| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moralıty And Ethıcs In Educatıon | MB306 | 6. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Engin ASLANARGUN |
| Instructor(s) |
Engin ASLANARGUN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to develop ethical awareness, critical thinking and responsible decision-making abilities in educators or student teachers. This course provides a solid foundation in moral philosophy and ethical theories and also addresses specific ethical challenges educators may face in their careers. |
| Course Content | Basic concepts and theories regarding morality and ethics; ethical principles, ethical rules, business and professional ethics/ethics; The teaching profession with its social, cultural, moral and ethical aspects; right to education and learning ethical principles in the process of education, training, learning and evaluation; ethical principles in relations with educational stakeholders (employers/administrators, colleagues, parents, professional organizations and society); moral/ethical responsibilities of education/school administrators, parents and students; business and profession unethical behavior in his life; Ethical regulations regarding public administration, education and teachers in Turkey; unethical behavior in school and education, ethical dilemmas, problems and solutions; moral/ethics education and ethics committees at school; school principal and teacher as a moral/ethical leader. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Explains the concepts of ethics and morality. - Discusses the differences between the concepts of ethics and morality. - Discusses the ethical dimension of the teaching profession. - Acts with moral and ethical awareness in personal and professional behavior. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Teaching with its moral and ethical dimensions | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | Concepts of morality and ethics | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | The relationship between the concepts of morality and ethics | Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | Personal values, morality and ethical awareness | Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | Professional ethics and ethics | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Teaching with its moral and ethical dimensions | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 7. Week | Midterm | |
| 8. Week | Creating an ethical culture at school | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 9. Week | Ethical dilemmas, unethical behaviors and solutions in the teaching profession | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 10. Week | Ethical dilemmas, unethical behaviors and solutions in the teaching profession | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 11. Week | Legal regulations regarding ethics in public administration in Turkey | Verbal Expression Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Ethical leadership | Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | Morality and ethics education at school | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | Case Studies about unethical behaviors |
| Yılmaz, K. ve Arık, S. R. (2019). Bilim ve araştırma etiği. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. Aydın, İ. (2016). Akademik etik. ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. Resnik, D. (2004). Bilim etiği. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. Tekel, E., Karadağ, E. ve Koçyiğit, M. (2018). Eğitimde ahlak ve etik. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Other Activities | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
