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Course Description Course Name : Special Teaching Methods I Course Code : MB 305 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. ÖMER TUĞRULKARA Learning Outcomes of the Course : Recognizes the basic constructivist approach to Turkish Lesson Program (2006) and its practices in the educational area. Knows about the legal abutments in teaching Turkish on the basis of the Constitution and the Basic Law of National Education. Recognizes the general the aims of Turkish education. Knows about the basic skills (reading, speaking, writing, listening) of Turkish education. Recognizes and practices the strategies which are used in Turkish education. Recognizes and practices the teaching methods which are used in Turkish education. Recognizes and practices the teaching techniques which are used in Turkish education. Develops instruments and materials which are used in Turkish education. Knows about the themes and subjects in Turkish Lesson Program (2006). Realizes the role of teacher and teacher-family collaboration while using the Turkish Lesson Program (2006). Develops materials by using the general teaching strategies, methods and techniques Turkish language education. Knows about the textbooks which are used in Turkish education. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : MB 305 Special Teaching Methods I Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To help students recognize the basic aims of teaching Turkish, attain knowledge about Turkish lesson curriculum, acknowledge used teaching methods and materials in Turkish education, gain practical information and skills. Course Contents : The contents of this course include teaching the basic concepts of Turkish education and the relationship between domain-specific area from the legal basis of the Constitution and the Basic Law of National Education, the general purposes of teaching methods, techniques, tools and materials; evaluation of the related education program (goals, objectives, theme, unit, activity, etc); the evaluation of teacher and student workbook samples. 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 The basic constructivist approach to Turkish Lesson Program (2006) and its practices in the educational area. Turkish Lesson Program (2006) will be examined. Lecture Question-Answer Discussion 2 The basic constructivist approach to Turkish Lesson Program (2006) and its practices in the educational area. Turkish Lesson Program (2006) will be examined Lecture Question-Answer Discussion 3 The legal abutments in teaching Turkish on the basis of the Constitution and the Basic Law of National Education. Turkish Lesson Program (2006) will be examined Lecture Question-Answer Discussion 4 General the aims of Turkish education Lecture notes will be read (1. Section) Lecture Question-Answer Discussion 5 The basic skills (reading, speaking, writing, listening) of Turkish education. Lecture notes will be read (2. Section) Lecture Question-Answer Discussion 6 The basic skills (reading, speaking, writing, listening) of Turkish education. Lecture notes will be read (2. Section) Lecture Question-Answer Discussion 7 The strategies which are used In Turkish education Lecture notes will be read (3. Section) Lecture Drilland Practice 8 Term examination Getting prepared for the exam Drill and practice 9 Teaching techniques and methods which are used in Turkish education. Lecture notes will be read (4. Section) Lecture Drill and Practice 10 Teaching techniques and methods which are used in Turkish education Lecture notes will be read (4. Section) Lecture Drill and Practice 11 Teaching techniques and method which are used in Turkish education Lecture notes will be read (4. Section) Lecture Drill and Practice 12 The instruments and materials which are used in Turkish education Lecture notes will be read (5. Section) Self study 13 The instruments and materials which are used in Turkish education Lecture notes will be read (5. Section) Self study 14 The themes and subjects in Turkish Lesson Program (2006) Turkish Lesson Program (2006) will be examined Lecture Question-Answer Discussion 15 The role of teacher and teacher-family collaboration while using the Turkish Lesson Program (2006). Turkish Lesson Program (2006) will be examined Lecture Question-Answer Discussion 16/17 Final examanition Getting prepared to the final exam Getting prepared to the final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)   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 6 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 They can evaluate the developmental stages and their roles in the learning processes of primary 5-8 grade students. 0 2 They can monitor the students´ learning processes while using the traditional methods and techniques of measurement besides the alternative measurement and evaluation methods and techniques. 2 3 They can take individual and group responsibility to solve the problems encountered related to classroom management. 0 4 They can use Turkish teaching program and the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques to teach the program to Grades 5-8. 5 5 They can criticise and/or explain the characteristics of philosophical, literary and other works of art. 0 6 They can assess their performance objectively and make up for the deficiencies in accordance with the judgments made if they have any. 0 7 They can use the appropriate methods and techniques to help the students improve their higher thinking skills such as critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving. 3 8 They can use the appropriate techniques and methods to help the students improve their reading, listening, speaking, smooth and aesthetic writing skills. 5 9 They can develop appropriate learning materials and use the information and communication technologies in this process effectively. 0 10 They can explain the concepts and principles of Turkish sound, shape, sentence, text information and historical and contemporary Turkish dialects. 0 11 They can exlain the concepts and principles of basic language skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing) and grammar. 5 12 They can evaluate the periods of Turkish literature and the important people, events and the phenomena. 0 13 They can acquire self-learning ability. 0 14 They can communicate effectively with students, teachers, friends, school management and parents. 3 15 They can improve themselves about the cultural and social aspects. 0 16 They have the knowledge and skills required by the field of study. 5 17 They can apply the basic principles and general objectives of education. 2 * 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 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 6 36     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 122 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.88 ECTS Credit: 5