EFMZ202 Principles and Methods of Education

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF EDUCATION
PRIMAY SCHOOL TEACHING PR.
Code EFMZ202
Name Principles and Methods of Education
Term 2021-2022 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 Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ÖZGECAN KIRIK
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. ÖZLEM KAF (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. AKIN EFENDİOĞLU (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.

Course Precondition

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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

Update Time: 29.04.2025 11:52