Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Spring 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 | ŞEYMA AKKAYA DEVİREN (sadeviren@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| To introduce the history of astronomy and misconceptions about the subject and current researches in the literature by having knowledge on astronomy in science education. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can understand the misconceptions about astronomy in science education. |
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. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can compare astronomical ideas put forward throughout history |
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 Performance Project |
| LO-3 | can explain the astronomical concepts. |
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. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | can recognize the general structure of the universe |
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. |
Examination |
| LO-5 | can knows laws related to astronomy and formulate |
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. |
Examination |
| LO-6 | Can interpret the formation theories of the universe. |
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. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Misconceptions about astronomy in science education Theories of the formation of the universe. Astronomical ideas throughout history The development of astronomy in history. Astronomical concepts. Laws related to astronomy. The general structure of the universe. Space exploration today. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Information About Course Content | Method of Narration |
| 2 | History of astronomy | Method of Narration |
| 3 | Universe and universe models | Method of Narration question answer |
| 4 | Galaxies | Method of Narration |
| 5 | Solar systems | Method of Narration |
| 6 | Historical Development of Astronomy | Method of Narration |
| 7 | Studies on Astronomy in Science Education | Method of Narration resource scanning article criticism |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Studies on Astronomy in Science Education | Method of Narration resource scanning article criticism |
| 10 | Studies on Astronomy in Science Education | Method of Narration resource scanning article criticism |
| 11 | Studies on Astronomy in Science Education | Method of Narration resource scanning article criticism |
| 12 | Black holes | Method of Narration |
| 13 | The phases of the moon | Method of Narration |
| 14 | Communication satellites | Method of Narration |
| 15 | Misconceptions on astronomy subjects | Resource scanning Method of Narration |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | İlk Çağlardan Günümüze Astronomi Tarihi, Yavuz Unat | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Smart Board, Textbook | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | %40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | %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 | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| c) Performance Project | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Oral Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 180 | ||