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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRIMAY 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 |
Prof. Dr. ÖZLEM KAF
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. AYTEN İFLAZOĞLU SABAN (Bahar) (B 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.
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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 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. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | Evaluates the significant people, events and phenomena in the historical process in terms of their effect on educational applications. | 0 |
| 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. | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Monitors their performance and attempts to improve their professional knowledge and skills. | 0 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 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 | ||