Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| SCIENCE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | FENZ207 |
| Name | Science learning and teaching strategies |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. 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 | FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. TUBA DEMİRCİOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. TUBA DEMİRCİOĞLU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills related to science learning and teaching approaches at undergraduate level.
Course Content
Approaches to science learning and teaching, current trends, problems, social, cultural and economic aspects of science teaching
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the basic theories about science learning and teaching. |
| LO02 | Know why science learning is necessary. |
| LO03 | Know that the aim of science teaching is to educate individuals who are thinking, investigating, questioning and have the ability to reach the right knowledge. |
| LO04 | Expresses the basic principles of science teaching. |
| LO05 | Explain the historical development process of science teaching. |
| LO06 | Determine which learning and teaching approaches can be used in science teaching. |
| LO07 | Design and implement classroom applications related to science teaching. |
| LO08 | Explain what are new approaches in science teaching. |
| LO09 | Analyze the problems encountered in science teaching. |
| LO10 | Comprehend what is necessary for the effective carry out of science teaching. |
| LO11 | Evaluate the effects of social, cultural and economic development on science teaching. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Explains application areas of science in everyday life. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Has life-long learning awareness. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Uses information and communication technologies effectively. | 0 |
| PLO16 | - | Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education.s . | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . | 0 |
| PLO18 | - | In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. | 0 |
| PLO19 | - | Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. | 0 |
| PLO20 | - | Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The aim of the course, the content and resources to be used in the introduction of the course | - | |
| 2 | The meaning of science learning and teaching | Reading and research about topics | |
| 3 | The aim of science education | Reading and research about topics | |
| 4 | Basic principles of science teaching | Reading and research about topics | |
| 5 | Reflections of learning and teaching approaches on science teaching | Reading and research about topics | |
| 6 | History of science teaching | Reading and research about topics | |
| 7 | Basic skills in science teaching | Reading and research about topics | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | In-class application examples | Reading and research about topics | |
| 10 | Current trends in science teaching | Reading and research about topics | |
| 11 | Issues encountered in science teaching | Reading and research about topics | |
| 12 | Components of effective science teaching | Reading and research about topics | |
| 13 | Social aspects of science teaching | Reading and research about topics | |
| 14 | Cultural aspects of science teaching | Reading and research about topics | |
| 15 | Economical consideration of science teaching | Reading and research about topics | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
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 |
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 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||