RPD233 Curriculum Development

3 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF EDUCATION
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE PR.
Code RPD233
Name Curriculum Development
Term 2015-2016 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. MÜKERREM TAŞ (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The main purpose of this course is to discuss the importance of curriculum development in the education system, to investigate the basic principles, theoretical foundations, components and models of curriculum development.

Course Content

In this course the theoretical foundations and models of curriculum development, curriculum designs and components of curriculum such as aims, content, teaching/learning process, and evaluation are investigated.

Course Precondition

Yok

Resources

Notes

Küçükahmet, L. (1997). Eğitim programları ve öğretim. Ankara: Gazi Kitapevi. Yüksel, İ. & Sağlam, M. (2012). Eğitimde program değerlendirme. Ankara: PegemA Akademi. Demirel, Ö. (2005) Eğitimde program geliştirme. Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık Şeker, H. (2012). Eğitimde program geliştirme kavramlar ve yaklaşımlar. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık Oliva, P.F. (2005). Developing the Curriculum. (Sixth edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon, Pearson Education, Inc. Varış, F. (1996). Eğitimde program geliştirme teoriler teknikler. Ankara: Alkım Kitapçılık Yayıncılık. Ornstein, A.C., L.S.Behar-Horenstein, E.F. Pajak (2003). Contemporary Issues in Curriculum. .(Third edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon, Pearson Education, Inc.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the general features of curriculum
LO02 Explains the basic purpose, principles and conceptual distinctions of curriculum development
LO03 Realizes the importance of curriculum development in the education system
LO04 Discusses the factors influencing curriculum development
LO05 Analyzes the theoretical foundations of curriculum development
LO06 Discusses the similarities and differences of curriculum development models
LO07 Distinguishes the similarities and differences of curriculum designs
LO08 Comprehends the relationships between the dimensions of curriculum and curriculum development
LO09 Examines current trends about modern curriculum development


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance
PLO02 - Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development
PLO03 - Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning
PLO04 - Explains career development and career choice process
PLO05 - Explains scientific research methods and techniques
PLO06 - Explains classroom and behavior management approaches
PLO07 - Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology
PLO08 - Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process
PLO09 - Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics
PLO10 - Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics
PLO11 - Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels
PLO12 - Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs
PLO13 - Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling
PLO14 - Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career
PLO15 - Develops insight and is open to learning and development
PLO16 - Shows empathy and care towards people Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships
PLO17 - In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest.
PLO18 - Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place
PLO19 - Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to the course Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
2 Curriculum types Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
3 The general features and basic principles of the curriculum development Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
4 The historical and philosophical foundations of curriculum development Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
5 The political, economic and psychological foundations of curriculum development Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
6 The social and individual foundations of curriculum development Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
7 Models of curriculum development Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
8 Midterm Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
9 Curriculum designs Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
10 Needs analysis, planning and curriculum development Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
11 Curriculum goals and objectives Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
12 Curriculum goals and objectives Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
13 The content of curriculum Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
14 Curriculum and Instruction Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
15 Evaluating the Curriculum Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
16 Final exam Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature
17 Final exam Reading the related materials and reviewing the related literature


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 -20
1. Midterm Exam 100 -20
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 200 -20
1. Final Exam - 60
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
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 (Hour) 80
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,20
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 06.04.2016 02:01