Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Methods in Education and Morality FDB 558 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Presentation, Problem Solving
Course Coordinator Arş. Gör. HANDAN ZÜLAL ERSOY
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to examine the teaching methods used in religious and moral education and their functions in the educational process. The course will cover effective teaching methods in religious and moral education, aiming to enable students to recognize, evaluate, and apply these methods in the educational process.
Course Content This course examines the teaching methods used in religious and moral education and their role in the educational process. Teaching methods such as lecturing, question-and-answer sessions, discussions, case studies, problem-solving, drama, and group work are covered. Furthermore, pedagogical approaches used in the context of values ​​education, moral education, and religious education are evaluated, and their appropriate application to different age groups and educational settings is analyzed.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 It explains the basic teaching methods used in religious and moral education.
2 It analyzes the characteristics and functions of the methods used in religious and moral education.
3 It evaluates the use of different teaching methods in the religious and moral education process.
4 It develops the skill of selecting and applying appropriate teaching methods in religious and moral education.
5 It evaluates the methods used in religious and moral education from a critical perspective.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic Concepts: Education, Teaching, Learning, and Teaching Principles Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Use of Teaching Principles and Strategies in Religious and Moral Education Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Use of Lecture and Question-and-Answer Methods in Religious and Moral Education Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week The use of group work and discussion methods in religious and moral education. Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week The use of the case study method in religious and moral education. Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week The use of problem-solving methods in religious and moral education. Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week The use of demonstration in religious and moral education. Research, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week The use of collaborative learning and group work methods in religious and moral education. Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week The use of drama and role-playing methods in religious and moral education. Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Methods and approaches used in values ​​education Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week The use of materials in religious and moral education. Research, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Measurement and evaluation methods in religious and moral education. Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Factors influencing the choice of methods in religious and moral education. Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week A general evaluation of the methods used in religious and moral education. Research, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 PQ1: To develop his knowledge in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the level of expertise, based on the information he obtained during his undergraduate period.
2 PQ2: To gain the ability to act according to the awareness of individual and social responsibility by complying with the rules of professional ethics in the process from the selection of the subject in research on Philosophy and Religious Studies to the conclusion of the research and its presentation to the public.
3 PQ3: To learn basic knowledge and approaches in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies and to acquire the ability to use the knowledge of the field for the benefit of individuals and society.
4 PQ4: In addition to historical information about the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies, to gain the ability to follow current developments in the field and evaluate it in terms of our country's conditions.
5 PQ5: To have the ability to evaluate and interpret the knowledge and skills produced in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies with a critical approach.
6 PQ6: To have the ability to use the notion gained in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies in the field of religious services and religious education.
7 PQ7: To gain the ability to access information sources related to the academic field, examine and evaluate them, and use them to solve the problems they address.
8 PQ8: To have the ability to offer solutions to individual and social problems encountered today, using the Philosophy and Religious Studies Notion.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Altaş, Nurullah – Köylü, Mustafa. Religious Education. Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing.
  • Aydın, Mehmet S. Religious Education. Ankara: Nobel Publications.
  • Sönmez, Veysel. Teaching Principles and Methods. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Homework 6 6 36
Preparation, After Class Study 6 6 36
Research 5 5 25
Presentation (Preparation) 3 6 18
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Homework 2 3 6
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0