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Information
| Code | SNFZ212 |
| Name | Writing Techniques |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖZLEM KAF |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the historical and cultural context of writing while equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective writing instruction in primary education. It seeks to develop students' proficiency in teaching and applying cursive writing, enhance their understanding of the importance and proper use of signatures, and foster awareness of the art of calligraphy, enabling them to acquire fundamental skills in this field.
Course Content
The course explores the historical development of writing and its significance as a medium of communication and a field of graphic application. It provides a detailed explanation of the fundamental principles, objectives, and goals of teaching writing in primary education. Within the framework of cursive writing instruction, activities such as preparatory exercises, hand training, and the writing of uppercase and lowercase letters as well as numbers are included. The importance of signatures in personal and professional life is emphasized, and techniques for creating an appropriate signature are covered both theoretically and practically. In the section on calligraphy, examples of calligraphic writing from different cultures are examined, along with an introduction to the tools and materials used in this art form and its preparation processes. Hand exercises for calligraphic writing are conducted, enabling students to engage in creative writing practices.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Artut, Kazım ve Demir, Hakan. Güzel Yazı Teknikleri ve Öğretimi, Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2009
Notes
Writing materials: Papers, pens, inks, writing templates.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the historical development of writing. |
| LO02 | Explains the importance of writing as a communication and graphic application tool. |
| LO03 | Defines the basic principles, objectives, and goals of teaching writing in elementary education. |
| LO04 | Applies the correct writing of uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers. |
| LO05 | Explains the importance of signatures in personal and professional life. |
| LO06 | Applies calligraphic writing techniques. |
| LO07 | Applies techniques for creating a correct signature. |
| LO08 | Pays attention to writing aesthetically and legibly. |
| LO09 | Creates a creative and original personal signature design. |
| LO10 | Produces creative solutions from both aesthetic and technical perspectives in writing practices. |
| LO11 | Develops personal writing skills as a cultural and artistic value. |
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. | 1 |
| 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). | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Relates important people (scientists, journalists, painters, writers, etc.) in the historical process with educational practices. | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes aware of the contribution of artistic works and studies to student development and reflects them on teaching practices. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses scientific process skills in solving problems in the field of primary school teachers. | 1 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of high-level thinking skills of students. | 1 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It uses different measurement and evaluation methods and techniques in the evaluation of teaching processes and learning products. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops professional knowledge and skills by self-assessment. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates the knowledge gained through individual learning skills with a critical approach. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO23 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | By adopting universal and root values, she/he becomes a role model for her students and her environment. | 1 |
| PLO24 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Becomes a model by using Turkish correctly and effectively in her/his daily and professional life. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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 | 1. Historical Development of Writing | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 2 | Basic Principles of Teaching Writing in Primary Education | writing studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 3 | Cursive Writing – Basic Concepts | writing studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 4 | Cursive Writing – Uppercase and Lowercase Letters | writing studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 5 | Cursive Writing – Numbers and Exercises | writing studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Importance of Signatures and Correct Signature Techniques | writing studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Calligraphy – Basic Concepts and Tools | writing studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Portfolyo |
| 9 | Calligraphy – Hand Exercises and Techniques | writing studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Calligraphy – Examples from Different Cultures | writing studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Aesthetic and Legible Writing | writing studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Personal Signature Design | writing studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Calligraphic humanistic writing upper and lower case letters, hand exercises and writing practices | writing studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Creative Problem Solving in Writing Applications | writing studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Developing Personal Writing Skills | writing studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Portfolyo |
| 17 | Term Exams | exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Portfolyo |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||