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Course Description Course Name : New Trends in Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Course Code : EPÖ 714 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. AHMET DOĞANAY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Determines the factors that makes it necessary to develop the social studies curriculum in Turkey and around the world Examines the social studies curriculum in different countries Analyzes new trends relevant to the objectives of social studies curriculum Explains the trends relevant to the content of social studies curriculum Explains new trends relevant to the learning-teaching process of social studies curriculum Explains the trends relevant to the evaluation process of social studies curriculum Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of this course is to discuss new trends in elementary social studies curriculum. Course Contents : The course covers social studies and concepts of social sciences , new trends in the aims and scope of social studies, and student centered approaches in teaching of social studies. 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 changing concept of social studies Review of related books, articles and dissertations Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 2 The relationship between social studies and social sciences Review of related books, articles and dissertations Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 3 Education of effective democratic citizenship as the general objective of social studies Review of related books, articles and dissertations. Homework 1 Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 4 New trends in objectives and content of social studies curriculum Review of related books, articles and dissertations, Homework 2 Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 5 New trends in learning-teaching process of social studies curriculum Constructivist social studies education Review of related books, articles and dissertations. Homework 3 Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 6 Social studies education based on literature Review of related books, articles and dissertations. Homework 4 Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 7 Education of advanced thinking skills Review of related books, articles and dissertations. Homework 5 Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 8 Midterm exam and submission of homework Preparation for the exam Written exam 9 Values education Review of related books, articles and dissertations. Homework 6 Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 10 Peace and conflict resolution education Review of related books, articles and dissertations. Homework 7 Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 11 Education through community service learning Review of related books, articles and dissertations. Homework 8 Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 12 Education through research and investigation in Social Studies Review of related books, articles and dissertations Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 13 Human rights education Review of related books, articles and dissertations. Homework 9 Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 14 Historical and social empathy Review of related books, articles and dissertations. Homework 10 Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 15 Authentic assessment in social studies education Review of related books, articles and dissertations. Homework 11 Lecture, discussion, teaching through research and investigation, presentation 16/17 Final exam and submission of homework Preparation for the final exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Sandman, A. L. & Ahern, J. F. (2002). Linking literature with life. Washington DC: NCSS.  Sunal, C. S. & Haas, M. E. (2005). Social studies fort he elementary and middle grades: A constructivist approach. Boston: Pearson.  Wade, R. (2002). Beyond expanding horizons: New curriculum directions for elementary social studies. The Elementary School Journal, 103(2), 115-130.  Bailey, R. (2000). Teaching values and citizenship across the curriculum.London: Kogan Page Limited.  Barr,R. ; Barth, J. & Shermis, S. S. (1978). The nature of social studies. California: ETC Publication  Wade, R. (Edit.) (2000). Building bridges: Connecting classroom and community through service learning in social studies. Washington DC: NCSS.  NCSS. (2010). National curriculum standards for social studies. Washington DC: NCSS.  NCSS. (1992). A Vision of Powerful Teaching and Learning in the Social Studies: Building Social Understanding and Civic Efficacy. http://www.socialstudies.org/positions/powerful  Öztürk, C. (Edit.). Sosyal bilgiler öğretimi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. 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 2 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 On the basis of the Educational Sciences BA degree qualificatons, improves his/her knowledge in the same field at the level of expertise. 5 2 Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole 4 3 Analyzes a scientific article in the field of educational sciences. 3 4 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise in the field of educational sciences. 3 5 Uses and develops individual assessment techniques. 5 6 Guides the graduates of the field of educational sciencies within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. 4 7 Gains knowledge and experience about the appliations which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. 5 8 Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. 3 9 Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences in a scientific perspective. 5 10 Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of educational sciences with the field of application. 4 11 Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the educational science-oriented applications. 5 12 Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. 3 13 Has a good command of foreign language to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. 3 14 Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. 3 15 Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. 1 16 Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. 3 17 Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. 5 18 Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. 5 19 Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. 3 20 Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 20 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 149 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.96 ECTS Credit: 6