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Course Description Course Name : Museum Education and Practices Course Code : RS 409 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ÇAPAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes the historical development of museums. Lists the objectives and the types of museums. Underlines the importance of education and the museums. To-do lists before the visit to the museum. lists the rules to be followed in the museum, and the the activities can be done in the museums. Selects the activities that can be done after the visit to the museum. Undelines the importance of preparing a museum guide for the secondary school and high school students. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : History of museums, museums and visual arts education, objectives and the functions of the museums, benefit from museums as an effective learning environment and to create awareness of the museum. Course Contents : The course includes the history of museums, museums and visual arts education, objectives and the functions of the museums, how to benefit from museums as an effective learning environment and creating awareness of the museum. 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 Course content, course objectives, methods to be applied, the selection of research topics Preliminary information for the promotion of the Course Lecture, question and answer, discussion 2 What is a museum? What are the kinds of museums? Photographs and texts about the museums and their types. . Lecture, question and answer, discussion 3 What are the functions of museums? Recording the interviews with the museum staff . Lecture, question and answer, discussion 4 An overview of Turkish and international museums. Photos and information of the Turkish and international museums. Lecture, question and answer, discussion 5 Museums and training. The historical development of museum education. Photos and texts Lecture, question and answer, discussion 6 Education and training in the visual arts museum. General preparations before the visit to the museum. Photos and texts Lecture, question and answer, discussion 7 Preparing for the museum guide for the primary and secondary school students . Example museum guides, and materials needed. Lecture, question and answer, discusiion 8 Visa 9 Visit to the Museum of Adana Archaeology for the implementation of museum education activities. Contacting the management of the museum. Materials for the activities . Travel-observation 10 Discussion of the information and impressions on a visit to Adana Archaeology Museum. Museum education and creative drama. Fotoğtaflar and event files Lecture, question and answer, discussion 11 Watching the documentary about Karatepe-Aslantaş open-air museum and Halet Çambel. Preliminary research about Karatepe-Aslantaş open-air museum and Halet Çambel. Lecture, question and answer, discussion 12 Visit to Karatepe-Aslantaş open-air museum. Contacting the management of the museum and sorting out the problem of transportation. Travel-observation 13 Presentation of project topics. Preliminary review of projects Lecture, question and answer, discussion 14 Presentation of project topics. Preliminary review of projects Lecture, question and answer, discussion 15 Presentation of project topics. Preliminary review of projects Lecture, question and answer, discussion 16/17 Final (Project Presentations and evaluation) Preliminary review of projects Lecture, question and answer, tarışma   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Buyurgan, Serap ve Levent Mercin. (2005). Görsel Sanatlar Eğitiminde Müze eğitimi ve Uygulamaları. Görsel Sanatlar Eğitimi Derneği Yayınları.  Gartenhaus, Alan R. (2000). Yaratıcı Düşünme ve Müzeler. Ankara. Ankara Üniversitesi Çocuk Kültürü Araştırma ve Uygulama Merkezi Yayınları.  Abacı, Oya. (2005). Çocuk ve Müze Kültürel Değerlerimizi Tanımak İçin Müzeleri Gezelim. Morpa Kültür 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 4 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 Knows and uses methods, techniques and strategies used in teaching art education. 3 2 Gains the knowledge and skills to do creative work in the main fields of Art Education. 2 3 Explains the formation process and properties of human societies and civilizations. 0 4 Gains competence in the use and development of instructional materials. 2 5 Knows and applies basic concepts and principles of Fine Arts. 0 6 Identifies the developmental features of Primary Stage 1 and Stage 2 and secondary school students. 4 7 Recognises national and international cultural elements that affect teaching and production of art 0 8 Evaluates developments in Visual Arts Teaching in a multi-faceted manner of by means of scientific, artistic methods and techniques. 2 9 Uses relevant methods and techniques to improve/develop his/her students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills 2 10 Uses knowledge and techniques related to classroom management efficiently. 0 11 Uses the basic concepts of art education, and art education research process and techniques in accordance with developments. 3 12 Knows and uses the materials, methods and techniques used in the main fields of Plastic Arts. 2 13 Plans and programs teaching-learning processes in an effective way. 3 14 Develops skills for self-expression, independent thinking, and sense of social responsibility. 2 15 As a dynamic art educator, gains awareness, responsibility and skills in keeping track of the developments in information technologies. 2 16 Contributes to other disciplines with the help of his/her experience and knowledge. 2 17 Knows foreign language at a sufficient level required by the program. 0 18 Establishes effective and healthy relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administration. 3 19 Accepts each student as a whole considering affective, cognitive and psychomotor aspects. 2 20 Utilises museums, which are a historical and cultural inheritance, as an effective means of education and raises his/her students´ awareness of preserving and protecting cultural and historical values. 5 * 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 3 3 9 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 4 16     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 89 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.56 ECTS Credit: 4