At the end of this course, the students; 1) Explains the structure and properties of the concept. 2) Explains concept teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 3) Evaluates the main problems and limitations encountered in concept teaching. 4) Explain misconceptions and strategies to correct these misconceptions. 5) Designs materials that can be used in concept teaching. 6) Examines and evaluates the literature on concept teaching in primary school.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
-
COURSE DEFINITION
Concept, properties of concepts, classification of concepts, stages of concept learning, concept learning strategies, concept misconceptions, concept teaching techniques, concept teaching in primary school
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction of course content
2nd Week
Basic concepts
3rd Week
Concept learning stages
4th Week
Concept learning strategies
5th Week
Misconceptions
6th Week
Causes of misconceptions - Ways to correct misconceptions
7th Week
Concept teaching techniques
8th Week
Midterm exam
9th Week
Concept teaching techniques (Application)
10th Week
Concept teaching techniques (Application)
11th Week
Concept teaching techniques (Application)
12th Week
Literature review on misconceptions in primary school
13th Week
Literature review on misconceptions in primary school
14th Week
A review of the literature on concept teaching in primary school
15th Week
Final exam
16th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Karataş Coşkun, M. (2006). Kavram öğretimi. Karahan Kitabevi Sever, R. (2021). Sosyal bilgiler eğitiminde kavram öğretimi. Pegem Akademi. Laçin Şimşek (2022). Fen öğretiminde kavram yanılgılarının tespiti ve giderilmesi. Pegem Akademi. Akkoç, H. , Özmantar, M.F. ve Bingölbali, E. (2015). Matematiksel kavram yanılgıları ve çözüm önerileri. Pegem Akademi