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Course Description Course Name : Special Teaching Methods II Course Code : MB 409 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ÖZGECAN TAŞTAN KIRIK Asst.Prof.Dr. SEDAT UÇAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Applies the 4-8 grade elementary science curriculum Develops the solution to the problems developed in classroom settings. uses appropriate methods to develop critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem solving skills. designs instructional materials to overcome students needs. applies contemporary methods to construct student´s own knowledge. evaluates students´ gains with different methods. uses information and communication technologies effectively Acts as a responsible person who considers the democracy, human rights, social, scientific, and ethical issues. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : MB 310 Methods of Teaching Science I Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Students are expected to prepare a lesson plan and teach this plan within the classroom (micro teaching method). Students are expected to use the knowledge and skills they gained in other method classes. Course Contents : Topics from the elementary science curriculum. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Science lab   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introducation None 2 Planning the class İnvestigation of science curriculum cooperative learning, discovery learning, question-answer, discussion, brain storming, 3 Micro-teaching Preparation of assigned student. cooperative learning, discovery learning, question-answer, discussion, brain storming, demonstration, experiment 4 Micro-teaching Preparation of assigned student. cooperative learning, discovery learning, question-answer, discussion, brain storming, demonstration, experiment 5 Micro-teaching Preparation of assigned student. cooperative learning, discovery learning, question-answer, discussion, brain storming, demonstration, experiment 6 Micro-teaching Preparation of assigned student. cooperative learning, discovery learning, question-answer, discussion, brain storming, demonstration, experiment 7 Micro-teaching Preparation of assigned student. cooperative learning, discovery learning, question-answer, discussion, brain storming, demonstration, experiment 8 Midterm None 9 Micro-teaching Preparation of assigned student. cooperative learning, discovery learning, question-answer, discussion, brain storming, demonstration, experiment 10 Micro-teaching Preparation of assigned student. cooperative learning, discovery learning, question-answer, discussion, brain storming, demonstration, experiment 11 Micro-teaching Preparation of assigned student. cooperative learning, discovery learning, question-answer, discussion, brain storming, demonstration, experiment 12 Micro-teaching Preparation of assigned student. cooperative learning, discovery learning, question-answer, discussion, brain storming, demonstration, experiment 13 Micro-teaching Preparation of assigned student. cooperative learning, discovery learning, question-answer, discussion, brain storming, demonstration, experiment 14 Discussion Discussion, question-answer, brainstorming 15 Discussion Discussion, question-answer, brainstorming 16/17 Final Exams None   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Fen ve Teknoloji Ders Kitabı (4-8. Sınıf), MEB  Fen ve Teknoloji Dersi 4-8. Sınıf Programı, web adresi: http://ttkb.meb.gov.tr/ogretmen/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=74 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 100 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 Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. 0 2 Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. 0 3 Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. 0 4 Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. 0 5 Explains application areas of science in everyday life. 0 6 Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. 5 7 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 5 8 Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. 4 9 Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . 0 10 Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. 0 11 Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. 5 12 Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. 0 13 Has life-long learning awareness. 0 14 Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. 0 15 Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 4 16 Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education. 0 17 Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . 0 18 Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. 0 19 Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical 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) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 13 13 Total Workload: 88 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52 ECTS Credit: 4