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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| SCIENCE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | FENZ301 |
| Name | Science Teaching I |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 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. SEDAT UÇAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÖZGECAN KIRIK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. SEDAT UÇAR (Güz) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to gain the theories, strategies, methods and techniques related to science teaching practically.
Course Content
The content of this course consists of the aims of science education, science literacy, learning theories, misconceptions, teaching strategies, cooperative learning, laboratory techniques, laboratory safety, use of simple materials in science teaching, concept teaching, use of scientific models, preparation of lesson plans and implementation.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Lists the aims of science education. |
| LO02 | Explains widely used learning theories in science education. |
| LO03 | Uses methods and techniques used in science education in lesson plans. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains application areas of science in everyday life. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has life-long learning awareness. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | 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. | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education.s . | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | 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. | |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description of the course, expectations from students, in-year studies, in-year evaluations and final. Resources to use. Presentation of the evaluation criteria to be used. Lesson plan example. For the final project, demonstration and discussion of the sample applications from the past years. | Readings | |
| 2 | Aims of science teaching. Science literacy. | Readings | |
| 3 | Learning theories widely used in science teaching, | Readings | |
| 4 | Instructional strategies, methods, techniques, materials and applications (teaching by presentation strategy, discovery learning strategy, cooperative learning, demonstration). | Readings | |
| 5 | Instructional strategies, methods, techniques, materials and applications (teaching by presentation strategy, discovery learning strategy, cooperative learning, demonstration). | Readings | |
| 6 | Concept teaching and the use of graphical tools (concept map, v-diagram, what I know-what I wonder-what I have learned charts etc.) | Readings | |
| 7 | Common misconceptions in science, | Readings | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Laboratory techniques, laboratory safety, | Lesson plans and presentations prepared | |
| 10 | Using simple materials in science teaching, | Lesson plans and presentations prepared | |
| 11 | Teaching technique with analogies. Use of scientific models in science teaching; | Lesson plans and presentations prepared | |
| 12 | Some technologies used in science teaching: Augmented reality, Phet simulations | Lesson plans and presentations prepared | |
| 13 | Preparation and implementation of a lesson plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques | Lesson plans and presentations prepared | |
| 14 | Preparation and implementation of a lesson plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques | Lesson plans and presentations prepared | |
| 15 | Preparation and implementation of a lesson plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques | Lesson plans and presentations prepared | |
| 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 | 50 | 20 |
| 2. Homework | 50 | 20 |
| 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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||