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| Code | FBE705 |
| Name | Current Issues in Science Education |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| 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 / Objective
In this course, graduate students who are planning to study in Science Education, will examine the theoretical basis and current reseach studies about the issues in science education. At the end of the course, it is aimed that the students have decided their thesis subjects.
Course Content
Each week, students will read the resources given about the topic in science education and submit it as a report that they express in their own words. 1 or 2 students are expected to make a class discussion on the topic. At the end of the semester, they will prepare a theoretical framework and a literature review and submit it as a final paper. Topics covered in this course are: Student Conceptions and Conceptual Learning in Science, Attitudinal and Motivational Constructs in Science Learning, Learning Science Outside of School, Gender Issues in Science Education Research, Environmental Education, Science Literacy, Inquiry as an Organizing Theme for Science Curricula, Nature of Science, Cooperative Learning, Socioscientific Issues, STEM Education, Argumantation.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Abell, S.K. and Lederman, N.G. (2007). Handbook of Research in Science Education. Routledge.
Notes
Taber, K. (2009). Progressing Science Education. Springer
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define conceptual change approach. |
| LO02 | Notice the importance of alternative conceptions in science education. |
| LO03 | Explain the constructs of science teachers attitudes and beliefs and their influence. |
| LO04 | State the impact of out-of-school activities on the knowledge, skill, understanding, appreciation, and judgment of people. |
| LO05 | Discuss the influence of gender on the development of historical and sociocultural aspects of science education. |
| LO06 | Discuss the research studies about environmental education. |
| LO07 | Question the necessity of teaching nature of science. |
| LO08 | Discuss the role of socioscientific issues to teach argumentation skills. |
| LO09 | Question the importance of integrated STEM approach in science teaching. |
| LO10 | Describe the argumentation models in science education. |
| LO11 | Explain the basic principles of cooperative learning. |
| LO12 | Identifies potential moderators for the effects of cooperative learning in science education based on the meta-analysis studies. |
| LO13 | Explain the phases of inquiry cycle in inquiry-based learning, based on the relevant literature. |
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 | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes instructional strategies, methods and techniques on the level of expertise on the basis of undergraduate qualifications. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Relate knowledge of science education with information in different fields. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Apply the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of expertise | 5 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Criticize the practices related to science education at national and international level. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans and conducts a scientific research. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Apply teaching methods and techniques on the basis of undergraduate qualifications. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Manages a study that requires expertise in the field independently. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 scope of the course | There is no preliminary preparation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Student Conceptions and Conceptual Learning in Science | Preparing the report by reading the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Attitudinal and Motivational Constructs in Science Education | Preparing the report by reading the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Learning Science Outside of School | Preparing the report by reading the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Gender Issues in Science Education Research | Preparing the report by reading the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Environmental Education | Preparing the report by reading the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Scientific Literacy | Preparing the report by reading the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | None | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Nature of Science | Preparing the report by reading the relevant section, writing final report | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Cooperative Learning | Preparing the report by reading the relevant section, writing final report | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Socioscientific Issues | Preparing the report by reading the relevant section, writing final report | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | STEM Education | Preparing the report by reading the relevant section, writing final report | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Argumantation | Preparing the report by reading the relevant section, writing final report | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Argumantation in Secience Education | Preparing the report by reading the relevant section, writing final report | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Discussion on final assignment, feedbacks | Preparing the report by reading the relevant section, writing final report | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | writing final report | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | writing final report, submitting final report | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, 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 | ||