SNFZ301 Teaching Life Science

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code SNFZ301
Name Teaching Life Science
Semester 5. 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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALPER YONTAR


Course Goal

The aim of this course is to provide prospective teachers with basic knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the Life Science teaching.

Course Content

The content of the course consists of basic knowledge, skills and attitudes such as definition of the Life Science, curriculum, strategy, methods and techniques, and assessment.

Course Precondition

No

Resources

Gultekin, M. (2015). Life science teaching. Nobel Academic Publishing, Ankara/Turkey.

Notes

Thesis and articles to be shared by the instructor


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the definition and scope of the Life Science.
LO02 Evaluates the historical development of the Life Science teaching in the world and Turkey.
LO03 Evaluates the Life Science curriculum.
LO04 Explain the strategies, methods and techniques that can be used in the Life Science teaching.
LO05 Plans the Life Science teaching activities.
LO06 Explains the concept teaching approaches with examples in the Life Science course.
LO07 Develops a sample activity for teaching skills in the Life Science course.
LO08 Explains the value teaching approaches with examples in the Life Science course.
LO09 Explains the measurement-evaluation methods that can be used in the Life Science course.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the concepts and principles related to the lessons (Mathematics, Turkish, Science, Life Sciences, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Games and Physical Activities, etc.) within the scope of primary school teachers. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It creates unique learning environments according to the developmental characteristics of students studying in the primary school (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade). 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Relates important people (scientists, journalists, painters, writers, etc.) in the historical process with educational practices. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques in the teaching of the courses (Mathematics, Turkish, Science, Life Sciences, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Games and Physical Activities, etc.) in the primary school (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade) curriculum. 5
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes aware of the contribution of artistic works and studies to student development and reflects them on teaching practices.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses scientific process skills in solving problems in the field of primary school teachers. 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of high-level thinking skills of students. 4
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Plans, implements and evaluates the teaching-learning process, taking into account the developmental characteristics of students, their individual differences and the characteristics of the subject area. 5
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It uses different measurement and evaluation methods and techniques in the evaluation of teaching processes and learning products. 5
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops appropriate materials to create effective teaching-learning processes and uses information technologies effectively in this process. 3
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Takes responsibility both individually and together with other relevant persons (family, teacher, administrator, etc.) in solving the problems encountered while carrying out the teaching processes. 2
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops professional knowledge and skills by self-assessment. 4
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluates the knowledge gained through individual learning skills with a critical approach. 3
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It meets the educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic, social and technological fields in line with its interests and abilities. 2
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı He/she shares his/her thoughts and suggestions on issues related to his/her field, both orally and in writing. 2
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It communicates effectively with its stakeholders (students, teacher friends, school management and parents) in the educational process and develops strategies to ensure family participation.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği In the education-teaching process, it acts in accordance with the general aims and basic principles of education. 2
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Within the scope of lifelong learning, it designs projects and activities to improve its students, social environment and society. 3
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It follows the scientific, artistic, social, economic and technological phenomena and events that occur in its immediate surroundings, in its country and in the world, and reflects it on its educational practices. 2
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik It takes into account the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of the primary school teachers field in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction. 3
PLO21 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gains knowledge and skills of planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in multigrade classes.
PLO22 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Follows the developments in her/his field from foreign/international sources.
PLO23 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik By adopting universal and root values, she/he becomes a role model for her students and her environment. 3
PLO24 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Becomes a model by using Turkish correctly and effectively in her/his daily and professional life. 2
PLO25 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik As a primary school teacher, she/he is knowledgeable and sensitive about the universality of human and child rights, social justice, quality culture, environment, health and work safety. 4
PLO26 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik It analyzes the relationship between educational philosophies and educational programs and reflects them on teaching practices.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 MEETING, DEFINITION, AIM AND NATURE OF LIFE SCIENCE Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING PROGRAM Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 CURRENT LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING PROGRAM Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 PLANNING THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING PROGRAM AND BASIC SKILLS Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 VALUE EDUCATION AND PRACTICE IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 CONCEPT TEACHING IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying the topics covered Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 STRATEGY, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES USED IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 TEACHING TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS THAT CAN BE USED IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING IN THE MULTIGRADE CLASSROOMS, THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING TO DISADVANTAGED GROUPS Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 CITIZENSHIP AND CHILD RIGHTS IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING PROGRAM Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 HISTORY, NATURE AND CHILDREN IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 MEDIA AND CHILDREN IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING Activation of prior knowledge by researching the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Studying the topics covered Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Studying the topics covered Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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