| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | FB144 | Current Approaches in Science Teaching | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| - To follow current approaches in science education
- To be aware of the applications of current approaches in science education |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Bilge ÖZTÜRK |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Students will learn about interpretation and critical thinking in line with current science education approaches. | | 2 | Students will learn about current science education approaches and models. | | 3 | Students will learn about the problems experienced in science education. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| New trends in science education, the most basic problems encountered in science education and solutions to these problems. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Discussing the content and purpose of the course | | | | 2 | Definition of science, importance of science lesson, basic principles of science lesson | | | | 3 | Inquiry-based science teaching | | | | 4 | Multiple intelligence theory | | | | 5 | Cooperative Learning Model | | | | 6 | Applications of cooperative learning | | | | 7 | Argumentation Model | | | | 8 | midterm exam | | | | 9 | Argumentation Model Applications | | | | 10 | Project Based Learning | | | | 11 | Problem Based Learning | | | | 12 | Brain Based Learning | | | | 13 | Context-Based Learning | | | | 14 | Other Methods and Techniques Used in Science Education | | | | 15 | Evaluations on the use of current approaches in science teaching | | | | 16 | Final | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| -Karamustafaoğlu, O., Tezel, Ö., & Sarı, U. (Eds., 2018).Activity supported science education with current approaches and methods. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Publishing.
-Balım, A. G. (2019). Innovative approaches in science teaching. Ankara: Anı Publishing. |
| 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 | 30 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 70 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | | 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 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Criticising Paper | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Self Study | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 8 | 6 | 48 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 9 | 8 | 72 |
| Reading | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | LO2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | LO3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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