Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| SCIENCE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | FENZ302 |
| Name | Science Teaching II |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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 | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖZGECAN KIRIK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÖZGECAN KIRIK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. ÖZGECAN KIRIK (Bahar) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the strategies, methods and techniques commonly used in science teaching.
Course Content
The content of this course includes teaching strategies, methods, techniques, materials and applications that are widely used in science teaching; (scientific process skills, importance and development of engineering and design skills, inquiry-based teaching strategy, argumentation, concept cartoons, predict-observe-explain strategy, learning cycle (5E and 7E); problem-based teaching method, project based teaching method, case based teaching method, context based learning in science teaching etc.); Examination of Science Teacher Competencies, ; preparation and implementation of a lesson plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the science process skills. |
| LO02 | Explains teaching strategies, methods and techniques widely used in science education. |
| LO03 | Uses teaching strategies, methods and techniques used in science education in lesson plans. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. | 1 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Explains application areas of science in everyday life. | 2 |
| PLO06 | - | Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. | 2 |
| PLO07 | - | Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Has life-long learning awareness. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | 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. | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Uses information and communication technologies effectively. | 0 |
| PLO16 | - | Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education.s . | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . | 0 |
| PLO18 | - | 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. | 0 |
| PLO19 | - | Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. | 0 |
| PLO20 | - | Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teaching strategy, methods, techniques, materials and applications commonly used in science education; scientific process, thinking, life, engineering and design skills: importance and development. | Readings | |
| 2 | Teaching strategy based on research and inquiry, | Readings | |
| 3 | Argumantation | Readings | |
| 4 | Learning cycle (5E and 7E); Concept cartoons, guess-look-explain, Exemplary event-based teaching method, role playing, drama; | Readings | |
| 5 | Problem based teaching method, Project based teaching method, | Readings | |
| 6 | Context (life-based learning etc.) in science education | Readings | |
| 7 | Examination of Science Teacher Competencies, | Readings | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing a lesson plan covering 2 lesson hours using the Predict-Observe-Explain strategy to teach one (or more) objectives selected from the middle school grade Science Curriculum. | |
| 9 | Implementation of teaching methods and techniques: Predict-Observe-Explain | Examining Phet simulation | |
| 10 | Implementation of teaching methods and techniques: Predict-Observe-Explain | Examining Phet simulation | |
| 11 | Implementation of teaching methods and techniques: Inquiry-based learning | Examining Phet simulation | |
| 12 | Implementation of teaching methods and techniques: Inquiry-based learning | HOMEWORK - Preparing a lesson plan: Inquiry-based learning | |
| 13 | Implementation of teaching methods and techniques: Concept Cartoons | Reading about concept cartoons | |
| 14 | Implementation of teaching methods and techniques: Concept Cartoons | Reading about concept cartoons | |
| 15 | Implementation of teaching methods and techniques: Concept Cartoons | Reading about concept cartoons | |
| 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 | 80 | 32 |
| 1. Performance Task (Application) | 20 | 8 |
| 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 | ||