Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PRIMAY SCHOOL TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | SNFZ302 |
| Name | Teaching Social Studies |
| 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 | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALPER YONTAR |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALPER YONTAR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALPER YONTAR (Bahar) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide prospective teachers with basic knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the Social Studies teaching.
Course Content
The content of the course consists of basic knowledge, skills and attitudes such as definition of the Social Studies, curriculum, strategy, methods and techniques, and assessment.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the definition and scope of the Social Studies. |
| LO02 | Evaluates the historical development of the Social Studies teaching in the world and Turkey. |
| LO03 | Explains the basic disciplines and fields of study that Social Studies uses. |
| LO04 | Gives examples of literacy types in Social Studies. |
| LO05 | Evaluates the Social Studies curriculum. |
| LO06 | Explain the strategies, methods and techniques that can be used in the Social Studies teaching. |
| LO07 | Explains the concept teaching approaches with examples in the Social Studies course. |
| LO08 | Develops a sample activity for teaching skills in the Social Studies course. |
| LO09 | Explains the value teaching approaches with examples in the Social Studies course. |
| LO10 | Explains the measurement-evaluation methods that can be used in the Social Studies course. |
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. | 3 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO06 | - | Utilizes the process of generating scientific knowledge in order to solve the problems which are encountered in Primary School Education. | 3 |
| 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 | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Evaluates students´ learning process by means of different methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment. | 5 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 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. | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | Exchanges his/her ideas and solutions related to the field of teaching in a written or oral way effectively | 2 |
| PLO16 | - | Establishes effective communication with their students, colleagues, school management and families, and develops strategies to ensure families´ participation and support. | 1 |
| PLO17 | - | Within the scope of the education system and school management, utilizes general objectives and basic principles of education in the application. | 1 |
| PLO18 | - | Develops projects and activities in order to make the social environment livable. | 3 |
| PLO19 | - | Makes self-assessment / personal opinion through observing the artistic and scientific activities as well as following the current national and international events. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEETING, INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION | No | |
| 2 | HISTORY OF SOCIAL STUDIES AND THEIR PLACE IN BASIC EDUCATION | Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject | |
| 3 | BASIC DISCIPLINES AND FIELDS OF STUDY IN SOCIAL STUDY EDUCATION | Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject | |
| 4 | LITERACY IN SOCIAL STUDIES | Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject | |
| 5 | SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION PROGRAM | Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject | |
| 6 | SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION PROGRAM | Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject | |
| 7 | STRATEGY, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES THAT CAN BE USED IN SOCIAL STUDY TEACHING | Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying the topics covered | |
| 9 | EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS USED IN SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING | Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject | |
| 10 | SKILLS IN SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING | Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject | |
| 11 | VALUES EDUCATION IN SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE | Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject | |
| 12 | DEMOCRACY EDUCATION IN SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE | Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject | |
| 13 | HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION IN SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE | Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject | |
| 14 | ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING | Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject | |
| 15 | ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING | Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying the topics covered | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying the topics covered |
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 | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||