At the end of this course, the students; 1) Know the education systems of different countries. 2) Compare the educational systems from different perspectives. 3) Analyze the Turkish Education System in comparison with other countries. 4) Develop suggestions for TES based on comparative perspective.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
Description, content, history of comparative education; method and research in comparative education, comparison of various countries? educational systems in terms of structure, function, school levels, human resources, educational finance, privatization of education, policy building in education, planning and practice; gender, social justice and equality of education in various countries, reform and renovation attempts in various countries, teacher and school administrator training systems in different countries; globalization and internationalization in education; international examinations, institutions and enterprises.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the Course
2nd Week
Definition, scope and history of Comparative education(CE)
3rd Week
Methods and research in CE
4th Week
Education systems in terms of structure and management
5th Week
Education systems in terms of finance
6th Week
Education systems in terms of Policy
7th Week
Issues of gender, social justice and equity in education in different countries
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Contemporary Developments in teacher/principal training in different countries
10th Week
Education Reform and change initiatives in different countries
11th Week
Globalization and Inter/Transnational organizations
12th Week
International Tests (PISA, TIMMS etc)
13th Week
Analysis of Turkish Education System
14th Week
Evaluation of the Course
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Bakioğlu, A. (2018). Karşılaştırmalı Eğitim Yönetimi. Ankara: Nobel Balcı, Ali. (2015). Karşılaştırmalı Eğitim Sistemleri. Ankara: Pegem . Moodleda öğretim elemanı tarafından sağlanan okuma metinleri.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Questions/Answers,Case Study,Lecture,Project
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Assignment
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
