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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| SCIENCE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | FTO304 |
| Name | Nature and History of Science |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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 | Prof. Dr. ÖZGECAN KIRIK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÖZGECAN KIRIK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. ÖZGECAN KIRIK (Bahar) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
To acquaint students with nature of science, development of scientific thinking and philosophy of science.
Course Content
Definition of science: aims, features, development and phases. History of science: Philosophy of Science, philosophical ideas, the effects of philosophical ideas on scientific development, history of invention. Epistemology, ontology: Nature of scientific concept, scientific knowledge and its features, existence concept. Scientific methods: Scientific thinking, Scientific inquiry. Science and society: Sociology of Science and Anthropology of Science, scientific ethic, the examples in history of science
Course Precondition
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Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define nature of knowledge and science. |
| LO02 | Recognize the philosophical movements that affect science and compare their properties with each other. |
| LO03 | Explain epistemology, ontology, science sociology and anthropology, science ethics. |
| LO04 | Question his/her own epistemological and scientific beliefs and the reasons for his/her beliefs. |
| LO05 | Question the events scientifically. |
| LO06 | Distinguish between scientific knowledge and dogmatic knowledge. |
| LO07 | Develops proposals about teaching activities necessary to use scientific thinking and scientific inquiry features in teaching life and to bring them to students. |
| LO08 | Recognize scientists who have studied physiscal science in the history of science. |
| LO09 | Discuss the aspects of nature of science in the context of current scientific developments . |
| LO10 | Relate the concepts in the science curriculum with nature of science. |
| LO11 | Recognize the approaches used to teach nature of science. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Explains application areas of science in everyday life. | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. | 5 |
| PLO13 | - | Has life-long learning awareness. | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | Uses information and communication technologies effectively. | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education.s . | 4 |
| PLO17 | - | Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . | 4 |
| PLO18 | - | In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. | 4 |
| PLO19 | - | Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. | 4 |
| PLO20 | - | Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Informing about the lesson and sharing the syllabus | non | |
| 2 | What is science and not science | Bilimin Doğası, Gelişimi ve Öğretimi (Nature of Science , Its Development and Teaching) (Nilgün Yenice): Chapter 1 | |
| 3 | Philosophy of science | Bilimin Doğası, Gelişimi ve Öğretimi (Nature of Science , Its Development and Teaching) (Nilgün Yenice): Chapter 2 | |
| 4 | Nature of science and scientific inquiry | Bilimin Doğası, Gelişimi ve Öğretimi (Nature of Science , Its Development and Teaching) (Nilgün Yenice): Chapter 7 | |
| 5 | Historical overview of the emergence of science | Bilimin Doğası, Gelişimi ve Öğretimi (Nature of Science , Its Development and Teaching) (Nilgün Yenice): Chapter 1 | |
| 6 | Epistemology, nature of scientific concepts, scientific knowledge and its properties | Fen Bilimleri Öğretiminde Bilimin Doğası (The Nature of Science in Teaching Science) (Murat Demirbaş): 3. Bölüm | |
| 7 | Approaches to teach nature of science | Bilimin Doğası, Gelişimi ve Öğretimi (Nature of Science , Its Development and Teaching) (Nilgün Yenice): Chapter 6 | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading related chapters | |
| 9 | Cooperative learning activity: Can the cholesterol we know enemy be innocent | Reading the activity and searching the related concepts before coming to class | |
| 10 | Cooperative learning activity: 'Artifical life' breakthrough announced by scientists | Reading the activity and searching the related concepts before coming to class | |
| 11 | Cooperative learning activity: Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) | Reading the activity and searching the related concepts before coming to class | |
| 12 | Cooperative learning activity: Nuclear Energy and Turkey | Reading the activity and searching the related concepts before coming to class | |
| 13 | Cooperative learning activity: Cloning | Reading the activity and searching the related concepts before coming to class | |
| 14 | Cooperative learning activity:Hypatia from Alexandria | Reading the activity and searching the related concepts before coming to class | |
| 15 | Cooperative learning activity:Historical Review of Theories of Atom | Reading the activity and searching the related concepts before coming to class | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |