Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
History of Turkish Education MBZ201 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Fatih ÖZÇELİK
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Fatih ÖZÇELİK (Güz)
Goals Understanding the importance of educational perspective of Turkish education history. Knowledge processes of the Turkish educational history. Understanding the individual and social benefits of the Turkish education history and contributions to the profession of teaching.
Course Content Education in Central Asian Turkish states Education in Muslim Turkish States Primary, secondary and higher Education in Great Seljuks Madrasahs Educational reform movements During the Ottoman empire period Modernisation of education reform until the period of the Republican During the Ottoman empire period. Philosophical foundations of education system in the Republican era and Tevhidi Tedrisat Law. The structure of today´s Turkish education system.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knowledge of developmental processes of Turkish Education system.
2 Explain the reasons the importance of knowing of history of education in terms of the individual and the teaching profession.
3 Knowledge of historical facts in Turkish education.
4 Analyze the problems of education.
5 Propose solutions to social and educational problems
6 Being sensitive to educational problems.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Education in Central Asian Turkish states Interview
2. Week Education in Muslim Turkish States Interview
3. Week Primary, secondary and higher Education in Great Seljuks Interview
4. Week Madrasahs Interview
5. Week Educational reform movements During the Ottoman empire period Interview
6. Week Modernisation of education movement in from Ottoman era untill the Republican Interview
7. Week The first legal regulations and new insights on Education Interview
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Philosophical foundations of education system in the Republican era and Tevhidi Interview
10. Week Philosophical foundations of education system in the Republican era and Tevhidi Interview
11. Week Educational philosophy of Ataturk Interview
12. Week Education system of the Republican era - primary education, secondary education, higher education, teacher training. Interview
13. Week The main educational thinkers of the Republican era Interview
14. Week Final Exam Interview
*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 He/she speaks English very well and is knowledgable about the concepts related to English language teaching and its pedagogy.
2 He/she adapts the language teaching programs, strategies, approaches and techniques to his/her own teaching conditions. He/she also makes use of his/her existent knowledge of language testing and evaluation.
3 He/she chooses the best teaching strategies, approaches and techniques, considering the individual and developmental differences of students and the subject area.
4 He/she develops appropriate teaching materials, taking the students' needs into consideration.
5 He/she collaborates with other English teachers, participates in various organizations and conferences and follows the recent literature on language teaching.
6 Is aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based and reflects these theories in their practices.
7 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
7 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
10 Follows the innovation, development, and 21st-century skills in the teaching profession and reflects these developments and skills to research and practice based on scientific principles.
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
PY1 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY2 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY3 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY4 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY5 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY12 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Tutkun, Ö. F. (2012). Okul. Yaşam Boyu Eğitim Dergisi, 1, 1, 4-8.
  • Tutkun, Ö. F. (2010). 21. yüzyılda eğitim programının felsefi boyutları. Gazi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 30, 3, 993-1016.
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
Preparation, After Class Study 3 1 3
Other Activities 1 0.5 0.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 15 15
Homework 1 1 10 10
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0