Problem Based Learning In Science Education
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Problem Based Learning In Science Education | FBO107 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Canan DİLEK EREN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Know the general features, advantages and
disadvantages of Problem Based Learning
model.
2) Knowing the role of the teacher, the student
and the problem in the Problem Based
Learning Process
3) Applying the steps of the problem-based
learning process
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | High | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 2 | High | Low | Middle | Low | Low | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | High | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | High | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Low | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
The historical development of problem-based learning-teaching approach. Make literature review, read articles and prepare presentations on this subject. Based on the existing problems create new problems. Create new course designs based on created problems.
Weekly Schedule
1) The historical development of problem-based learning approach2) The aims of problem-based learning approach
3) The nature of problem
4) The role of problem on problem-based learning process.
5) The importance of problem-based learning approach in science education.
6) The importance of problem-based learning approach in science education.
7) Presentations on literature review for practices of problem-based learning approach in Science Education
8) Presentations on literature review for practices of problem-based learning approach in Science Education
9) Midterm
10) Creation of new problems
11) Creation of new problems
12) Appropriate course design with problem-based learning approach in science education and the rules that must be considered
13) Appropriate course design with problem-based learning approach in science education and the rules that must be considered
14) The assessment methods in problem-based learning approach
15) The assessment methods in problem-based learning approach.
16) Final
Recommended or Required Reading
1- 1- 1. Fogarty., R. ( 2001). Problem-Based Learning and Other Curriculum Models
fort he Multiple Intelligences Classroom. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
2- 2. Sungur, S.& Tekkaya, C. (2006). Effects of problem- based learning and
traditional instruction of self-regulated learning. The Journal of Education Research,
99(5), 307-317.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Group Study
6) Case Study
7) Self Study
8) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
20% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required