At the end of this course, the students; 1) will know concepts about Educational Science. 2) will realize the entities about Educational Science. 3) will know the basic classifications about Educational Science 4) will know principles of Educational Science. 5) will know theories about learning and teaching. 6) will comprehend principles of teaching as a profession. 7) will understand the qualities of a good teacher. 8) will apply the principles of teaching profession. 9) will be able to determine the relations of teaching profession with other professions. 10) will be able to suggest a plan to examine the qualities of a good teacher. 11) will be able to evaluate previously observed teacher behavior according to qualities that a a good teacher must possess. 12) will enjoy teaching and learning. 13) will appreciate the importance of teaching profession. 14) will be determined to become a good teacher. 15) will show appropriate physical motions in instructional activities.
MODE OF DELIVERY
E-Learning
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Basic concepts of education, basics of education as a science (philosophical, social, legal, psychological,
economic and political), historical development of education, methodology in educational sciences, functions of
education, social change and improvement as seen from the perspective of educational sciences, teaching as a
profession, applications and development in the field of teacher training.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Basic information about the course and first meeting
2nd Week
The scientific side of education
3rd Week
The philosofical side of education
4th Week
Individualistic side of education
5th Week
Social side of education
6th Week
Productive side of education
7th Week
Administrative side of education
8th Week
Mid-term
9th Week
Vocational side of education
10th Week
Teaching profession
11th Week
Teacher training models and application
12th Week
Socrates, Comenius-Erasmus, John Dewey
13th Week
Köy Enstitüsü (Village Institutes), Montessori Schools, Waldrop schools,
14th Week
General review of the course
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Başaran, İ. E. (2007). Eğitim Bilimine Giriş, Ankara: Ekinoks.
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
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
