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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| TURKISH TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | TRKS305 |
| Name | Critical Reading |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. BAŞAK KARAKOÇ ÖZTÜRK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. BAŞAK KARAKOÇ ÖZTÜRK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To comprehend the concept of critical thinking and critical thinking strategies, to understand the importance of reading and understanding, to understand reading approaches, methods and techniques, to understand the basic concepts of critical reading and the basic characteristics of critical reader, to recognize propaganda techniques, to recognize the features of text types and to make critical reading practices.
Course Content
Definition and scope of critical thinking, critical thinking strategies; the importance of reading and understanding; reading approaches, methods and techniques; basic concepts of critical reading, basic qualities of critical reader, propaganda techniques, recognition of the features of text types.and critical reading practices.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explaining the need for thinking and the basic features of thinking |
| LO02 | Categorizing thinking skills |
| LO03 | Discussing the classroom environment and teacher characteristics that support critical thinking |
| LO04 | Explain the dimensions, standards and virtues of critical thinking |
| LO05 | Explaining the basic concepts of critical reading |
| LO06 | Discussing the qualities of critical reader |
| LO07 | Discussing the obstacles of critical reading. |
| LO08 | Explaining critical reading criteria based on a scientific research |
| LO09 | Evaluating Turkish course curriculum in terms of critical reading |
| LO10 | Explaining critical reading self-efficacy and affecting variables |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They can explain the concepts and principles of Turkish sound, shape, sentence, text information and historical and contemporary Turkish dialects. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They can exlain the concepts and principles of basic language skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing) and grammar. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They can evaluate the periods of Turkish literature and the important people, events and the phenomena. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They can evaluate the developmental stages and their roles in the learning processes of primary 5-8 grade students. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They can use Turkish teaching program and the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques to teach the program to Grades 5-8. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | They can criticise and/or explain the characteristics of philosophical, literary and other works of art. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | They can use the appropriate methods and techniques to help the students improve their higher thinking skills such as critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | They can use the appropriate techniques and methods to help the students improve their reading, listening, speaking, smooth and aesthetic writing skills. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | They can develop appropriate learning materials and use the information and communication technologies in this process effectively. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | They can monitor the students´ learning processes while using the traditional methods and techniques of measurement besides the alternative measurement and evaluation methods and techniques. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | They can take individual and group responsibility to solve the problems encountered related to classroom management. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They can assess their performance objectively and make up for the deficiencies in accordance with the judgments made if they have any. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | They can acquire self-learning ability. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | They can communicate effectively with students, teachers, friends, school management and parents. | 5 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | They can improve themselves about the cultural and social aspects. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | They have the knowledge and skills required by the field of study. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | They can apply the basic principles and general objectives of education. | 4 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Empathy, active listening, the use of I language and conflict resolution skills, etc., which are the elements of effective communication. performs efficiently. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Selects literary and instructive texts suitable for students' levels from Turkish and world literature products. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies effectively in Turkish and foreign languages. | 5 |
| PLO21 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Defines problems related to Turkish teaching, conceptualizes events and phenomena, examines them with scientific methods and techniques, interprets data and develops solutions based on research. | 5 |
| PLO22 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the language acquisitions of the students in a versatile way by using different methods. | 5 |
| PLO23 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | In practice, in individual and group work, he takes responsibility for solving complex problems and fulfills his task effectively. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The concept and dimensions of critical thinking. | Examining the related literature | |
| 2 | Critical thinking strategies | Reading the related literature | |
| 3 | The importance of reading and understanding, basic reading approaches | Reading the related literature | |
| 4 | Reading methods and techniques | Reading the related literature | |
| 5 | Basic concepts of critical reading and basic qualities of critical reader | Reading the related article | |
| 6 | Main propaganda techniques | Reading the related article | |
| 7 | Properties of text types | Reading the related literature | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Critical reading practices with fictional texts | Reading and analyzing related fictional text | |
| 10 | Critical reading practices with fictional texts | Reading and analyzing related fictional text | |
| 11 | Evaluation of Critical Reading Skills of Secondary School Students | Reading the related article | |
| 12 | Evaluation of Critical Reading Skills of Secondary School Students | Reading the related article | |
| 13 | Evaluation of Turkish curriculums in terms of critical reading | Examining of Turkish curriculums | |
| 14 | Evaluation of Turkish curriculums in terms of critical reading | Examining Turkish curriculum | |
| 15 | General evaluation of the course | Self-evaluation | |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||