Themes In Physics Education Literature
Primary School Science Education
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes In Physics Education Literature | FBO117 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Derya KALTAKÇI GÜREL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) To have a knowledge about the current status of research in physics education in Turkey and in the world.
2) Explain the trends and issues in physics education discussed in the literature
3) Realize a gap in the physics education research in a specific area.
4) To produce research problems in order to remedy the current problems detected in physics education.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
In pursuit of an introduction to the history and research areas of physics education in Turkey and in the world, basic themes in physics education research is discussed weekly. These themes are: History of Physics Education and Physics Education Studies; Misconceptions in Physics and Diagnosing Misconceptions; Mental Models and Diagnosis of Mental Models of Students’ in Physics Topics; Context-Based Physics Teaching; Problem-Based Physics Teaching; Inquiry-Based Physics Teaching and Laboratory Applications; Peer Instruction in Physics; Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) and Applications in Physics Education; Physics Teacher Proficiencies; History and Nature of Science in Physics Education; Technology-Based Physics Education (Microcomputer Based Learning Applications); Conceptual Change Methods in Physics Teaching; Physics Education for Gifted Students; Affective Variables in Physics Education; Development of Primary and Secondary School Curricula and Physics Teaching in Turkey.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Question-Answer
4) Discussion
5) Group Study
6) Case Study
7) Case Study
8) Self Study
9) Project Based Learning
10) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required