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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction to Education Science

Course Code : MB 101

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ŞÜKRAN KILBAŞ KÖKTAŞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explaines the basic concept related to the education
Defines education types and gives examples
Explains education´s relationship with other sciences(Philosophy, sociology, Economy, Psychology and Law, etc...) as a science.
Discusses the objectives and the functions of the education system
Explains the importance and the difficulties of carrying out a research in Educational Sciences.
Becomes aware of the importance of teaching as a profession.
Explaines the duties and responsibilities of the teacher in a school and class environment.
Discusses the features of a modern teacher.
Analyzes the structure of Turkish education system.
Becomes aware of the modern tendencies in educational sciences
Gives examples to the research methods used in educational sciences

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The couse aims to form an understanding about basic concepts of education, objectives and functions of education and the relationship of teaching and education as a profession with the other branches of science.

Course Contents : 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

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classrooms


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic concepts Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
2 Historical foundations of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
3 Education, school and teacher in nomadic society Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
4 Philosophical foundations of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
5 Family and Education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
6 Psychologic foundations of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
7 Relationship between psychology and education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
8 Mid-term Exam Preparation for exam Written exam
9 Economic foundations of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
10 Relationship between economy and education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
11 Technologic foundations of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
12 Technology, educational technology and instructional technology Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
13 Management foundations of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
14 Profession and Teaching Profession Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
15 Trends in Turkey and in the world Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
16/17 Final Exam Preparation for exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Memduhoğlu, H. B. & Yılmaz, K. (Eds) (2011) Eğitim Bilimine Giriş. Ankara: Pegem A
 Ünal, S. & Ada, S. (Eds) (2011) Eğitim Bilimine Giriş. Ankara: Nobel
 Özden, Y. & Turan, S. (Eds) (2011) Eğitim Bilimine Giriş. Ankara: Pegem A Şişman, M. (2011) Eğitim Bilimine Giriş. Ankara: Pegem A
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20
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 Understands the characterictics of the development of students at primary and secondary schools 3
2 Defines basic terms and principles of linguistics, French linguistics and foreign language education. 0
3 Evaluates French teaching and related developments from different aspects by using scientific methods and techniques. 0
4 Describes the cultural factors that may affect French teaching comparatively 0
5 Describes the field and funtions of French as a foreign language. 0
6 Describes the methods of scientific data production in foreign langıage education 0
7 Describes the French Language Education Programme and the methods, strategies and techniques used within this programme. 0
8 Describes the applications related to active communication with students. 3
9 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ creative thinking and problem solving skills. 2
10 Plans teaching and learning process considering individual differences and subject fields. 3
11 Uses information Technologies effectively in both teaching planning and learning process. 2
12 Uses methods and techniques efficiently required for student centered education considering students´ individual and cultural differences. 2
13 Observes students´ progress by using different assessment and evaluation methods and techniques. 3
14 Takesresponsibility individually or within a group to solve problems confronted in French language. 0
15 Becomes a sensitive citizen towards school, society and world problems. 4
16 Evaluates gathered information with a critical attitude by obtaining self-learning skills. 3
17 Has a good communication with his/her students, collegues, school management and families. 4
18 Uses information and communication technologies related to French language education effectively. 0
19 Thinks about proficiency in French teaching and attempt for continuous development. 0
20 Analyzes by following latest innovations in the field of French language education in his/her close environment, country and the world. 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