Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| TURKISH TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | TRKZ304 |
| Name | Writing Education |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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. BAŞAK KARAKOÇ ÖZTÜRK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. BAŞAK KARAKOÇ ÖZTÜRK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Discussing the problems of writing education by comprehending the qualifications of writing skill, understanding the principles, history and writing approaches of writing education, evaluating Turkish course curriculums based on constructivist philosophy in terms of writing skill, recognizing the variables and reasons for writing anxiety in writing education, the quality of assessment studies in writing education and It is aimed to understand the features of different assessment approaches.
Course Content
Discussing the problems of writing education by comprehending the qualities of writing skill, comprehending the principles of writing education and writing approaches, explaining the differences between writing approaches, comprehending the history of writing education, evaluating Turkish course curriculums based on constructivist theory in terms of writing skills, developing awareness of writing anxiety and the reasons for writing, understanding the assessment approaches used in education.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the place of writing skill among other language skills and its unique characteristics. |
| LO02 | Discusses the problems of writing education. |
| LO03 | Understands the principles of writing education. |
| LO04 | Understands the basic features of writing approaches and the differences between them. |
| LO05 | Understands the history of writing education. |
| LO06 | Evaluates in terms of writing skills of 2006 Turkish Curriculum. |
| LO07 | Compares in terms of writing skills of 2006 and 2015 Turkish Curriculums. |
| LO08 | Compares 2015 and 2017 Turkish curriculum in terms of writing skills. |
| LO09 | Evaluates the 2018 Turkish Curriculum in terms of writing skills. |
| LO10 | Evaluates the 2019 Turkish Curriculum in terms of writing skills. |
| LO11 | Understands the relationship between writing anxiety and different variables. |
| LO12 | Gains awareness of the reasons for writing. |
| LO13 | Understands the evaluation studies and different evaluation approaches in writing education. |
| LO14 | Researches, reads and evaluates articles on writing education. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | They can explain the concepts and principles of Turkish sound, shape, sentence, text information and historical and contemporary Turkish dialects. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | They can exlain the concepts and principles of basic language skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing) and grammar. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | They can evaluate the periods of Turkish literature and the important people, events and the phenomena. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | They can evaluate the developmental stages and their roles in the learning processes of primary 5-8 grade students. | 1 |
| PLO05 | - | They can use Turkish teaching program and the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques to teach the program to Grades 5-8. | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | They can criticise and/or explain the characteristics of philosophical, literary and other works of art. | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | 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. | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | They can use the appropriate techniques and methods to help the students improve their reading, listening, speaking, smooth and aesthetic writing skills. | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | They can develop appropriate learning materials and use the information and communication technologies in this process effectively. | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | 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 | - | They can take individual and group responsibility to solve the problems encountered related to classroom management. | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | They can assess their performance objectively and make up for the deficiencies in accordance with the judgments made if they have any. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | They can acquire self-learning ability. | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | They can communicate effectively with students, teachers, friends, school management and parents. | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | They can improve themselves about the cultural and social aspects. | 5 |
| PLO16 | - | They have the knowledge and skills required by the field of study. | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | They can apply the basic principles and general objectives of education. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The place and characteristics of writing skills among language skills | Introducing resources | |
| 2 | Problems of writing education | Reading resources for the problems of writing education | |
| 3 | Principles and product approach of writing education in the context of the problems of writing education | Reading resources for the problems of writing education | |
| 4 | Comparison of the process approach with its features and product approach | Reading resources for product and process approaches | |
| 5 | The history of writing education in the context of Turkish curriculum | Researching the history of writing education in the context of Turkish teaching programs | |
| 6 | Examining the 2006 Turkish curriculum in terms of writing skills | Examination of 2006 Turkish Language Curriculum | |
| 7 | Comparison of 2006 and 2015 Turkish curriculum in terms of writing skills | Examination of 2015 Turkish Language Curriculum | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam | |
| 9 | Comparison of 2015 and 2017 Turkish curriculum in terms of writing skills | Examination of 2017 Turkish Language Curriculum | |
| 10 | Examining the 2018 and 2019 Turkish curriculum in terms of writing skills | Examination of 2018 and 2019 Turkish Language Curriculum | |
| 11 | Examining writing anxiety in terms of different variables | Investigation of writing anxiety | |
| 12 | Examining students' reasons for writing | Examining students' reasons for writing | |
| 13 | Evaluation studies and characteristics of different evaluation approaches in writing education | Evaluation studies and characteristics of different evaluation approaches in writing education | |
| 14 | Evaluation of students' written expression studies by Turkish teachers | Reading an article on the evaluation of students' written expression studies by Turkish teachers | |
| 15 | Article review for writing education | Article research for writing education | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Term Exams | |
| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | 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 | ||