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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction To Educational Sciences

Course Code : MB 101

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FATMA SADIK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the basic concepts related to the education (learning, teaching, education, formal and informal education, curriculum, teaching program, syllabus etc.)
Defines education types and gives examples.
Explains education´s relationship with other sciences(Philosophy, sociology, Economy, Psychology and Law, etc...) as a science.
Discusses the objectives and the functions of the education system.
Explains the importance and the difficulties of carrying out a research in Educational Sciences.
Becomes aware of the importance of teaching as a profession.
Explains the duties and responsibilities of the teacher in a school and class environment.
Discusses the features of a modern teacher.
Analyzes the structure of Turkish education system.
Becomes aware of the modern tendencies in educational sciences.
Gives examples to the research methods used in educational sciences.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : It is aimed to form an understanding about basic concepts of education, objectives and functions of education and the relationship of teaching and education as a profession with the other branches of science.

Course Contents : Basic concepts of education, the relationship Between education and other sciences, and the Functions (education, philosophical, social, legal, Psychological, economic, political), historical Development of science education, 21st century Trends in educational sciences, education, science, Research methods, structure and properties of the Turkish National Education System, The role of The teacher education system, teaching Profession, teacher education practices and Developments in the field

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 Basic concepts related to the education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
2 The objectives and functions of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
3 Philosophical foundations of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
4 Economic foundations of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
5 Psychological foundation of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
6 Psychological foundation of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion, case study
7 Midterm
8 Legal and political foundations of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy question-answer, discussion, case study
9 Social foundations of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy question-answer, discussion, case study, brainstorming
10 Social changes and innovation concerning education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy question-answer, discussion, case study, brainstorming
11 The historical development of education Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer
12 Teaching as a profession Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy question-answer, discussion, brainstorming
13 School and class environment Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Research-analysis strategy, lecture, discussion
14 Research methods in educational sciences Scaning books, articles and studies related to the topic and doing prestudy Lecture, question-answer, discussion
15 Final
16/17 Final


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Defines education as a science and decribe their relationship with other sciences
 Şişman, M., 2006, Eğitim Bilime Giriş
 Erdem, M.,1998, Öğretmenlik Mesleğine Giriş
 Sönmez, V., 2000, Öğretmen El Kitabı
 Türkoğlu, A., 2002, 109 Soruda Eğitime Giriş
 Başaran, E.,1991, Eğitime Giriş
 Kılbaş, Ş., 2003, Eğitime Giriş
 Fidan, N., Erdem, M. 1999, Eğitime Giriş
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 40
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 Gains the ability to apply the acquired information in the teaching methods lessons of physical education and sport to teaching steps. 2
2 Allows his students to assess their own development and uses this outcome to improve his teaching. Knows and applies the basic principles of the National Education System. 3
3 Gains the ability to have an adequate level of knowledge in the field of physical education and sport, and to transfer his information. Gains the ability to use the necessary instructional, communication and information technologies to improve the quality of teaching. 3
4 Directs students to sport branches according to their abilities. Organizes and executes sports events. Gains the necessary skills to prepare and manage April 23rd and May 19th fests. Aplies the right amount of sports load on students according to their ages and levels and uses athletic training methods 1
5 Develops the ability to express himself orally and in writing 5
6 Gains the ability to apply acquired knowledge in teaching profession lessons 3
7 Has an adequate level of foreign language to understand and follow the new knowledge about his profession and to communicate with their colleagues. 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 100
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4
ECTS Credit: 4