| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | AE-FB404 | Nature and Teaching of Science | Compulsory | 4 | 8 | 3 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| To have knowledge about the development of science, the formation of scientific knowledge, philosophy of science and teaching the nature of science. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Ögr. Üyesi Ebru MAZLUM GÜVEN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Understands the basic features of science. | | 2 | Realizes the importance of the development and continuity of science. | | 3 | Prepares and implements activities for teaching the nature of science. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Scientific knowledge and its characteristics, elements of the nature of science, philosophy of science, paradigms, development of science, approaches used in teaching the nature of science, science technology and society |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Definition of science, aims, features, development and phases | Subject expression | | | 2 | Distinction between science and pseudoscience - History of science | Subject expression | | | 3 | Philosophy of science (Popper, Kuhn, Lakatos) | | | | 4 | Nature and elements of science | subject expression | | | 5 | Nature and elements of science | Subject expression | | | 6 | Scientific myths | Subject expression | | | 7 | Student work presentation (Science from past to present) | Subject expression | | | 8 | Mid term exam | | | | 9 | Science-Technology-Society | Subject expression | | | 10 | Nature of science teaching approaches | Subject expression | | | 11 | Measuring and evaluating knowledge of the nature of science | Subject expression | | | 12 | Science curriculum and the nature of science | Subject expression | | | 13 | Review of Sample Practices | Subject expression | | | 14 | Presentation of Designed Events | Subject expression | | | 15 | Presentation of Designed Events | Subjest expression | | | 16 | Final exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Yenice, N. (Ed.) Bilimin Doğası Gelişimi ve Öğretimi |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Self Study | 6 | 7 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 6 | 4 | 24 |
| Reading | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | LO2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | LO3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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