| Course Description |
|
| Course Name |
: |
Geographical Applications |
|
| Course Code |
: |
AS 104 |
|
| Course Type |
: |
Optional |
|
| Level of Course |
: |
First Cycle |
|
| Year of Study |
: |
1 |
|
| Course Semester |
: |
Spring (16 Weeks) |
|
| ECTS |
: |
3 |
|
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
: |
Instructor ABDULLAH BALCIOĞULLARI
|
|
| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
: |
Is aware of the importance of map use in geography.
Interprets maps in accordance with the rules of geography.
Draws on the basic elements of the map
Draws the map according to the rules
Converts the given table to chart.
Draws graphs out of geographical data and interprets the graphs.
|
|
| Mode of Delivery |
: |
Face-to-Face |
|
| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
: |
None |
|
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
: |
None |
|
| Aim(s) of Course |
: |
Comprehension of the basic skills and research methods of a geography lesson and their use in geographical research. |
|
| Course Contents |
: |
Geography, map reading, interpretation, mapping according to purpose, creating a chart, table, flip chart, geography and research methods. |
|
| Language of Instruction |
: |
Turkish |
|
| Work Place |
: |
Social Studies Classroom |
|
|
Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
|
1 |
Geographical skills and geographical applications |
Geographical investigation skills |
Lecture, question - answer, group work |
|
2 |
The importance of geography and use of maps |
Article review the use of teaching the map |
Lecture, question - answer, group work |
|
3 |
The principles of Map Interpretation |
Examination of a variety of maps, atlases and maps |
Lecture, question - answer, group work |
|
4 |
Map elements that must be present and their necessity. |
Tracing paper, drawing pen and atlases to provide |
Soru - cevap, grup çalışması |
|
5 |
Map drawing techniques |
Tracing paper, drawing pen and atlases to provide |
Soru - cevap, grup çalışması |
|
6 |
Ways to reach the geographical data |
Classification Geographic sources of information |
Lecture, question - answer, group work |
|
7 |
Examination of the various maps |
Tracing paper, drawing pen and possession of atlas |
Lecture, question - answer, group work |
|
8 |
Midterm Exam |
The interim evaluation of the work |
Question - answer, group work |
|
9 |
Analyzing geographic data |
Classification of the data obtained |
Question - answer, group work |
|
10 |
The table and graph generation methods |
Ruler, paper, meteorological and climatological data preparation |
Question - answer, group work |
|
11 |
Editing the data |
Ruler, paper, meteorological and climatological data preparation |
Question - answer, group work |
|
12 |
The use of tables and graphs in geography |
Flip chart data |
Question - answer, group work |
|
13 |
Generating a graph from various graphical data |
Flip chart data |
Lecture, question - answer, group work |
|
14 |
Computer and Internet use in geospatial applications |
Organizing data on a computer |
Lecture, question - answer, group work |
|
15 |
Overall evaluation |
Reporting studies |
Question - answer, group work |
|
16/17 |
Final Exam |
Reporting studies |
Question - answer, group work |
|
|
| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
|
1 |
They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. |
0 |
|
2 |
They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. |
0 |
|
3 |
They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. |
0 |
|
4 |
They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. |
0 |
|
5 |
They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. |
5 |
|
6 |
The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. |
1 |
|
7 |
They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. |
1 |
|
8 |
They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. |
4 |
|
9 |
They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. |
2 |
|
10 |
They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. |
0 |
|
11 |
They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. |
0 |
|
12 |
They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. |
2 |
|
13 |
They recognize scientific basis of education. |
4 |
|
14 |
They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. |
3 |
|
15 |
They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. |
0 |
|
16 |
They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. |
2 |
|
17 |
They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. |
4 |
|
18 |
They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. |
0 |
|
19 |
They value life-long learning. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
|
|