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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRIMAY SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | SAA403 |
| Name | Teaching Approaches and Practices |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AYTEN İFLAZOĞLU SABAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AYTEN İFLAZOĞLU SABAN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The main purpose of the course is to investigate the contemporary approaches to education and to study the implications of these approaches in school settings.
Course Content
In this course, the following topics are covered: Constructivism, Multiple intelligences theory, Cooperative Learning, Problem Based Learning, Brain Based Learning, Teaching Concepts, Learning Styles Based Instruction, Teaching Higher Order Thinking Skills and Teaching Values.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains general features of contemporary approaches to education |
| LO02 | Compares contemporary approaches to education and explains the similar and different features of these approaches |
| LO03 | Develops an awareness of problems encountered during the implication of contemporary approaches to education in school settings. |
| LO04 | Generates solutions to the problems encountered during the implications of contemporary approaches to education in school settings |
| LO05 | Makes suggestions to increase effectiveness of contemporary approaches to education |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the concepts and principles related to the subject areas of Primary Education (Mathematics, Turkish, Science and Technology, Life Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, etc.). | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | Evaluates the characteristics of 1st-5th year primary school students´´ development along with their role in learning. | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Evaluates the significant people, events and phenomena in the historical process in terms of their effect on educational applications. | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Uses not only the 1st- 5th grades primary education programs (Turkish, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Science, Natural Science, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, etc.) but also the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques of these programs. | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Makes a critique of art products in the light of information regarding art and describes their qualities. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Utilizes the process of generating scientific knowledge in order to solve the problems which are encountered in Primary School Education. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Utilizes appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ such high-order thinking skills as critical, creative as well as problem solving. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Plans, implements and evaluates the process of teaching and learning by taking the characteristics of students´ development, individual differences as well as the properties of the subject area into account | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Evaluates students´ learning process by means of different methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment. | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Generates appropriate learning materials in order to create effective teaching and learning processes, and uses information and communication technologies effectively during this process. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Takes responsibility both individually and within groups to solve problems encountered during the applications in primary education | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Monitors their performance and attempts to improve their professional knowledge and skills. | 3 |
| PLO13 | - | Evaluates the information she/he gains in a critical way by acquiring autonomous learning skills | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Along with their professional development, improves himself/herself in scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas in accordance with his/her interests and abilities through identifying his/her needs. | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Exchanges his/her ideas and solutions related to the field of teaching in a written or oral way effectively | 0 |
| PLO16 | - | Establishes effective communication with their students, colleagues, school management and families, and develops strategies to ensure families´ participation and support. | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Within the scope of the education system and school management, utilizes general objectives and basic principles of education in the application. | 0 |
| PLO18 | - | Develops projects and activities in order to make the social environment livable. | 0 |
| PLO19 | - | Makes self-assessment / personal opinion through observing the artistic and scientific activities as well as following the current national and international events. | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and distribution of tasks | Reading the related materials | |
| 2 | New Approaches to and Implications in Teaching | Reading the related materials | |
| 3 | Curriculum of National Education System 2017 | Reading the related materials Visiting a school and investigating teachers and students opinions about the topic | |
| 4 | Curriculum of National Education System 2005 and 4 4 4 Policy in National Education | Reading the related materials Visiting a school and investigating teachers and students opinions about the topic | |
| 5 | Constructivism | Reading the related materials Visiting a school and investigating teachers and students opinions about the topic | |
| 6 | Multiple intelligences theory | Reading the related materials Visiting a school and investigating teachers and students opinions about the topic | |
| 7 | Cooperative Learning | Reading the related materials Visiting a school and investigating teachers and students opinions about the topic | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading the related materials Visiting a school and investigating teachers and students opinions about the topic | |
| 9 | Brain Based Learning Homework submission | Reading the related materials Visiting a school and investigating teachers and students opinions about the topic | |
| 10 | Teaching Concepts | Reading the related materials Visiting a school and investigating teachers and students opinions about the topic | |
| 11 | Learning Styles Based Instruction | Reading the related materials Visiting a school and investigating teachers and students opinions about the topic | |
| 12 | Teaching Higher-Order Thinking Skills | Reading the related materials Visiting a school and investigating teachers and students opinions about the topic | |
| 13 | Teaching Values | Reading the related materials Visiting a school and investigating teachers and students opinions about the topic | |
| 14 | Assesment of the course | Revision of subjects included in the course | |
| 15 | Homework submission | Preparation for the Exam | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Homework | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |