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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRIMAY SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | SNFZ305 |
| Name | Science Teaching |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATİH MATYAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. FATİH MATYAR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. FATİH MATYAR (Güz) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
Understanding the properties of scientific method, aims of science education, scientific method, scientific process skills and how they are gained.
Course Content
Basic concepts of science and science education; science, technology, characteristics of scientific knowledge and scientific method, science and technology literacy, science-technology-society-environment relations, attitudes towards science, science education purposes, the historical development of Turkey and the world in science education, constructivist approach and science learning, cognitive development and science education, characteristics of primary school science program and its relation with other courses, developing scientific process skills and sample applications.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learning basic concepts in science education |
| LO02 | Understanding of scientific process skills |
| LO03 | Understanding of science subjects for primary school |
| LO04 | Understanding the aims of science education |
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.). | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Evaluates the characteristics of 1st-5th year primary school students´´ development along with their role in learning. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Evaluates the significant people, events and phenomena in the historical process in terms of their effect on educational applications. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Utilizes the process of generating scientific knowledge in order to solve the problems which are encountered in Primary School Education. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Utilizes appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ such high-order thinking skills as critical, creative as well as problem solving. | 5 |
| 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 | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Evaluates students´ learning process by means of different methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment. | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | Generates appropriate learning materials in order to create effective teaching and learning processes, and uses information and communication technologies effectively during this process. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Evaluates the information she/he gains in a critical way by acquiring autonomous learning skills | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | Exchanges his/her ideas and solutions related to the field of teaching in a written or oral way effectively | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Establishes effective communication with their students, colleagues, school management and families, and develops strategies to ensure families´ participation and support. | 5 |
| PLO17 | - | Within the scope of the education system and school management, utilizes general objectives and basic principles of education in the application. | 4 |
| PLO18 | - | Develops projects and activities in order to make the social environment livable. | 4 |
| PLO19 | - | Makes self-assessment / personal opinion through observing the artistic and scientific activities as well as following the current national and international events. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts of science and science education | Reading related chapter | |
| 2 | Features of science, technology, scientific knowledge and scientific method | Reading related chapter | |
| 3 | Science and technology literacy | Reading related chapter | |
| 4 | Science-technology-society-environment relations | Reading related chapter | |
| 5 | Attitudes towards science | Reading related chapter | |
| 6 | The purpose of science education | Reading related chapter | |
| 7 | The historical development of science education in Turkey and the world | Reading related chapter | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | |
| 9 | Constructivist approach and science learning | Reading related chapter | |
| 10 | Cognitive development and science education | Reading related chapter | |
| 11 | Multiple intelligence approach | Reading related chapter | |
| 12 | Project based learning | Reading related chapter | |
| 13 | Environmental education | Reading related chapter | |
| 14 | Primary school science curriculum and its relationship with other courses | Reading related chapter | |
| 15 | Developing scientific process skills and sample applications | Reading related chapter | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam |
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 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||