties of the Turkish National Education System, The role of the teacher education system, teaching profession, teacher education practices and developments in the field Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Fakulty of Education class   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Define the basic concepts of the meaning and scope of education Finding and writing the various definations of the concepts education, teaching and learning Lectures, question and answer, discussion 2 Define the basic concepts of the meaning and scope of education Finding and writing the various definations of the concepts education, teaching and learning Lectures, question and answer, discussion 3 The objectives and functions of education None Lectures, question and answer, discussion 4 Teaching as a profession Reading resource books Lectures, question and answer, discussion, grup work 5 School and classroom environment Reading resource books Lectures, question and answer, discussion, grup work 6 Scientifick foundations of education and educational research Review one research report Lectures, question and answer, discussion, grup work 7 Philosophical foundations of education Reading resource books 8 Midterm exam Prepare for the exam Written exam 9 The social foundation of education Reading resource books Lectures, question and answer, discussion, grup work 10 Economic foundations of education Reading resource books 11 Legal foundations of education Reading resource books Lectures, question and answer, discussion, grup work 12 Psychological foundation of education Reading resource books Lectures, question and answer, discussion, grup work 13 Psychological foundation of education Reading resource books Lectures, question and answer, discussion, grup work 14 Historical foundation of education and Turkish education system Reading resource book and prepare report about the subject Lectures, question and answer, discussion, grup work 15 New approaches and trends in teacher training Reading resource book and prepare report about the subject Lectures, question and answer, discussion, grup work 16/17 Final exam Revision for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Erden,M.(2007). Introduction to education. İstanbul: Epsilon Yayınları. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 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 Explains the concepts and principles related to the subject areas of Primary Education (Mathematics, Turkish, Science and Technology, Life Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, etc.). 3 2 Evaluates the characteristics of 1st-5th year primary school students’ development along with their role in learning. 4 3 Evaluates the significant people, events and phenomena in the historical process in terms of their effect on educational applications. 4 4 Utilizes the process of generating scientific knowledge in order to solve the problems which are encountered in Primary School Education. 4 5 Uses not only the 1st- 5th grades primary education programs (Turkish, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Science, Natural Science, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, etc.) but also the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques of these programs. 4 6 Makes a critique of art products in the light of information regarding art and describes their qualities. 3 7 Utilizes appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ such high-order thinking skills as critical, creative as well as problem solving. 4 8 Plans, implements and evaluates the process of teaching and learning by taking the characteristics of students´ development, individual differences as well as the properties of the subject area into account 4 9 Evaluates students´ learning process by means of different methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment. 4 10 Generates appropriate learning materials in order to create effective teaching and learning processes, and uses information and communication technologies effectively during this process. 4 11 Takes responsibility both individually and within groups to solve problems encountered during the applications in primary education 4 12 Monitors their performance and attempts to improve their professional knowledge and skills. 4 13 Evaluates the information she/he gains in a critical way by acquiring autonomous learning skills 4 14 Exchanges his/her ideas and solutions related to the field of teaching in a written or oral way effectively 4 15 Establishes effective communication with their students, colleagues, school management and families, and develops strategies to ensure families´ participation and support. 4 16 Within the scope of the education system and school management, utilizes general objectives and basic principles of education in the application. 4 17 Develops projects and activities in order to make the social environment livable. 4 18 Makes self-assessment / personal opinion through observing the artistic and scientific activities as well as following the current national and international events. 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) 10 3 30 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 8 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 119 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.76 ECTS Credit: 5