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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (PhD) | |
| Code | PGÖ801 |
| Name | Social Justice and Curriculum |
| Term | 2026-2027 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 | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. BUKET TURHAN TÜRKKAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to rethink education from the framework of social justice, develop a perspective on social justice issues, analyze the social factors that are effective in the construction of social justice, examine international curricula for social justice education, and develop the ability to make arrangements for social justice education. In this course, both the current situation of social justice in the education system will be examined and the diversity in the social context will be analyzed in terms of individuals. In addition, the curricula being implemented will be evaluated, and at the end of the course, it is aimed to develop the adaptation and planning skills of the students to ensure social justice in education.
Course Content
This course focuses on analyzing how education can help create more equitable and just societies, contribute to quality education systems, and while doing so, examine it in terms of curriculum development. This course will primarily focus on the characteristics and foundations of social justice education, and then examine the curriculum examples for social justice education. Although the first topics of the course are based on gaining knowledge, it is also aimed to develop the students' planning skills at the end of the course. This course requires students to develop a high-level understanding of social justice and education.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Adams, M., Bell, L. A., & Griffin, P. (2007). Teaching for diversity and social justice. Routledge. Au, W., Bigelow, B. & Karp, S. (2007). Rethinking our classrooms: Teaching for equity and justice. Rethinking Schools. Beane, J. (1990). Affect in the curriculum: Toward democracy, dignity, and diversity. Teachers College Press. Bigelow, B., & Peterson, B. (Eds.). (2002). Rethinking globalization: Teaching for justice in an unjust world. Rethinking Schools. Johnson, R. G., & Johnson III, R. G. (Eds.). (2009). A twenty-first century approach to teaching social justice: Educating for both advocacy and action. Peter Lang. Ontario Ministry of Education. (ty). Teaching mathematics through a social justice lens. Student Achievement Division, Ontario Ministry of Education. OXFAM. (ty.) Educatiom for global citizenship: A guide for schools. OXFAM GB. Schniedewind, N., & Davidson, E. (2006). Open minds to equality: A sourcebook of learning activities to affirm diversity and promote equity. Rethinking Schools. Wade, R. C. (2007). Social justice for social justice – teaching strategies for the elementary classroom. New York: Teachers College Press.
Notes
All resources related to social justice education.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the philosophical foundations of social justice education. |
| LO02 | Explains the psychological foundations of social justice education. |
| LO03 | Explains the roles of teachers in providing social justice in education. |
| LO04 | Evaluates curricula in terms of social justice. |
| LO05 | Evaluates the social context that is effective in the construction of social justice. |
| LO06 | Compares the examples of curricula for social justice education. |
| LO07 | Designs a course plan for social justice education. |
| LO08 | Examines scientific research on social justice education. |
| LO09 | Follows current debates on social justice education. |
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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comes up with the specific definitions and results through educational sciences field using specialized knowledge. | 5 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops innovative and original knowledge, method, design or practice; adapts or applies it to another field. | 4 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses the information and communication technologies required within the field effectively. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Ethical acts in theoretical and practical studies on the educational sciences | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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) | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Contributes to solutions of the problems encountered in scientific, social and ethical issues by field competence. | 3 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Communicates and cooperates effectively with the stakeholders of the field by showing competence in the field. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Justice as an Educational Need | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Theoretical Foundations of Social Justice Education | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Teacher as Agent of Social Justice | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Social Justice and Curriculum | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 5 | Disability and Curriculum | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 6 | Socio-Economic Class and Curriculum | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 7 | Gender and Curriculum | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Synthesis and reporting of reviewed articles | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Race, Ethnicity and Curriculum | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | Language and Curriculum | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 11 | Migration and Curriculum | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 12 | Age and Curriculum | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 13 | Examples of Curricula for Social Justice Education | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Designing a Lesson Plan for Social Justice Education | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 15 | Presenting a Lesson Plan Design for Social Justice Education | Reviewing resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Designing and reporting on a curriculum for social justice education | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Designing and reporting on a curriculum for social justice education | 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 | ||