| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | SIE130 | Nature Education Practices in Primary School | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| It is about recognizing living and non-living elements in order to make sense of the events happening around us. As individuals get to know nature, they can raise awareness and exhibit a protective attitude. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Abdurrahman SEFALI |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | 1. Will be able to have general knowledge about living and non-living elements in the natural environment at primary school level. | | 2 | 2. Will be able to define the stages and definitions in nature education practices. | | 3 | 3. Who will notice not only visible creatures (macro) but also microscopic creatures in natural environments. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| No |
| Course Contents |
| 1. Will be able to have general knowledge about living and non-living elements in the natural environment at primary school level.
2. Will be able to define the stages and definitions in nature education practices.
3. He will notice not only visible creatures (macro) but also microscopic creatures in natural environments. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Information about the purpose, content, resources and operation of the course. | | | | 2 | Definitions of environmental education and nature education and the differences between them | | | | 3 | Principles of nature education, animal rights, protection measures and handling factors | | | | 4 | Principles of nature education, animal rights, protection measures and handling factors | | | | 5 | An overview of out-of-school learning environments | | | | 6 | School gardens for nature education applications in out-of-school learning environments | | | | 7 | School gardens for nature education applications in out-of-school learning environments | | | | 8 | Botanical gardens for nature education applications in out-of-school learning environments | | | | 9 | Botanical gardens for nature education applications in out-of-school learning environments | | | | 10 | Zoos for nature education applications in out-of-school learning environments | | | | 11 | Zoos for nature education applications in out-of-school learning environments | | | | 12 | Eutrophication-based microscopic examinations in nature education | | | | 13 | Eutrophication-based microscopic examinations in nature education | | | | 14 | Microscopic examinations for pollen deterioration caused by pollution | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. Kartal, E., Yılmaz, A. (2023). Çevre Eğitiminde Güncel Yaklaşımlar. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Ankara.
2. Uzunöz, A., Şeyihoğlu, A., Akbaş, Y., & Gençtürk, E. (Eds.). (2012). Doğa eğitimi: Ders dışı öğretim faaliyetlerine örnek. Anı Yayıncılık.
3. Erkan, Y. (1978). Kayaç oluşturan önemli minerallerin mikroskopta incelenmeleri. HÜ Yayınları, Ankara, 497. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 50 | | Laboratory | 1 | 25 | | Field Trip | 1 | 25 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 50 | | Report | 1 | 25 | | Report Presentation | 1 | 25 | | 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) | | No |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Laboratory | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Observation | 2 | 40 | 80 |
| Field Trip | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Self Study | 2 | 30 | 60 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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