Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Environmental Education FEN302 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery FACE TO FACE
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Harika Özge ARSLAN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Harika Özge ARSLAN (Bahar)
Goals The purpose of this course is to teach scientific reasoning and its characteristics and its relationship with science achievement to pre-service science teachers.
Course Content 1 Students will be able to define scientific reasoning’ characteristics.; 2 Students will be able to determine dependent and independent variables.; 3 Students will be able to explain the relationship between scientific reasoning’ characteristics and science achievement; 4 Students will be able to explain scientific reasoning with predict-observe-explain (POE) method.; 5 Students will be able to develop activities accelarating cognitive enhancement through science education.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains fundamental concepts related to ecology
2 Understands the structure of an ecosystem and the key factors affecting it.
3 Compares the responses of living organisms to environmental change.
4 Understands and explains energy transformations in an ecosystem.
5 Understands feeding patterns and relationships among living organisms.
6 Understands matter cycles in an ecosystem and discusses the reasons for changes in these cycles.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Scientific reasoning and its characteristics Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Characteristics of scientific reasoning and its relationship with science achievement Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Scientific reasoning and concept teaching Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Scientific reasoning and concept teaching Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Characteristics of formal operational stage Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Determing variables and controlling (dependent and inedependent variables, controlled variable etc.) Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Relational thinking Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Mid-term exam Other Activities
9. Week Combinational thinking Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Probabilistic thinking Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Proportional thinking Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Hypothetical thinking Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Scientific reasoning with predict-observe-explain method Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Activities accelarating cognitive enhancement through science education Research, Interview, 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
4 Evaluates the knowledge gained in science and science education with a critical approach, tries to continue his/her education throughout his/her life, uses technology effectively to monitor relevant developments and reach up-to-date information.
7 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
12 Adheres to Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions and exhibits attitudes and behaviors toward democracy, human rights, and Turkish national, moral, and cultural values.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY12 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Genc, M. (2020). Kuramdan Uygulamaya Sosyobilimsel Konular. Nobel Akademi
Evaluation Method
Bahar Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. Harika Özge ARSLAN Ödev 15.00
Doç. Dr. Harika Özge ARSLAN Vize 35.00
Doç. Dr. Harika Özge ARSLAN Final 50.00
Toplam 100.00
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
Research 3 3 9
Interview 10 1 10
Presentation (Preparation) 10 1 10
Other Activities 3 3 9
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 5 5
Final 1 5 5
Total Workload 76
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0