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| Code | PGÖ810 |
| Name | Critical Thinking in the Context of Different Disciplines |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BİRSEL AYBEK
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
(B Group) () |
Course Goal / Objective
The main purpose of this course is to comprehend the importance of critical thinking in different disciplines, to create examples by applying critical thinking components and standards in different disciplines, to analyze work done on how to think critically and to gain a research planning skills related to critical thinking.
Course Content
What's the thinking and critical thinking? Why there is need to think critically? What are the factors effecting critical thinking? What are the components of critical thinking ? What are the standards of critical thinking? How can be applied critical thinking to a discipline?
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Gerald,N.(2011). Learning To Think Things Through A Guide To Critical Thinking Across The Curriculum 4.Edt. (Çeviren: Birsel AYBEK), Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık. Paul, R.W.(1995).Critical Thinking How to Prepare Students for a Rapidly Changing World , Santa Rosa,CA, Foundation for Critical Thinking. Aybek,B.(2010). Örneklerle Düşünme ve Eleştirel Düşünme, Adana: Nobel Kitapevi
Notes
National and International article, dissertation and books about critical thinking
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains concept of thinking and critical thinking |
| LO02 | Explains the factors affecting critical thinking |
| LO03 | Comprehends the importance of critical thinking in different disciplines |
| LO04 | Explains the components and standards of critical thinking |
| LO05 | Adapt the components and standards of critical thinking to different disciplines |
| LO06 | Analyzes texts for various areas using components and standards of critical thinking and evaluates |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and at specialized based on Master's degree qualifications. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with; evaluates the new and complex ideas analyzing by a systematic approach. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comes up with the specific definitions and results through educational sciences field using specialized knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas within educational sciences. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Researches an original topic regarding educational sciences field using methods and skills at a high level and advanced statistical techniques. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops innovative and original knowledge, method, design or practice; adapts or applies it to another field. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts an original study bringing innovation to the field or adapting the practice to a different field independently. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Contributes to broaden the knowledge within the field, publishing their scientific studies in national and/or international refereed journals. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes the lead in contexts requiring the local and national interdisciplinary problem solving in practices regarding educational sciences. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses the information and communication technologies required within the field effectively. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new ideas and methods regarding educational sciences using high level cognitive processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Ethical acts in theoretical and practical studies on the educational sciences | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Evaluates the social relations and norms form a critical perspective and administrates the actions towards developing and transforming when needed. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates effectively with the related persons and experts in the field being able to discuss specific opinions and thoughts and defend when it is necessary. | 5 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates orally, in written and visually in at least a foreign language at advanced level. (European Language Portfolio C1 General Level) | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Provides cooperation with institutions and persons for achievement of the studies and practices within the field. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Contributes to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements through the educational sciences field. | 2 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses the strategic decision making processes in detecting the sources of the problems encountered regarding the field and solving them. | 2 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Contributes to solutions of the problems encountered in scientific, social and ethical issues by field competence. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Communicates and cooperates effectively with the stakeholders of the field by showing competence in the field. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thinking, kinds of critical thinking and critical thinking concept | Scanning the domestic and foreign resources related to the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Why is critical thinking necessary? | Scanning the domestic and foreign resources related to the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | The factors affecting critical thinking | Scanning the domestic and foreign resources related to the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | The components of critical thinking - I ( aim, questions related to subject, assumptions, applications and results, information) | Scanning the domestic and foreign resources related to the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Benzetim, Örnek Olay, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | The components of critical thinking- II ( concepts, conclusions andinterpretations, point of view, alternatives, context ) | Scanning the domestic and foreign resources related to the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma, Örnek Olay, Benzetim |
| 6 | Sampling the critical thinking components in the context of different disciplines-I | Scanning the domestic and foreign resources related to the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma, Benzetim, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Sampling the critical thinking components in the context of different disciplines-II | Scanning the domestic and foreign resources related to the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma, Benzetim, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Critical thinking standards- I ( Clearness,accuracy, importance-relevance) | canning the domestic and foreign resources related to the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Critical thinking standards -II (sufficiency,depth and breadth, precision) | Scanning the domestic and foreign resources related to the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 11 | Sampling the critical thinking standards in the context of different disciplines-I ( Clearness, accuracy, importance-relevance) | Scanning the domestic and foreign resources related to the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Benzetim, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | Sampling the critical thinking standards in the context of different disciplines-II ( sufficiency, depth and breadth, precision) | Scanning the domestic and foreign resources related to the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Benzetim, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | What is SEE-I in critical thinking?(Statement, elaborate, exemplify, illustrate) | Scanning the domestic and foreign resources related to the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Benzetim, Örnek Olay, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 14 | The examples of SEE-I in the context of different disciplines | Scanning the domestic and foreign resources related to the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Benzetim, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | General evaluation | Review of the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Portfolyo |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Portfolyo |
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 | ||