Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | EFMZ202 |
| Name | Principles and Methods of Education |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖZGECAN KIRIK |
| Course Instructor |
Arş.Gör. Dr. Fatma KARAÇOBAN GÜRBÜZ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Our country, as in developed countries, has entered into a new quest in teaching of science and technology to ensure an effective and lasting learning. In this context, in Principles and Methods of Teaching course, student-centered teaching, effective and meaningful learning-based, modern teaching methods and techniques in primary science education is discussed. For this purpose, the course content includes the constructivist learning theory and methods and techniques for meaningful learning.
Course Content
The course content includes Constructivism, Multiple Intelligence Theory, Microteaching, Brainstorming, Six thinking hats, Demonstration, Simulation, Concept mapping, Higher order thinking skills, Lecturing, Questioning, Discussion, Role playing and drama, Expository teaching, Cooperative learning, Problem solving, Case-based learning, Discovery learning, Inquiry-based learning, Problem-based learning, Project-based learning.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the constructivism and multiple intelligence theory. |
| LO02 | Identify teaching techniques including microteaching, brainstorming, six hats thinking, demonstration and simulations. |
| LO03 | Explain the meaningful learning theory. |
| LO04 | Draw a concept map. |
| LO05 | Tell the aim of the use of concept maps in science education. |
| LO06 | Recognize the higher order thinking skills. |
| LO07 | Explain the teaching methods in education including lecturing, questioning, discussion, role playing and dram, expository teaching, cooperative elarning, problem solving, case-based learning, discovery learning, inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, project-based elarning. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Uses family involvement strategies actively. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. | 5 |
| PLO16 | - | Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. | 0 |
| PLO18 | - | Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. | 0 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. | 0 |
| PLO20 | - | Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meeting | - | |
| 2 | Constructivist Learning Theory | Reading resources | |
| 3 | Concept map, higher order thinking skills | Reading resources | |
| 4 | Multiple intelligence theory | HW: Draw a concept map about constructivism | |
| 5 | Concepts of teaching method and technique in education, teaching techniques (microteaching, brainstorming) | HW: Draw a concept map about multiple intelligence theory | |
| 6 | Six hat thinking technique, demonstration, simulation techniques | HW: Draw a concept map about higher order thinking skills | |
| 7 | Lecturing, questioning, discussion | HW: Draw a concept map about discussion method | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Role playing and drama, expository teaching (Ausubel) | HW: Draw a concept map about Role playing and drama method | |
| 10 | Cooperative learning | HW: Draw a concept map about cooperative learning | |
| 11 | problem solving method | HW: Draw a concept map about problem solving method | |
| 12 | Case-based learning, discovery learning | HW: Draw a concept map about discovery learning | |
| 13 | Inquiry-based learning | HW: Draw a concept map about inquiry-based learning | |
| 14 | Problem-based learning | HW: Draw a concept map about problem-based learning | |
| 15 | Project-based learning | HW: Draw a concept map about project-based learning | |
| 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 |
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) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 77 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,08 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||