Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRIMAY SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | SNFZ104 |
| Name | Basic Science in Elementary School |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATİH MATYAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. FATİH MATYAR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the students the subjects and principles of science and to teach the general knowledge about science subjects in primary school programs.
Course Content
The subject and principles of nature / science, basic concepts of science,the place of science among other sciences, historical development, the aims of science education, general information about the science subjects in the primary school curriculum, their characteristics and their daily life counterparts and usage areas.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gaining knowledge about the subject of Nature and Science |
| LO02 | Basic concepts of science, understanding of the place of science among other sciences |
| LO03 | Understanding of the aims of science education |
| LO04 | Comprehension of sensory organs, support and movement |
| LO05 | Learning of respiratory and circulatory system |
| LO06 | Comprehension of the force concept |
| LO07 | Learning about of magnets |
| LO08 | Learning about of material volume and mass |
| LO09 | Learning of properties that qualify substance |
| LO10 | Learning of the state of the substances |
| LO11 | Learning of matter and substance and pure substance |
| LO12 | Comprehension of lighting technologies |
| LO13 | Understanding the differences of living things |
| LO14 | Learning of electric vehicles in our lives |
| LO15 | Recognition of our planet |
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.). | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO06 | - | Utilizes the process of generating scientific knowledge in order to solve the problems which are encountered in Primary School Education. | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Utilizes appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ such high-order thinking skills as critical, creative as well as problem solving. | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | Takes responsibility both individually and within groups to solve problems encountered during the applications in primary education | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Monitors their performance and attempts to improve their professional knowledge and skills. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | Exchanges his/her ideas and solutions related to the field of teaching in a written or oral way effectively | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Establishes effective communication with their students, colleagues, school management and families, and develops strategies to ensure families´ participation and support. | 4 |
| PLO17 | - | Within the scope of the education system and school management, utilizes general objectives and basic principles of education in the application. | 4 |
| PLO18 | - | Develops projects and activities in order to make the social environment livable. | 4 |
| PLO19 | - | Makes self-assessment / personal opinion through observing the artistic and scientific activities as well as following the current national and international events. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The subject of Nature and Science, Principles of Science | Reading related chapter | |
| 2 | Basic concepts of science, place of science among other sciences | Reading related chapter | |
| 3 | Historical development of science, objectives of science education | Reading related chapter | |
| 4 | Sensory organs and senses, support and movement | Reading related chapter | |
| 5 | Breathing, blood circulation in the body, | Reading related chapter | |
| 6 | Knowing the force, Effect of the force on the motion of the objects, Does the force change the Shape of the Objects | Reading related chapter | |
| 7 | Magnets, Getting to know the magnets, use areas of the mMagnets | Reading related chapter | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | |
| 9 | Let's get to know the material, features that do not qualify, swimming in water and sinking | Reading related chapter | |
| 10 | The states of matter, solids, liquids, gases | Reading related chapter | |
| 11 | Substance and object, pure substance and mixture, separation of mixtures, economic value of mixtures | Reading related chapter | |
| 12 | Appropriate illumination, light pollution from Past to present sunlight lighting technologies | Reading related chapter | |
| 13 | Journey to the world of living | Reading related chapter | |
| 14 | Electric vehicles in our lives | Reading related chapter | |
| 15 | Let's recognize our planet | Reading related chapter | |
| 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. 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||