| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructional Methods and Aplications In Science E | ILF 504 | 0 | 3 + 0 | 3 | 6 |
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| Recommended Optional Courses | |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Course Level | YUKSEK_LISANS |
| Course Type | Optional |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. ŞENOL BEŞOLUK |
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| Course Category | Other |
| Course Objective | It’s important for to realize effective science education that every instructors, especially aimed to be master in the field, should know teaching and learning methods, paradigms, strategies and related research in this field. This course aimed to let students to learn theoretical foundations about instructional methods and basic skills to apply them |
| Course Content | Milestones in science education (SE). Science education reform. Contemporary SE approaches: constructivist learning. Constructivist teaching/learning models: situated learning, problem based learning, case based learning, project based learning, anchored learning, conceptual change, active learning, 5es and 7es models. Alternative measurement and evaluation methods. Students’ projects: micro teaching. Self, peer and co-assessment of students’ projects. Discussion and general evaluation. |
| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explain the generally accepted science teaching methods, strategies and paradigms, and apply in science teaching | Lecture, Brain Storming, Self Study, Question-Answer, Discussion, Drilland Practice, | Testing, Oral Exam, Homework, Performance Task, |
| 2 | Explain the current development in science teaching and his/her own studies to groups which are related to science teaching or not | Drilland Practice, Discussion, Brain Storming, Question-Answer, Lecture, | Performance Task, Oral Exam, Homework, Testing, |
| 3 | Define a problem faced in the process of science teaching and its reasons | Lecture, Self Study, Question-Answer, Brain Storming, Discussion, Drilland Practice, | Testing, Homework, Oral Exam, Performance Task, |
| 4 | Find solutions to problems related to science teaching | Drilland Practice, Discussion, Brain Storming, Question-Answer, Lecture, | Performance Task, Oral Exam, Homework, Testing, |
| 5 | Design researches related to science education | Lecture, Self Study, Brain Storming, Drilland Practice, Question-Answer, Discussion, | Testing, Homework, Performance Task, Oral Exam, |
| 6 | Design activities according to individual differences | Discussion, Drilland Practice, Self Study, Question-Answer, Lecture, | Homework, Performance Task, Testing, Oral Exam, |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milestones in science education (SE). | |
| 2 | Science education reform in the world and Turkey | |
| 3 | Contemporary SE approaches: constructivist learning | |
| 4 | Constructivist teaching/learning models: problem based learning, case based learning, | |
| 5 | Situated learning, anchored learning, | |
| 6 | Project based learning, conceptual change | |
| 7 | Active learning, 5es and 7es models | |
| 8 | Alternative measurement and evaluation methods | |
| 9 | Students’ projects: micro teaching. | |
| 10 | Students’ projects: micro teaching. | |
| 11 | Students’ projects: micro teaching. | |
| 12 | Students’ projects: micro teaching. | |
| 13 | Self, peer and co-assessment of students’ projects. | |
| 14 | Discussion and general evaluation. |
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| Evaluation System | |
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| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ara Sınav | 50 |
| 1. Ödev | 30 |
| 1. Performans Görevi (Seminer) | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
| 1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya | 60 |
| 1. Final | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
| ECTS - Workload Activity | Quantity | Time (Hours) | Total Workload (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Assignment | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Performance Task (Seminar) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final examination | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 161 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 6.44 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 6 | ||