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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Introduction To Educational Sciences |
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| Course Code |
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MB 101 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYTEN İFLAZOĞLU SABAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Defines the basic concept related to the education (learning, teaching, education, formal and informal education, curriculum, teaching program, syllabus etc.)
Lists the condition and characteristics of professionalization of the teaching profession
Describes the personal and professional characteristic of teachers should have
Explains psychological, social, economic and philosophical foundation of education and their impact on the education system
Discusses the duties and responsibilities of the teacher in the classroom
Gives examples of the impact of mass media on education
Evaluates the problems of the Turkish education system
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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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 |
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| Course Contents |
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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 |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Faculty of Education Class |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Define the basic concepts of the meaning and scope of education |
Finding and writing the various definitions of the concepts of education, teaching and learning |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
The general features of teaching profession |
Reading resource books |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
The process of teacher education in our country and arround the world |
Reading resource books |
Group work, lecture, discussion |
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4 |
The personal and professional characteristic should have an effective teacher |
Reading resource books |
Group work, lecture, discussion |
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5 |
School and classrrom environment |
Reading resource books |
Group work, lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Psychological foundation of education |
Reading resource books |
Group work, lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Midterm exam |
Prepare for the exam |
Written exam |
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8 |
The social foundation of education |
Reading resource books |
Group work, lecture, discussion |
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9 |
Economic foundations of education |
Reading resource books |
Group work, lecture, discussion |
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10 |
Philosophical foundations of education |
Reading resource books |
Group work, lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Legal foundations of education |
Reading resource books |
Group work, lecture, discussion |
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12 |
Social change and innovation in education |
Reading resource books |
Group work, lecture, discussion |
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13 |
New approaches in education |
Reading resource book and prepare report about the subject |
Group work, lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Historical perspective of the Turkish educational system |
Reading resource book and prepare report about the subject |
Group work, lecture, discussion |
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15 |
Overview the general problems of the Turkish education system |
Reading resource book and prepare report about the subject |
Group work, lecture, discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Prepare for the exam |
Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Erdem, M (2007). Introduction to educational sciences, Ankara: Arkadaş Yayınevi.
Oktay,A.(2007). Intoduction to educational science, Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. |
0 |
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2 |
Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. |
0 |
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3 |
Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. |
4 |
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4 |
Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. |
5 |
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5 |
Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. |
0 |
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6 |
Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. |
0 |
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7 |
Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. |
3 |
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8 |
Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. |
0 |
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9 |
Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. |
0 |
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10 |
Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. |
0 |
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11 |
Uses family involvement strategies actively. |
0 |
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12 |
Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. |
4 |
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13 |
Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. |
0 |
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14 |
Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. |
0 |
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15 |
Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . |
0 |
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16 |
Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. |
0 |
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17 |
Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. |
3 |
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18 |
Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. |
0 |
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19 |
Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. |
3 |
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20 |
Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 89 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.56 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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