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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |