Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / FEN 503 - SCIENCE EDUCATION (MASTER)

Code: FEN 503 Course Title: CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF SCIENCE EDUCATION LITERATURE Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department SCIENCE EDUCATION (MASTER)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MAHMUT POLAT (mpolat@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) MAHMUT POLAT,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to gain the ability to look critically to the literature by thoroughly examining the researches in the field of science education in the last fifty years

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can classify scientific studies in science education under different contexts. PO-1 An MA student has theoretical and practical knowledge depending on his bachelor’s degree proficiencies on an expertise level on Turkish Education; improves and deepens this knowledge.
PO-3 An MA student uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained from his/her field and improves and deepens this knowledge.
PO-9 An MA student evaluates the information related to his/her field critically and directs learning.
Examination
Term Paper
LO-2 can investigate and critic studies current topics about science education such as science curriculum teaching methods attitudes and individual differences PO-3 An MA student uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained from his/her field and improves and deepens this knowledge.
PO-18 An MA student applies the knowledge and skills gained from his/her field in interdisciplinary studies.
PO-19 An MA student evaluates current developments in line with national values and country facts.
Examination
Term Paper
LO-3 can propose a research method to investigate the problem determined about science curriculum, teaching methods, attitudes and individual differences. PO-1 An MA student has theoretical and practical knowledge depending on his bachelor’s degree proficiencies on an expertise level on Turkish Education; improves and deepens this knowledge.
PO-2 An MA student discusses the interdisciplenary interaction with his/her fields.
PO-3 An MA student uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained from his/her field and improves and deepens this knowledge.
Examination
Term Paper
LO-4 can exemplify the processes of designing, conducting and reporting a scientific research. PO-1 An MA student has theoretical and practical knowledge depending on his bachelor’s degree proficiencies on an expertise level on Turkish Education; improves and deepens this knowledge.
PO-6 An MA student constructs a problem in his/her field, develops solutions, solves, evaluates the results and applies them when necessary.
PO-9 An MA student evaluates the information related to his/her field critically and directs learning.
Examination
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Examination of meta-analysis studies on scientific research in the field of science education in the last fifty years. Classification of scientific researches in the field of science education under different contexts. Critical Analysis of Science Education Literature.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Examination of meta-analysis studies on scientific research in the field of science education in the last fifty years Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
2 Examination of meta-analysis studies on scientific research in the field of science education in the last fifty years Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
3 Examination of meta-analysis studies on scientific research in the field of science education in the last fifty years Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
4 Classification of scientific researches in the field of science education under different contexts. Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
5 Classification of scientific researches in the field of science education under different contexts. Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
6 Examination of studies in science curriculum development and evaluation. Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
7 Examination of studies in science curriculum development and evaluation. Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
8 mid-term exam
9 Examination of studies scientific process skills and conceptual understanding. Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
10 Examination of studies scientific process skills and conceptual understanding. Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
11 Examination of studies in science teaching and learning methods. Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
12 Examination of studies in science teaching and learning methods. Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
13 Examination of studies in assessment evaluation techniques in science education. Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
14 Examination of studies attitude toward science. Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
15 Examination of studies in individual difference and science education. Discussion method Lecture method Case Study method Brainstorming method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Bahar, M., Nartgün, Z., Durmuş, S., Bıçak, B. (2010). Geleneksel-Tamamlayıcı Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Teknikleri Öğretmen El Kitabı. Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık.
2 Büyüköztürk, Ş., Bökeoğlu, Ö. Ç., ve Köklü, N. (2009). Sosyal bilimler için istatistik. Ankara: Pegema Akademi Yayınları.
3 Yıldırım, A., & Şimşek, H. (2013). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.
Required Course instruments and materials
Smart Board Computer and projector

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 20
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper 14 2 20
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 14 42
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 2 11 22
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 2 14 28
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 180