Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
MB TEACHING PHILOSOPHY BEÖ104 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Presentation, problem solving, question and answer
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Levent GÖRÜN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Levent GÖRÜN (Bahar)
Goals It aims to provide the basics of educational philosophy, the elements of philosophy, the relationship between philosophy and science, the fields of philosophy, philosophers influenced and not affected by philosophical movements, philosophy of education and the basics of Turkish educational philosophy.
Course Content Main issues and problem areas of philosophy; philosophy of wealth, knowledge, morals / values ​​and education; basic philosophical movements (idealism, realism, naturalism, empiricism, rationalism, pragmatism, existentialism, analytical philosophy) and education; educational philosophy and educational trends: Permanentism, essentialism, progressivism, existential education, critical / radical education; Educational views of some philosophers (Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, J. Dewey, İbn-i Sina, Farabi, J. J. Rousseau et al.) In the Islamic world and in the West; human nature, individual differences and education; education in terms of some political and economic ideologies; influential currents of thought and education in the modernization process in Turkey; Philosophical foundations of the Turkish education system.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
2 Main issues and problem areas of philosophy; philosophy of wealth, knowledge, morals / values ​​and education; basic philosophical movements (idealism, realism, naturalism, empiricism, rationalism, pragmatism, existentialism, analytical philosophy) and education; educational philosophy and educational trends: Permanentism, essentialism, progressivism, existential education, critical / radical education; Educational views of some philosophers (Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, J. Dewey, İbn-i Sina, Farabi, J. J. Rousseau et al.) In the Islamic world and in the West; human nature, individual differences and education; education in terms of some political and economic ideologies; influential currents of thought and education in the modernization process in Turkey; Philosophical foundations of the Turkish education system.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic issues and problem areas of philosophy Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Drama
2. Week Being, knowledge, moral / values ​​philosophy and education; Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3. Week Basic philosophical trends (idealism, realism, naturalism, empiricism, rationalism, pragmatism, existentialism, analytical philosophy) and education Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4. Week Basic philosophical trends (idealism, realism, naturalism, empiricism, rationalism, pragmatism, existentialism, analytical philosophy) and education Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5. Week Basic philosophical trends (idealism, realism, naturalism, empiricism, rationalism, pragmatism, existentialism, analytical philosophy) and education Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6. Week Educational philosophy and educational trends: Permanentism, essentialism, progressivism, existentialist education, critical / radical education Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7. Week Educational philosophy and educational trends: Permanentism, essentialism, progressivism, existentialist education, critical / radical education Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8. Week Educational philosophy and educational trends: Permanentism, essentialism, progressivism, existentialist education, critical / radical education Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
9. Week Educational views of some philosophers in the Islamic world and the West (Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, J. Dewey, Ibn-i Sina, Farabi, J. J. Rousseau et al.) Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10. Week Educational views of some philosophers in the Islamic world and the West (Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, J. Dewey, Ibn-i Sina, Farabi, J. J. Rousseau et al.) Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11. Week Human nature, individual differences and education Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12. Week Education in terms of some political and economic ideologies; Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13. Week influential currents of thought and education in the modernization process in Turkey Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14. Week Knows the philosophical foundations of the Turkish education system Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
*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 He/She can identify the interests and needs of students. Also, he/she has theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field
1 He/She can identify the interests and needs of students. Also, he/she has theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1
PY1 100
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Educational Philosophy
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
Preparation, After Class Study 12 1 12
Research 6 2 12
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 10 10
Final 1 14.5 14.5
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0