| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Science in Primary School | SNZ104 | Turkish | Compulsory | 2. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tuğba ECEVİT |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | Teacher candidates will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills related to the subject areas of Earth and Universe, Physical Events, Matter and Change, and Living Beings and Life within the framework of 3rd and 4th-grade science curriculum topics. |
| Course Content | The course content covers the core science topics in the primary 3rd and 4th-grade curriculum, organized under the following headings: Introduction to Science: Importance and fundamental principles of science. Types of scientific knowledge and key concepts in science. Scientific revolutions and paradigms in science. Earth and Universe: Introduction to Astronomy: Formation of the universe, the Solar System, and planets. Structure of the Earth: Inner and outer layers, rocks, fossils. Distant observation technologies: Telescopes, space vehicles, and recent developments in space research. Physical Events: Force and Motion: Basic concepts of motion, Newton’s laws of motion. Light and Sound: Light sources, reflection and refraction; sound sources, sound technologies. Electricity: Electric charge, electric current, resistance, Ohm’s Law, and simple electric circuits. Matter and Change: Structure of Matter: Atomic models, states of matter (solid, liquid, gas). Classification of Matter: Elements, compounds, mixtures, and separation methods. Chemical reactions and transformations of matter. Living Beings and Life: Concept of life and living organisms in our environment. Human body systems and sensory organs and their functions. Environmental awareness: Environmental issues and conservation. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Explain basic science concepts. |
| 2 | Apprehent relation between science and other sciences |
| 3 | Appherent the teaching aims of science. |
| 4 | Appherent the importance of science and place of daily life. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, Review of the Course Syllabus, Sharing Expectations, Formation of Groups | Interview, Other Activities |
| 2. Week | Foundations of Science, Scientific Concepts, and the Nature of Science | Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | Objectives of Science Teaching and Subject-Specific Skills in the Science Curriculum | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Earth and Universe Topic Area | Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Earth and Universe Topic Area | Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 6. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Physical Events Topic Area | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 7. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Physical Events Topic Area | Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 8. Week | Midterm exam | |
| 9. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Physical Events Topic Area | Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Matter and Change Topic Area | Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Matter and Change Topic Area | Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study |
| 12. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Matter and Change Topic Area | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Living Beings and Life Topic Area | Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Interview |
| 14. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Living Beings and Life Topic Area | Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| PY4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
|
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 1 | 3 | 3 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Interview | 4 | 10 | 40 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 10 | 4 | 40 | |
| Practice | 2 | 5 | 10 | |
| Other Activities | 3 | 3.5 | 10.5 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
