| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Teaching | SNZ305 | Turkish | Compulsory | 5. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tuğba ECEVİT |
| Instructor(s) | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tuğba ECEVİT (Güz) |
| Goals | This course aims to equip primary teacher candidates with fundamental knowledge and skills for the theoretical and practical teaching of 3rd and 4th-grade science topics, as well as to develop their abilities in planning and implementing experiments and activities. |
| Course Content | Basic concepts of science and science education; features of science, technology, scientific knowledge and scientific method, science and technology literacy, science-technology-society-environment relations, attitudes towards the field of science, objectives of science teaching, historical development of science teaching in Turkey and the world, constructivist approach and science learning, cognitive development and science education, features of the elementary school science program and other relationship with the courses, development of scientific process skills and sample applications. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Science and technology-be literate |
| 2 | Develop mind and hand skills |
| 3 | To be informed about the current trends and practices in science education |
| 4 | To understand the characteristics of elementary science programs |
| 5 | Understanding the FTTC relationship |
| 6 | Analyzing programs according to BSB, TD and FTTS |
| 7 | To recognize the programs and learning institutions developed in the field of Science and Technology |
| 8 | Deconstructing the relationship between Science and Technology Programs and books |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Course Introduction, Creation of Groups, Sharing of Achievements | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview |
| 2. Week | Science Education Program | Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | Research Inquiry-Based Learning | Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | Argumentation-Based Learning Approaches | |
| 5. Week | Argumentation-Based Research Inquiry-Based Applications | Practice, Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 6. Week | The STEM Teaching Approach | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview |
| 7. Week | Alternative Measurement and Evaluation Methods in Science Education | Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 8. Week | Midterm exam | |
| 9. Week | Teacher candidate course application | Presentation (Preparation), Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Teacher candidate course application | Presentation (Preparation), Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Teacher candidate course application | Presentation (Preparation), Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Teacher candidate course application | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | Teacher candidate course application | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | Teacher candidate course application | Practice, Other Activities |
| 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 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 1 | 14 | 14 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Research | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| Interview | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 1 | 12 | 12 | |
| Other Activities | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 102 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
