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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
FB131Argumentation Model and ApplicationsElective116
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide graduate students with detailed information about the argumentation model, which is one of the learning models and approaches emphasized in the Science Course Curriculum. In addition, it is aimed for graduate students to gain awareness about the applications of this model and to effectively implement the model in classroom applications.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Bilge ÖZTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1Understand the nature of the argumentation model.
2Know the benefits of the argumentation model and understand the importance of its application in science teaching.
3Know and design activities for the application of the argumentation model.
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
-Definition of the argumentation model -Argumentation models of different researchers (Toulmin, Aristotle, Walton) -Argument types -Classroom applications of the argumentation model (Table of expressions, Concept maps consisting of student ideas, Theories competing with cartoons, Theories competing with stories, Theories competing with ideas and evidence, Argument structuring, Prediction-observation-explanation, Pair talk, From pairs to fours, Listening trios, Sending ambassadors , Role playing) -Contributions of the argumentation model to science teaching
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to the course, general information about the course and the resources to be used
2Argumentation model and content
3Argumentation models of different researchers (Toulmin, Aristotle, Walton)
4Argumentation models of different researchers (Toulmin, Aristotle, Walton)
5Argument types (Analytical, rhetorical and dialectical arguments)
6Argument types (Analytical, rhetorical and dialectical arguments)
7Classroom applications of the argumentation model (Table of expressions, Concept maps consisting of student ideas,)
8Midterm exam
9Classroom applications of the argumentation model (Theories competing with cartoons, Theories competing with stories)
10Classroom applications of the argumentation model (Theories competing with ideas and evidence, Argument structuring)
11Classroom applications of the argumentation model (Prediction-observation-explanation, Pair talk, From pairs to fours)
12Classroom applications of the argumentation model (Listening trios, Sending ambassadors, Role playing)
13Designing sample activities for classroom applications of the argumentation model
14Designing sample activities for classroom applications of the argumentation model
15Contributions of the argumentation model to science teaching
16Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Anagün, Ş.Ş., & Duban, N. (Ed., 2014). Science teaching. Ankara: Anı Publishing. Demirci-Güler, M.P. (Ed., 2017). Fen bilimleri öğretimi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. Balım, A.G. (Ed., 2019). Innovative approaches in science education. Ankara: Anı Publishing. Postgraduate theses on the argumentation model Argumentation model related article studies
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities30
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities70
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Criticising Paper7535
Self Study9436
Individual Study for Mid term Examination5420
Individual Study for Final Examination7535
Reading8540
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)169
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