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  Course Description
Course Name : EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Course Code : SGK401

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SONGÜL TÜMKAYA

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines interpersonal communication.
Learns communication model, communication elements and features.
İllustrates the elements that prevents interpersonal communication.
Evaluates the elements that makes communication easy, the role of emotions and their usage in communication.
Debates conflict in communication and its prevention.
İllustrates listening and feedback.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is, to teach interpersonal communication methods and communication model, communication elements and features, active listening and feedback, the elements that prevents interpersonal communication

Course Contents : Explanation of interpersonal communication, communication model, communication elements and features, active listening and feedback, the elements that prevents interpersonal communication (source, channel, receiver), the elements that makes communication easy, the role of emotions and their usage in communication, conflict in communication and its prevention, important elements of student, teacher, parent communication, application of communication.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Primary School Teaching İsmail Hakkı Tonguç Class room


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Explanation of interpersonal communication reading Lecture Question-Answer Group Study Discussion
2 Explanation of interpersonal communication, communication model reading Lecture Question-Answer Group Study Discussion
3 Explanation of interpersonal communication, communication model, communication elements and features reading Lecture Question-Answer Group Study Discussion
4 Active listening and feedback Drama Lecture Question-Answer Group Study Discussion
5 The elements that prevents interpersonal communication (source, channel, receiver), reading Lecture Question-Answer Group Study Discussion
6 The elements that makes communication easy, the role of emotions reading Lecture Question-Answer Group Study Discussion
7 Midterm Exams exam preparation test
8 The role of emotions observation Lecture Question-Answer Group Study Discussion
9 The role of emotions their usage in communication reading Lecture Question-Answer Group Study Discussion
10 The conflict in communication and its prevention reading Lecture Question-Answer Group Study Discussion
11 The important elements in communication with student reading Lecture Question-Answer Group Study Discussion
12 The important elements in communication with teacher reading Lecture Question-Answer Group Study Discussion
13 The important elements in communication with parent reading Lecture Question-Answer Group Study Discussion
14 The application of communication. reading Lecture Question-Answer Group Study Discussion


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
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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 Explains the concepts and principles related to the subject areas of Primary Education (Mathematics, Turkish, Science and Technology, Life Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, etc.). 0
2 Evaluates the characteristics of 1st-5th year primary school students’ development along with their role in learning. 0
3 Evaluates the significant people, events and phenomena in the historical process in terms of their effect on educational applications. 0
4 Utilizes the process of generating scientific knowledge in order to solve the problems which are encountered in Primary School Education. 0
5 Uses not only the 1st- 5th grades primary education programs (Turkish, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Science, Natural Science, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, etc.) but also the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques of these programs. 0
6 Makes a critique of art products in the light of information regarding art and describes their qualities. 0
7 Utilizes appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ such high-order thinking skills as critical, creative as well as problem solving. 5
8 Plans, implements and evaluates the process of teaching and learning by taking the characteristics of students´ development, individual differences as well as the properties of the subject area into account 0
9 Evaluates students´ learning process by means of different methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment. 0
10 Generates appropriate learning materials in order to create effective teaching and learning processes, and uses information and communication technologies effectively during this process. 3
11 Takes responsibility both individually and within groups to solve problems encountered during the applications in primary education 0
12 Monitors their performance and attempts to improve their professional knowledge and skills. 5
13 Evaluates the information she/he gains in a critical way by acquiring autonomous learning skills 5
14 Exchanges his/her ideas and solutions related to the field of teaching in a written or oral way effectively 0
15 Establishes effective communication with their students, colleagues, school management and families, and develops strategies to ensure families´ participation and support. 5
16 Within the scope of the education system and school management, utilizes general objectives and basic principles of education in the application. 0
17 Develops projects and activities in order to make the social environment livable. 0
18 Makes self-assessment / personal opinion through observing the artistic and scientific activities as well as following the current national and international events. 0
19 Along with their professional development, improves himself/herself in scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas in accordance with his/her interests and abilities through identifying his/her needs. 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) 10 3 30
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 85
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.4
ECTS Credit: 3