Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Teaching Principles and Methods MBZ205 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. Aslıhan KUYUMCU VARDAR
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Aslıhan KUYUMCU VARDAR (Güz)
Goals This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills related to the basic concepts, approaches and practices of curriculum development and instruction.
Course Content Basic concepts related to curriculum development; theoretical foundations of curriculum development; types of curriculum; philosophical, social, historical, psychological and economic foundations of curricula; characteristics of curriculum development and curricula; stages of curriculum development; basic elements of curriculum (objectives, content, process, evaluation) and relationships between elements; classification of objectives and their relationship with curriculum elements; content arrangement approaches; determination of educational needs; curriculum development process and models; curriculum design approaches; curriculum evaluation models; curriculum literacy; duties and responsibilities of teachers in the development of curricula; characteristics of MEB curricula; implementation of curricula; new approaches and trends in curriculum development in the world and in Turkey.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic Concepts in Curriculum Development Class Hours Interview
2. Week Theoretical Foundations of curriculum development: The Philosophical and Social Foundations Class Hours Interview
3. Week Theoretical Foundations of curriculum development: Psychological and Historical Foundations Interview Class Hours
4. Week Curriculum Development Process Interview Class Hours Other Activities
5. Week Models of Educational Programs Other Activities Class Hours
6. Week Models of Educational Programs Class Hours Other Activities
7. Week Preparing Draft Program of Education: Determining Educational Requirements Class Hours Research
8. Week Mid Term Exam Class Hours
9. Week Preparing Draft Program of Education: Organizing Objectives Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Preparing Draft Program of Education: Selection and Arrangement of the Content Research Class Hours
11. Week Preparing Draft Program of Education: Regulation of Learning Situations Research Class Hours
12. Week New Directions in Curriculum Development Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Research
13. Week Testing and Evaluation of Education Programs Class Hours Presentation (Preparation) Research
14. Week Final Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Research
*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
34 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements
PY34
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Eğitimde Program Geliştirme Fatma Varış Ank. Üniversitesi.
  • Kuramdan Uygulamaya Eğitimde Program Geliştirme Özcan Demirel. PegemA.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 10 2 20
Ders Dışı
Research 1 5 5
Interview 10 2 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 10 10
Homework 1 1 1.5 1.5
Final 1 10 10
Classroom Activities 1 10 10
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0