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  Course Description
Course Name : Principles and Methods in Education

Course Code : MB 201

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEDİHA SARI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Make description of the overall education programme and explain its importance
Discuss the importance of the objectives of teaching,classify them and know the required elements to be considered in writing these objectives
Write objectives in cognitive/affective/psychomotor domain when they need with the desired level
Explain the importance of basic principles of content regulation for teaching process
List the basic principles which need to be considered in teaching process
Explain the learning and teaching models and strategies
Describe specific teaching methods and techniques used in education
Describe the modern approaches used in teaching
List the principles considered in the planning and implementation process of education
Plann and implement a course in accordance with the acquired teaching skills and main teaching principles

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Help the students gain the required skills to be an effective teacher, be aware of the methods and techniques of teaching, learning strategies, student motivation, and teacher expectations

Course Contents : Basic concepts in the process of learning, curriculum development and its processes; development of lesson plan, unit plan, annual and daily plan; selection of content and organization. Teaching methods and strategies; properties of materials and their selection; 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 Basic conceps (As a System of education, education, teaching, curriculum, curriculum development Pre-reading about the subject Lecture, question answer, discussion
2 Identification and expression of learning objectives Pre-reading about the subject Lecture,question- answer, discussion, small group work
3 Identification and expression of learning objectives Pre-reading about the subject Lecture,question- answer, discussion, small group work
4 Selection and arrangement the content for the purposes of teaching Pre-reading about the subject Lecture,question- answer, discussion, small group work
5 Teaching-learning models, approaches and strategy Read the relevant section from the textbook Lecture, discussion, small group work
6 Teaching-learning models, approaches and strategy Read the relevant section from the textbook Lecture, discussion, small group work
7 Teaching method and techniques Discussion of the factors affecting the selection of the method and distribution teaching methods/technique as project assignment to studens Lecture, discussion
8 Mid-term exam Written exam
9 Teaching method and techniques Project assignments presentation Lecture, discussion, small group work, project
10 Teaching method and techniques Project assignments presentation Lecture, discussion, small group work, project
11 Teaching method and techniques Project assignments presentation Lecture, discussion, small group work
12 Planning and implimentation of teaching process Preparing lesson plan individually Lecture, discussion, small group work
13 Planning and implimentation of teaching process A critical examination of the prepared lesson plans Lecture, discussion, small group work
14 Planning and implimentation of teaching process A critical examination of the prepared lesson plans Lecture, discussion, small group work
15 Planning and implimentation of teaching process Writing the positive and negative aspects of the application Grup work, discussion
16/17 Final exam Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Doğanay, Ahmet (Editör) (2007). Öğretim ilke ve yöntemleri. Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık
 Sönmez, Veysel (2003). Program geliştirmede öğretmen el kitabı. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
Required Course Material(s)  Yılmaz, Hasan ve Sünbül, Ali Murat (2003). Öğretimde planlama ve değerlendirme. Konya: Çizgi Kitabevi
 Demirel, Özcan (2003). Öğretme sanatı. Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık
 Demirel Özcan (2005) Eğitimde program geliştirme. Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık
 Küçükahmet, Leyla (2006). Öğretim ilke ve yöntemleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık
 Sönmez, Veysel (2007). Öğretim ilke ve yöntemleri. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
 Arslan, Mehmet (Editör) (2007). Öğretim ilke ve yöntemleri. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
 Tan, Şeref (2006). Öğretimi planlama ve değerlendirme. Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık
 Varış, Fatma (1996). Eğitimde program geliştirme teoriler teknikler. Ankara: Alkım Kitapçılık Yayıncılık


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 60
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 Understand and explain the German Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the teaching of this program. 0
2 Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. 5
3 Describe the applications of effective communication with students. 5
4 Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 4
5 Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. 0
6 Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. 0
7 Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. 0
8 Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 0
9 Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. 0
10 Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. 5
11 Use required methods and techniques effectively by considering students´ individual and cultural differences in student-centered teaching. 5
12 Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. 5
13 Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. 0
14 Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. 4
15 Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. 4
16 Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. 3
17 Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. 0
18 Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. 0
19 Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. 0
20 Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. 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) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 85
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.4
ECTS Credit: 3