FBE712 Alternative Conceptions in Science Education

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

Information

Code FBE712
Name Alternative Conceptions in Science Education
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. ÖZGECAN TAŞTAN KIRIK


Course Goal

This course introduces students to science misconceptions, the ways to identify them and the strategies used to remedy them. The students will examine related research studies in each week and discuss them in the class.

Course Content

What is alternative conception, sources of alternative conceptions, conceptual change model, strategies to diagnose alternative conceptions (concept tests, open endend questions, interviews, drawings, concept cartoons, concept maps, analogy), strategies to remedy alternative conceptions

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Gödek, Y. Polat, D. ve Kaya, V.H. F. (2018). Fen bilgisi öğretiminde kavram yanılgıları. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.

Notes

Tsaparlis, G. & Sevian, H. (2013). Concepts of Matter in Science Education. Springer


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Define alternative conception.
LO02 Explain conceptual change model.
LO03 Describe strategies to diagnose alternative conceptions.
LO04 Describe strategies to remedy alternative conceptions.
LO05 Use at least two techniques (including both qualitative and quantitative) to identify middle school students' alternative conceptions related to a concept selected from science curriculum.
LO06 Conduct a reseach study aiming to identify middle school students alternative conceptions related to science and report the study in an article format.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Define and apply scientific research and analysis methods used in science
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has basic knowledge and skills related to Science Education.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the development and learning theories within the scope of science education. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describes instructional strategies, methods and techniques on the level of expertise on the basis of undergraduate qualifications. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the interaction between disciplines related to the field.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the knowledge in the subject areas of science education at the level of expertise. 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Relate knowledge of science education with information in different fields.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Apply the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of expertise
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Criticize the practices related to science education at national and international level.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Plans and conducts a scientific research. 5
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Apply teaching methods and techniques on the basis of undergraduate qualifications. 5
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Manages a study that requires expertise in the field independently. 5
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes teamwork or leadership in situations that require resolution of problems related to the field.
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Questions scientific and social issues with new perspectives. 4
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Carries out studies in the field of lifelong learning.
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Follow technological developments.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Provides a scientific study in the field of science education, supported by qualitative and quantitative data, in writing, orally and visually, to experts or non-specialists.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses information and communication technologies effectively 5
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Use the languages of the European language portfolio to understand the information in the field and to communicate verbally and in writing 4
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values when conducting a scientific research or project or interpreting a study. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Informing about the lesson and sharing the syllabus with the students. None Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 What is alternative conception; sources of alternative conceptions Writing a summary of a book chapter: Allen (2010 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
3 Makale okuma: Fen eğitiminde iki aşamalı test ve görüşme kullanılarak kavram yanılgılarının ortaya çıkarılması Writing the summary of the articles: Laçin Şimşek ve Tezcan, 2008; Yağbasan ve Gülçiçek, 2003 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Reading Article: Identifying alternative conceptions in science by two-tier tests and interviews Writing the summary of the articles: two-tier tests and interviews Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Reading Article: Identifying alternative conceptions in science by three-tier tests and drawing Writing the summary of the articles: three-tier tests and drawing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Reading Article: Identifying alternative conceptions in science by four-tier tests and open-ended questions Writing the summary of the articles: four-tier tests and open-ended questions Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Reading Article: Conceptual change approach in science education-I: Theoretical basis Writing the summary of the articles: (Canpolat and Pinarbaşı, 2002 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Conceptual change approach in science education-II Duit, Treagust, D. & Widodo, A. (2013). Teaching science for conceptual change: Theory and practice. In International handbook of research on conceptual change (pp. 499-515). Routledge. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
9 Reading Article: Dealing with alternative conceptions in science Writing the summary of the articles: Dealing with alternative conceptions in science Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
10 Reading Article: Dealing with alternative conceptions in science Writing the summary of the articles: Dealing with alternative conceptions in science Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
11 Reading Article: Dealing with alternative conceptions in science Writing the summary of the articles: Dealing with alternative conceptions in science Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
12 Deciding 2 methods to identify alternative conceptions in science concepts at 5-8. grade levels and design a research study Literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Deciding 2 methods to identify alternative conceptions in science concepts at 5-8. grade levels and design a research study Literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Discussion about Data Analysis part of the study Writing the reserch report til discussion part Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Discussion about Discussion part of the study Writing the Discussion part of reserch report Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams final assignment Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
17 Term Exams Final assignment Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım


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