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 The aim is to address the contemporary curriculum development process in education within the framework of planning, development, evaluation, and dissemination, thereby introducing the latest trends and approaches in this field. Based on the importance of research and development in curriculum development efforts in education and the necessity of theory and practice in tandem, the aim is to raise awareness that education, as a process of change, can achieve its goals through contemporary curriculum development efforts.
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.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows the basic concepts of education and program development.
2 Understands the structural elements and features of the program.
3 Distinguishes the relationship between elements of the program.
4 Explains the theoretical foundations of program development.
5 Explains the characteristics of program development models in education.
6 Knows the principles of program design in education.
7 Knows the basic principles for preparing the program design in accordance with the program elements.
8 • Explains the steps to be followed in planning the program development process.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Presenting the syllabus with students and Basic Concepts in Curriculum Development Question and Answer, Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Types of curriculum, Theoretical Foundations of curriculum development Discussion, Question and Answer, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Theoretical Foundations of curriculum development Question and Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving, Research
4. Week Main components of a curriculum, Curriculum Development Process/Stages Research, Discussion, Question and Answer
5. Week Features of curriculum Presentation (Preparation), Discussion, Question and Answer
6. Week Curriculum Design Approaches and Models of Curriculum Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem Solving
7. Week Determinin the needs in the process of curriculum development Other Activities, Question and Answer, Discussion, Research
8. Week Determining the outcomes, the features of outcomes. Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation (Preparation), Research
9. Week Taxonomy of objectives Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
10. Week Preparing Draft Program of Education: Selection and Arrangement of the Content Research
11. Week Preparing Draft Program of Education: Regulation of Learning Situations Research
12. Week Evaluation of a course and curriculum Presentation (Preparation), Question and Answer, Discussion, Research
13. Week Curriculum literacy Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion, Question and Answer
14. Week Sharing lesson plans, general evaluation of the course Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Question and Answer, Discussion, 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
32 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.
34 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
34 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
35 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.
36 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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY32 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 1
PY34 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY35 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 2
PY36 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Varış, F. Eğitimde Program Geliştirme, Alkım Yayınları, Ankara.
  • Kuramdan Uygulamaya Eğitimde Program Geliştirme Özcan Demirel. PegemA.
  • Unsal, H. (2023). Curriculum Development in Education, Pegem Publishing, Ankara
  • Ornstein, A. C., & Hunkins F. P. (2014). Foundations and Principles. Eğitim Publishing
  • Şeker, H. (2012). Eğitimde Program Geliştirme
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. Aslıhan KUYUMCU VARDAR Vize 35.00
Doç. Dr. Aslıhan KUYUMCU VARDAR Ödev 15.00
Doç. Dr. Aslıhan KUYUMCU VARDAR 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
Homework 5 4 20
Preparation, After Class Study 5 4 20
Research 6 1 6
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 1 2 2
Total Workload 79
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0