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Course Description Course Name : TURKISH EDUCATION SYSTEM and SCHOOL MANAGEMENT Course Code : MB 314 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the contents of this course. Recognizes the problems and the quests related to primary education systems in the world and in Turkey, Knows the legal basis of the historical development of the national education system in Turkey Knows the structure and functioning of Turkey´s national education system. Knows about the student, educational sub-systems, their purpose and functioning. Analyzes the key issues related to education. Uses the scientific method in diagnosing and solving problems related to education. Develops suggestions for resolving the problems related to education. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to provide information about the school administration and the Turkish Education System. Course Contents : The contents of this course include the history of the Turkish education system; the history of the school management and current educational system 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 Introduction to the course none Lecture, question-answer, discussion 2 The Historical Development of the Turkish Education System none Lecture, question-answer, discussion 3 System as a concept and its characteristics none Lecture, question-answer, discussion 4 Legal Basis of the Turkish Education System none Lecture, question-answer, discussion 5 Structure and Functioning of the Turkish Education System none Lecture, question-answer, discussion 6 Education Management none Lecture, question-answer, discussion 7 School management none Lecture, question-answer, discussion 8 Exam Exam 9 School Management and Educational Leadership none Lecture, question-answer, discussion 10 School Management Processes none Lecture, question-answer, discussion 11 Human Resource Management in Schools none Lecture, question-answer, discussion 12 School Management none Lecture, question-answer, discussion 13 Educational inspection none Lecture, question-answer, discussion 14 Student presentations homework Presentation 15 Student presentations homework Presentation 16/17 Final exam Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Adem, M. (2005). Ulusal Eğitim Politikamız ve Finansmanı. Ankara: Ankara Üniv.  Başaran, İ. E. (2006). Türkiye Eğitim Sistemi. Ankara.  Ergün, M. (1997). Atatürk Devri Türk Eğitimi. Ankara: Ocak Yayınları.  MEB. (1998). Cumhuriyet’in 75 Yılında Gelişme ve Hedefler. Ankara: MEB.  Kaya, Y. K. (1984). İnsan Yetiştirme Düzenimiz. Ankara: Hacettepe Üniversitesi. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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 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. 0 6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 0 7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 0 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. 0 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. 0 10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 3 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. 0 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 5 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 0 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. 5 17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 0 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 0 19 They value life-long learning. 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) 13 2 26     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 62 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.48 ECTS Credit: 2