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  Course Description
Course Name : Teaching Life Studies

Course Code : S 305

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ŞENGÜL DOĞANAY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains what is lıfe studıes
Explains the progress of life studıes in our country
Realizes curriculum of life studies
Explains the effects of using multiple inteligence theory in life studies
Explains the effect of knowing learning style of students to learning
Explains the methods used in life studies course
Knows concept teaching models used in life studies
Determines measurement tools to specify learning in life studies

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To gain required knwledge, skills and attitudes to be able to implement effectively life studies curriculum

Course Contents : Content of this course consists of subjects such as meaning of life studies, life studies curriculum, teaching stratgies, methods and techniques for life studies and measurement and evaluation

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 life studies: What is life studies? Definition and rationale Reading textbook page 4-17 Lecture, questioning, discussion
2 What is life studies? Definition and rationale Reading textbook page 4-17 Lecture, questioning, discussion
3 Interdisciplinary teaching concept and life studies. Historical development of life studies Reading textbook page 4-17 Lecture, questioning, discussion
4 Examination of life studies curriculum Reading textbook page 21-47 Lecture, questioning, discussion
5 Constructivist approach Reading textbook page 49-66 Lecture, questioning, discussion
6 Constructivist approach Reading textbook page 49-66 Lecture, questioning, discussion
7 Teaching strategies, methods and techniques Reading textbook page 73-113 Lecture, questioning, discussion
8 midterm
9 Teaching strategies, methods and techniques Reading textbook page 73-113 Lecture, questioning, discussion
10 Teaching strategies, methods and techniques Reading textbook page 73-113 Lecture, questioning, discussion
11 Using multiple inteligences and learning styles in life studies teaching Reading textbook page Lecture, questioning, discussion
12 Teaching concepts in life studies Reading textbook page 303-328 Lecture, questioning, discussion
13 Teaching values in life studies Reading textbook page 335-365 Lecture, questioning, discussion
14 Measurement and evaluation in life studies Reading textbook page 141-170 Lecture, questioning, discussion
15 Final exam
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Editör: Tay, B. (2009). Hayat bilgisi öğretimi, Maya akademi
Required Course Material(s)  Editör: Öğülmüş, S. (2009). İlköğretim hayat bilgisi öğretimi ve öğretmen el kitabı. Pegem Akademi.


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 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 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.). 0
2 Evaluates the characteristics of 1st-5th year primary school students’ development along with their role in learning. 0
3 Evaluates the significant people, events and phenomena in the historical process in terms of their effect on educational applications. 0
4 Utilizes the process of generating scientific knowledge in order to solve the problems which are encountered in Primary School Education. 0
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. 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. 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. 0
11 Takes responsibility both individually and within groups to solve problems encountered during the applications in primary education 0
12 Monitors their performance and attempts to improve their professional knowledge and skills. 0
13 Evaluates the information she/he gains in a critical way by acquiring autonomous learning skills 0
14 Exchanges his/her ideas and solutions related to the field of teaching in a written or oral way effectively 0
15 Establishes effective communication with their students, colleagues, school management and families, and develops strategies to ensure families´ participation and support. 0
16 Within the scope of the education system and school management, utilizes general objectives and basic principles of education in the application. 0
17 Develops projects and activities in order to make the social environment livable. 0
18 Makes self-assessment / personal opinion through observing the artistic and scientific activities as well as following the current national and international events. 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 10 4 40
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 5 15
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 112
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.48
ECTS Credit: 4