Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| FACULTY OF EDUCATION | |
| Code | EFMS008 |
| Name | Informal Outdoor Learning Environments |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses FAKULTE_SOSYAL_SECMELI FAKULTE_SOSYAL_SECMELI |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. MÜNİRE AKGÜL |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. MÜNİRE AKGÜL
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. ÖMER TUĞRUL KARA (Güz) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Doç. Dr. MUZAFFER SENCER ÖZSEZER (Güz) (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. ÖMER TUĞRUL KARA (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) Öğr. Gör. MÜNİRE AKGÜL (Bahar) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Doç. Dr. MUZAFFER SENCER ÖZSEZER (Bahar) (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
To identify outdoor learning environments and to gain the skill of organizing these environments which support learning; to identify the methods and techniques suitable for outdoor learning environments; to gain the skill of planning, implementing and evaluating the outdoor learning activities according to the outcomes.
Course Content
The concepts of outdoor education and learning; the scope and importance of outdoor learning; instruction in outdoor environments; instructional methods, techniques (project based learning, etc) and instructional materials; outdoor learning environments (museums, science centers, zoos, botanics, planetariums, industrial enterprises, national parks; science festivals, science camps, natural environments..etc); improvements of outdoor learning environments; planning, implementing and evaluating outdoor learning environments
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the concepts of out-of-school learning environments. |
| LO02 | Explains the importance of out-of-school learning environments. |
| LO03 | Designs out-of-school learning activities. |
| LO04 | Relates out-of-school learning activities to the course and determines the outcomes. |
| LO05 | Examines different guides within the scope of out-of-school learning environments. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and explanation of the curriculum | None | |
| 2 | Examination of proposed acquirements for the course to be taught | studying proposed acquirements related to the subject area by grade levels | |
| 3 | Examination of proposed teaching methods and techniques for the course | studying proposed teaching methods and techniques related to subject area | |
| 4 | Discussion of what is informal (outdoor) learning environments, considering definitions and thebasic concepts about it | Literature review and report preparation | |
| 5 | Addressing the scope and importance of informal (outdoor) learning environments | Literature review and report preparation | |
| 6 | Examination of teaching methods and techniques suitable for informal (outdoor) learning environments | Literature review and report preparation | |
| 7 | Preparation of materials suitable for informal (outdoor) learning environments and examining their use | Literature review and report preparation | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study for mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Diversification of informal (outdoor) learning environments(such as museums, science centers, botanical gardens, industrial establishments, science festivals, science camps, natural environments) | Literature review and report preparation | |
| 10 | Diversification of informal (outdoor) learning environments (such as museums, science centers, botanical gardens, industrial establishments, science festivals, science camps, natural environments) | Literature review and report preparation | |
| 11 | Explaining the relationship between the informal (outdoor) learning environments and the methodology related to the course and its use | Literature review and report preparation | |
| 12 | Preparing plans or models involving learning in informal (outdoor) learning environments | Preparing plans | |
| 13 | Discussing the models or the plans prepared by the students which include informal (outdoor) learning environments | Make corrections on their plan | |
| 14 | Discussing the models or the plans prepared by the students which include informal (outdoor) learning environments | Make corrections on their plan | |
| 15 | Evaluation of content, methods and techniques of the course | Study for content of the course | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study for the term exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study for the term exam |
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 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Final Exam | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 92 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,68 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||