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.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains the basic concepts related to Curriculum Development
1 Students will be able to identify and critically evaluate the fundamental theories and models used in the curriculum development process.
2 Students will be able to conduct a needs assessment as the first step in the curriculum development process and interpret the data in alignment with program objectives.
2 Understand the historical development of the curriculum development process
3 Explains the basics (Economic, social, personal, philosophical) of Curriculum Development
3 Students will be able to set educational program objectives and effectively plan content and activities that align with these objectives.
4 Students will have the skills to evaluate a developed curriculum and revise it as needed.
4 Knows curriculum development models
5 Understands the characteristics of of aims, content, teaching and evalution in the curriculum development process
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic concepts. Practice, Interview, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
1. Week Basic Concepts in Curriculum Development
2. Week Theoretical Foundations of curriculum development: The Philosophical and Social Foundations
2. Week Historical, social, psychological, economic and individual foundations of curriculum development. Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Practice, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Research
3. Week Philosophical foundations of curriculum development. Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
3. Week Theoretical Foundations of curriculum development: Psychological and Historical Foundations
4. Week Curriculum Development Process Other Activities
4. Week Curriculum development design. Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
5. Week Needs Analysis Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Practice, Research, Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Models of Educational Programs Other Activities
6. Week Models of Educational Programs Other Activities
6. Week Curriculum development process. Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Research, Other Activities, Interview
7. Week Objectives in curriculum development. Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Practice, Research, Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Preparing Draft Program of Education: Determining Educational Requirements Research
8. Week Mid Term Exam
8. Week Midterm 1
9. Week Taxonomy of educational objectives. Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Preparing Draft Program of Education: Organizing Objectives Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Preparing Draft Program of Education: Selection and Arrangement of the Content Research
10. Week Planning the content. Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Practice
11. Week Learning process and key issues in curriculum development Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week Preparing Draft Program of Education: Regulation of Learning Situations Research
12. Week New Directions in Curriculum Development Research
12. Week Approaches to curriculum evaluation. Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Interview, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Research
13. Week Assignment/Project
13. Week Testing and Evaluation of Education Programs Research
14. Week General Evaluation Research
14. Week Final
*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 Understands the interaction between the disciplines related to the field of classroom teaching.
2 Approaches the information about the field of classroom teaching with a critical perspective.
3 Uses the necessary computer software in the field of classroom teaching.
4 Internalizes the skills developed in the field of classroom teaching and uses them in interdisciplinary studies.
5 Knows and applies the basic skills that a child at primary school level should have.
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.
8 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
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.
11 Uses Turkish properly and effectively per the rules and communicates well with students.
12 Adheres to Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions and exhibits attitudes and behaviors toward democracy, human rights, and Turkish national, moral, and cultural values.
13 Knows at least one foreign language at a level to monitor and communicate with colleagues.
14 Is aware of the importance of willing and active participation in cultural, social, environmental, artistic and sportive activities for the teaching profession, to be an effective global citizen.
15 Acts sensitively to local and global events and developments and participates in projects and activities to support society's development, with a sense of social responsibility.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9
PY1 3 4 4 1 1 4 3 3 2
PY2 1 4 4 2 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY4 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 3
PY5 4 4 5 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 2 2 4 1 3 4 2 1 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 5 5 4 5 4 5 4 5
PY10 0 5 5 1 1 5 5 5 2
PY11 5 1 4 0 4 1 1 1 1
PY12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY14 0 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY15 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Eğitimde Program Geliştirme Fatma Varış Ank. Üniversitesi.
  • Kuramdan Uygulamaya Eğitimde Program Geliştirme Özcan Demirel. PegemA.
  • Demirel, Ö. (2007). Eğitimde Program Geliştirme. Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık. Sönmez, V. (2003). Program Geliştirmede Öğretmen Elkitabı. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık. Varış, F., Eğitimde Program Geliştirme: Teori ve Teknikler. Ankara: Alkım Yay.,1994. Ertürk, S., Eğitimde Program Geliştirme. Ankara: Meteksan Lmt.Şti, 1982.
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 10 2 20
Ders Dışı
Research 1 5 5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 10 10
Homework 1 1 1.5 1.5
Final 1 10 10
Classroom Activities 1 10 10
Total Workload 56.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0