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Course Description Course Name : Enviromental Education Course Code : S 206 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ÇAĞATAY AKYOL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identifies natural and artificial systems, system, ecosystem, environment, pollution control and so on.Learns necesseray knowladge and values of environment and dvelops attitudes and responsibilities related with environment . Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The course aims to teach basic ecological concepts and principles, ecosystems, food chains, food webs, habitat, competition, co-existence and mutual life more land "biome", energy flow, circulation of matter,population growth, ecological impact, erosion, deforestation, urban environments, behavior, pollution, environmental pollution, and waste-water marshes, sensitive to the reactions of people on the environment, decision-making, water resources and their management, protection, culture and primitive life, global perspective, ecological issues and problems, environmental awareness, environmental sensitivity studies about the world, Course Contents : Basic concepts of ecology and ecological problems. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Elementary Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Environment and Ecology Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 2 Basic Concepts of Ecology Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 3 Basic Concepts of Ecology Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 4 Basic Concepts of Ecology Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 5 Large Ecosystems Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 6 Humanity´s Ecological Problems Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 7 Humanity´s Ecological Problems Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 8 Exam Preparing for the exam. Written exam. 9 Environmental protection in the world and in Turkey Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 10 New Approaches. Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 11 International Environmental Organizations, Environmental Protection Contracts and International Organizations Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 12 Environmental Impact Assessment Reports Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 13 Environmental Education. Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 14 Environmental Education. Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 15 Environmental Education. Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, Drama, brainstorming and discussion. 16/17 Exam Preparing for the exam. Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)    YILDIZ K., 2010: Çevre Eğitimi. Gündüz Yayıncılık, Ankara KIŞLALIOĞLU, M., 1990: Ekoloji ve Çevre Bilimleri. Remzi Kitapevi, İstanbul Türkiye Çevre Vakfı, 1993: Çevre Eğitimi. Türkiye Çevre Vakfı Yayınları, Ankara AYDOĞDU, M., 2006: Çevre Bilimi. Anı yayıncılık. Ankara ASMAZ H., 1995: Türkiye´de Çevre Eğitimi. Yeni Türkiye Çevre Özel Sayısı, 5, 194 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 10 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.). 4 2 Evaluates the characteristics of 1st-5th year primary school students’ development along with their role in learning. 3 3 Evaluates the significant people, events and phenomena in the historical process in terms of their effect on educational applications. 2 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. 5 6 Makes a critique of art products in the light of information regarding art and describes their qualities. 0 7 Utilizes appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ such high-order thinking skills as critical, creative as well as problem solving. 5 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 5 9 Evaluates students´ learning process by means of different methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment. 5 10 Generates appropriate learning materials in order to create effective teaching and learning processes, and uses information and communication technologies effectively during this process. 5 11 Takes responsibility both individually and within groups to solve problems encountered during the applications in primary education 5 12 Monitors their performance and attempts to improve their professional knowledge and skills. 5 13 Evaluates the information she/he gains in a critical way by acquiring autonomous learning skills 5 14 Exchanges his/her ideas and solutions related to the field of teaching in a written or oral way effectively 5 15 Establishes effective communication with their students, colleagues, school management and families, and develops strategies to ensure families´ participation and support. 5 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. 5 18 Makes self-assessment / personal opinion through observing the artistic and scientific activities as well as following the current national and international events. 3 19 Along with their professional development, improves himself/herself in scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas in accordance with his/her interests and abilities through identifying his/her needs. 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) 1 10 10 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 1 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 68 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.72 ECTS Credit: 3