Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | AE-FB404B | | 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 | 2 | 2 |
Attending Lectures | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Self Study | 3 | 7 | 21 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 2 | 6 | 12 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 6 | 7 | 42 |
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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