Micro Teaching

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

.

Course Contents

Basic concepts and principles of effective teaching and learning; professional competencies, attitudes, roles and behaviors of teachers; preparing a lesson plan; the scope, benefits and limitations of the micro teaching method; preparing active learning activities appropriate to the topic; sample lecture applications in class; video recording of course presentations; evaluation of the course by taking advantage of the records; development of prepared activities and lectures.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to Effective Teaching and Learning Concepts Topics: Definition and importance of effectiveness in education. An overview of learning theories. Activities: Classroom discussions. Short presentations on learning theories.
2) Principles of Effective Teaching Topics: Effective teaching strategies and methods. Adapting to diverse learning needs. Activities: Case studies and group discussions. Mini projects involving effective teaching strategies.
3) Introduction to Teacher Competencies Topics: Fundamental competencies of the teaching profession. Professional ethics and attitudes. Activities: Role-playing and scenario analysis. Reflective writing on professional attitudes.
4) The Role and Behavior of Teachers Topics: The teaching environment and student relationships. The role of teachers in society. Activities: Conducting interviews with real teachers. Workshop on classroom management strategies.
5) Techniques for Preparing Lesson Plans Topics: Elements of an effective lesson plan. Setting lesson objectives. Activities: Lesson plan design workshop. Reviewing and critiquing sample lesson plans.
6) Practical Lesson Plan Preparation Topics: Diversity and flexibility in lesson plans. Assessing learning outcomes. Activities: Preparing and presenting one's own lesson plans. Peer evaluation.
7) Designing Active Learning Activities Topics: What is active learning and why is it important? Different types of learning activities. Activities: Interactive games and simulations. Activity design workshop.
8) Active Learning Applications Topics: Integration of in-class and out-of-class activities. Evaluation of learning activities. Activities: Group projects and presentations. Evaluation of activities and feedback.
9) Lecture Techniques Topics: Effective communication and presentation skills. Interaction with the audience. Activities: Mini lecture presentations. Communication skills workshop.
10) Lecture Delivery Applications Topics: Implementation of teaching techniques. Adapting to classroom dynamics. Activities: In-class lecture delivery experience. Peer and teacher feedback.
11) Evaluating Recorded Lecture Presentations Topics: Analyzing one's own teaching style. Evaluating feedback. Activities: Recording and watching lecture presentations. Assessment and discussion within the group.
12) Improving Presentation Techniques Topics: Utilizing feedback. Methods for improving presentation skills. Activities: Conducting improved presentations. Creating personal development plans.
13) Revising Lesson Plans Topics: Integrating received feedback into lesson plans. Continuous improvement for effective teaching. Activities: Presenting redesigned lesson plans. Peer review and teacher comments.
14) Final Projects and Assessment Topics: Final versions of lesson plans and presentations. Personal and professional development as a teacher candidate. Activities: Final lesson plans and presentations. Overall course assessment and conclusion.
15) Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Dersin sorumlu öğretim üyesinin e-destek sistemi üzerinden paylaştığı ders notları
2- Matematik, Fen, Türkçe vb. öğretim programları
3- Profesyonel eğitim sitelerindeki ders planları ve etkinlik örnekleri
4- MEB e bağlı kurumlarda görevli öğretmenlerin kendi çalışmalarını paylaştığı internet siteleri

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Question-Answer
2) Discussion
3) Modelling
4) Role Playing
5) Group Study
6) Brain Storming
7) Case Study
8) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Practices to Course Grade	50%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	50%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required