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  Course Description
Course Name : Curriculum Development

Course Code : RPD233

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FATMA SADIK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the general features of curriculum
Explains the basic purpose, principles and conceptual distinctions of curriculum development
Realizes the importance of curriculum development in the education system
Discusses the factors influencing curriculum development
Analyzes the theoretical foundations of curriculum development
Discusses the similarities and differences of curriculum development models
Distinguishes the similarities and differences of curriculum designs
Comprehends the relationships between the dimensions of curriculum and curriculum development
Examines current trends about modern curriculum development

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of this course is to discuss the importance of curriculum development in the education system, to investigate the basic principles, theoretical foundations, components and models of curriculum development.

Course Contents : In this course the theoretical foundations and models of curriculum development, curriculum designs and components of curriculum such as aims, content, teaching/learning process, and evaluation are investigated.

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 Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
2 Curriculum types Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
3 The general features and basic principles of the curriculum development Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
4 The historical and philosophical foundations of curriculum development Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
5 The political, economic and psychological foundations of curriculum development Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
6 The social and individual foundations of curriculum development Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
7 Models of curriculum development Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
8 Midterm Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Multiple-choice test
9 Curriculum designs Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
10 Needs analysis, planning and curriculum development Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
11 Curriculum goals and objectives Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
12 Curriculum goals and objectives Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
13 The content of curriculum Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
14 Curriculum and Instruction Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
15 Evaluating the Curriculum Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion
16/17 Final exam Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature Lecturing Question - answer Group discussion


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Küçükahmet, L. (1997). Eğitim programları ve öğretim. Ankara: Gazi Kitapevi.
 Yüksel, İ. & Sağlam, M. (2012). Eğitimde program değerlendirme. Ankara: PegemA Akademi.
 Demirel, Ö. (2005) Eğitimde program geliştirme. Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık
 Şeker, H. (2012). Eğitimde program geliştirme kavramlar ve yaklaşımlar. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
 Oliva, P.F. (2005). Developing the Curriculum. (Sixth edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon, Pearson Education, Inc.
 Varış, F. (1996). Eğitimde program geliştirme teoriler teknikler. Ankara: Alkım Kitapçılık Yayıncılık.
 Ornstein, A.C., L.S.Behar-Horenstein, E.F. Pajak (2003). Contemporary Issues in Curriculum. .(Third edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon, Pearson Education, Inc.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 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 basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance 0
2 Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development 2
3 Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology 4
4 Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning 0
5 Explains career development and career choice process 0
6 Explains scientific research methods and techniques 4
7 Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process 2
8 Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics 3
9 Explains classroom and behavior management approaches 0
10 Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs 5
11 Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels 0
12 Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics 0
13 Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling 0
14 Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career 4
15 Develops insight and is open to learning and development 4
16 Shows empathy and care towards people 0
17 Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships 0
18 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 4
19 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts 4
20 In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest. 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) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 80
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.2
ECTS Credit: 3