New Approaches In Science and Technology Education
Elementary Teaching
Institute of Social 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Approaches In Science and Technology Education | ISO118 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Esma BULUŞ KIRIKKAYA
Associate Prof. Dr. Elif ÖZATA YÜCEL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Discuss new approaches in science and technology program.
2) Organise a classroom activity by using new approaches to science and technology course.
3) Evaluate the Science and Technology Programs from perspective of new approaches.
4) Examine new approaches with regard to the problems faced in 4th and 5th grade of Science and Technology Programs
5) Investigate applied studies of new approaches in 4th and 5th grade Science and Technology Programs.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | Middle | No relation | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
n/a
Course Contents
This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on definition of science, importance of science education, basic principles in doing science lessons, science education based on scientific method, science education based on research and analysis, new approaches in science education: Project based learning, multiple intelligence theory, brain based learning, constructivism, computer based education, problem based learning, critical thinking, creative thinking, reflective thinking, concept education, concept maps, misconceptions, science education based on cooperative learining, science education based on educational games, anologies, focusing on basic problems teachers and students face during science education, analysing new methods and approaches that mşght help overcoming difficulties that students have learning science and increase students success.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required