Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF EDUCATION / ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING

History


The Department of Science Teaching was founded in 2011 within the Department of Primary Education at the Faculty of Education and accepted students in 2012. The primary goal of the Department is to train teachers who have a sound understanding of science and have positive attitude to science and the program is committed to promoting scientific literacy. The undergraduate program consists of subject-specific courses including physics, chemistry and biology, pedagogic courses and electives. The program also aims to train teachers who can teach through innovative methods techniques and approaches. “Learning through action” has a special significance emphasized in all the courses in the program.

The Department of Science Teaching was founded in 2011 within the Department of Primary Education at the Faculty of Education and accepted students in 2012. The primary goal of the Department is to train teachers who have a sound understanding of science and have positive attitude to science and the program is committed to promoting scientific literacy. The undergraduate program consists of subject-specific courses including physics, chemistry and biology, pedagogic courses and electives. The program also aims to train teachers who can teach through innovative methods techniques and approaches. “Learning through action” has a special significance emphasized in all the courses in the program.

Qualification Awarded


Students who successfully complete the program are entitled to receive a Bachelor's degree in Teaching Training in Sciences.

Level of Qualification


Bachelor's Degree

Specific Admission Requirements


Having a high school diploma and be eligible to register to our department as a result of examinations made by ÖSYM.

Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning


Recognition of prior learning in Turkish higher education institutions are still in progress. Therefore, recognition of prior learning in Nevşehir University has not been fully accomplished. However, exemption exams from such lessons as Computer Sciences and English are held at the beginning of every academic year. Students who consider themselves capable of meeting the learning outcomes of such lessons are welcome to take the exemption test. Those who have passed the exemption test are exempt from the relevant lesson.

Recognition of prior learning in Turkish higher education institutions are still in progress. Therefore, recognition of prior learning in Nevşehir University has not been fully accomplished. However, exemption exams from such lessons as Computer Sciences and English are held at the beginning of every academic year. Students who consider themselves capable of meeting the learning outcomes of such lessons are welcome to take the exemption test. Those who have passed the exemption test are exempt from the relevant lesson.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations


Successfully complete all courses available in the program (a total of 240 ECTS) and to have at least 2.00 on a 4.00 weighted grade point average.

Profile of The Programme


The objectives of the Teacher Training in Sciences Programme is to train students as science and technology teachers who have humanitarian and moral values, scientific and technological literacy, the ability of thinking, investigating, examining and using modern education techniques.

Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme


PO-1	Having the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, measurement and assessment methods related to the field.
PO-2	Having the knowledge about the nature, source, limit, accuracy, validity and reliability of knowledge
PO-3	Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-4	Conceptualization of events and facts about the area, using scientific methods and techniques to solve problems.
PO-5	Applying the appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques, taking into account the characteristics of the subject area, developmental properties and learning patterns of students who are at the second grade of elementary education.
PO-6	Recognizing Science and Technology Program prepared by Ministry of Education and ability to implement this program.
PO-7	Ability to develop appropriate materials to the subject area and needs of students.
PO-8	Ability to assess student achievements using different techniques and methods.
PO-9	Applying skills and knowledge related to laboratory experiments and activities in professional life
PO-10	Taking responsibility for individual and group tasks and efficiently fulfill the task.
PO-11	Recognizing himself as an individual, using creative and strengths features and improving weaknesses
PO-12	Ability to evaluate critically the acquired knowledge and skills.
PO-13	Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
PO-14	Sharing ideas and solutions to problems by supporting data with specialist and non-specialist.
PO-15	Having the sufficient level of foreign language knowledge in order to monitor foreign resources about his/her field.
PO-16	Ability to use information and communication technologies in science teaching.

NQF-HETR Program Outcomes Matrices

TYYC PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16

1- Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. X X X X X

1- Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. X X X X

2-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. X X X X X X

1- Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. X X X

2- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. X X X

3- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project. X X

1- Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. X X X

2- Determine learning needs and direct the learning. X

3- Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. X

1- Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.

2- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. X X

3- Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.

4- Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. X

5- Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.

1- Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.

2- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.

Basic Area Competencies-Program Outcomes Matrix (Academic Weighted)

Açıklama PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16

Based on qualifications gained in secondary education; Understand concepts and intercourts related to the field. X

The nature of the knowledge is knowledge about the evaluation of its limits, accuracy, reliability and validity. X X X

Discuss methods of the production of scientific knowledge.

Teaching programs related to the field have measurement and evaluation information with teaching strategies, methods and techniques. X X X

Students have the knowledge of development, learning characteristics and difficulties. X

Recognize national and international cultures.

Uses advanced information sources related to the field. X X

Concepts the events and cases related to the field, examines and evaluates data with scientific methods and techniques.

Defines, analyzes, analyzes, evidence and research, develops solutions.

Students' development features, individual differences; Apply the most appropriate teaching strategy, methods and techniques taking into account the properties and gains of the subject area. X X X

It develops material in accordance with the subject area and the student's requirements. X X X

Versatively evaluates the student's acquisitions using different methods. X

It takes responsibility in individual and group work and actively performs the task taken. X X

Recognizes himself as an individual; uses creative and strengths and improves weaknesses. X

It takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex problems encountered and unpredictable in practice. X

Evaluate the knowledge and skills he has acquired with a critical approach. X

Determine learning requirements and directs learning.

Develops a positive attitude of lifelong learning.

Effectively uses ways of reaching information. X

Participate in artistic and cultural activities effectively.

Indicates that society and the world is sensitive to events / developments on the agenda and follows these developments.

Plans and implements occupational projects and events for the social environment in which social responsibility lives. X

Informs the relevant individuals and institutions on issues related to the field.

It shares the solutions for their thoughts and problems with quantitative and qualitative data with experts and non-experts. X

A foreign language monitors the information in the field using the at least European Language Portfolio B1 level and communicates with their colleagues. X

Europe uses advanced level of computer-use license and communication technologies.

Live in different cultures and adapt to social life.

The external appearance is an example of the society with attitude, attitude and behavior.

Democracy behaves in accordance with human rights, social, scientific and vocational ethical values.

Treats and participates in quality management and processes.

It establish personal and institutional interactions in order to create and maintain the safe school environment.

Environmental protection and occupational safety issues have adequate consciousness.

It is aware of national and universal sensitives expressed in the basic law of National Education.

As the individual and its field, the law related to the right and responsibilities of the law behave in accordance with the regulation and legislation.

Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYC, Level 6,) ) Basic Field Competencies (Academic Weighted) PROGRAM ÇIKTILARI TYYÇ

PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16

KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Based on qualifications gained in secondary education; Understand concepts and intercourts related to the field. 1 x x x x x x 1- Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE

KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual The nature of the knowledge is knowledge about the evaluation of its limits, accuracy, reliability and validity. 2 x x x Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE

KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Discuss methods of the production of scientific knowledge. 3 Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE

KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Teaching programs related to the field have measurement and evaluation information with teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 4 x x x Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE

KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Students have the knowledge of development, learning characteristics and difficulties. 5 x Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE

KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Recognize national and international cultures. 6 Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Uses advanced information sources related to the field. 1 x x x x x x 1- Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS

SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Concepts the events and cases related to the field, examines and evaluates data with scientific methods and techniques. 2 x x x x x x 2-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS

SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Defines, analyzes, analyzes, evidence and research, develops solutions. 3 Cognitive-Practical SKILLS

SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Students' development features, individual differences; Apply the most appropriate teaching strategy, methods and techniques taking into account the properties and gains of the subject area. 4 x x x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS

SKILLS Cognitive-Practical It develops material in accordance with the subject area and the student's requirements. 5 x x x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS

SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Versatively evaluates the student's acquisitions using different methods. 6 x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS

COMPETENCES Participate in artistic and cultural activities effectively. 1 1- Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES Indicates that society and the world is sensitive to events / developments on the agenda and follows these developments. 2 x x 2- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES Plans and implements occupational projects and events for the social environment in which social responsibility lives. 3 x 3- Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES Informs the relevant individuals and institutions on issues related to the field. 4 x 4- Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES It shares the solutions for their thoughts and problems with quantitative and qualitative data with experts and non-experts. 5 x 5- Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES A foreign language monitors the information in the field using the at least European Language Portfolio B1 level and communicates with their colleagues. 6 x Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES Europe uses advanced level of computer-use license and communication technologies. 7 Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES Live in different cultures and adapt to social life. 8 Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES The external appearance is an example of the society with attitude, attitude and behavior. 1 1- Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES Democracy behaves in accordance with human rights, social, scientific and vocational ethical values. 2 2- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES Treats and participates in quality management and processes. 3 Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES It establish personal and institutional interactions in order to create and maintain the safe school environment. 4 Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES Environmental protection and occupational safety issues have adequate consciousness. 5 Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES It is aware of national and universal sensitives expressed in the basic law of National Education. 6 Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES As the individual and its field, the law related to the right and responsibilities of the law behave in accordance with the regulation and legislation. 7 Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES It takes responsibility in individual and group work and actively performs the task taken. 1 x x x x x 1- Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES Recognizes himself as an individual; uses creative and strengths and improves weaknesses. 2 x x x x 2- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES It takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex problems encountered and unpredictable in practice. 3 x x x 3- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES Evaluate the knowledge and skills he has acquired with a critical approach. 1 x x x x 1- Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. Learning Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES Determine learning requirements and directs learning. 2 x 2- Determine learning needs and direct the learning. Learning Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES Develops a positive attitude of lifelong learning. 3 x 3- Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. Learning Competence COMPETENCES

COMPETENCES Effectively uses ways of reaching information. 4 x Learning Competence COMPETENCES

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples


Our graduates have the opportunity to work for the Ministry of National Education and private educational institutions as science and technology teachers and as academicians.

Access to Further Studies


Upon a successful completion of the program, student may continue with master and doctoral studies, provided that they get a required score in Academic Staff and Graduate Study Education Exam (ALES) and have a sufficient level of English language proficiency.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
AIT 101	PRINCIPLES OF ATATüRK & HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Compulsory	3
FBÖ 111	INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ101	GENERAL PHYSICS I	4 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Compulsory	6
FBÖ 151	GENERAL PHYSICS LAB I	0 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Compulsory	2
FBÖ 103	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I	4 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Compulsory	6
FBÖ 153	GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB I	0 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Compulsory	2
FBÖ105	GENERAL MATHEMATICS I	4 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Compulsory	5
FBÖ 109	TURKISH I: WRITTEN EXPRESSION	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Compulsory	2
Total:							30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
AIT102	PRINCIPLES OF ATATüRK & HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION 2	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Compulsory	2
FBÖ 112	EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ 102	GENERAL PHYSICS II	4 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Compulsory	6
FBÖ 152	GENERAL PHYSICS LAB II	0 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Compulsory	2
FBÖ 104	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II	4 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Compulsory	6
FBÖ 154	GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB II	0 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Compulsory	2
FBÖ 114	GENERAL MATHEMATICS II	4 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Compulsory	6
FBÖ 110	TURKISHII: ORAL EXPRESSION	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Compulsory	2
Total:							30

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
FBÖ 207	COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I	2 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ 108	GENERAL BIOLOGY I	4 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Compulsory	6
FBÖ 251	GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB I	0 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Compulsory	2
FBÖ 203	GENERAL PHYSICS III	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Compulsory	3
FBÖ 253	GENERAL PHYSICS LAB III	0 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Compulsory	2
FBÖ 205	GENERAL CHEMISTRY III	2 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ 211	PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF TEACHING	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Compulsory	3
YBD 201	FOREIGN LANGUAGE I	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Compulsory	3
SEÇ 1	ELECTIVE COURSES 1	- Hour(s)	- Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Optional	3
Total:							30

4. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
FBÖ 208	COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II	2 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	2	Spring Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ 212	THE CURRICULUM OF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND PLANNING	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Spring Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ 202	GENERAL BIOLOGY II	4 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Spring Semester	Compulsory	6
FBÖ 252	GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB II	0 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	2	Spring Semester	Compulsory	2
FBÖ 206	GENERAL CHEMISTRY IV (ORGANIC CHEMISTRY)	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Spring Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ 204	INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PHYSICS	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Spring Semester	Compulsory	5
YBD 102	FOREIGN LANGUAGE II	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Spring Semester	Compulsory	2
SEÇ 2	ELECTIVE COURSES 2	- Hour(s)	- Hour(s)	2	Spring Semester	Optional	3
Total:							30

5. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
FBÖ 309	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Fall Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ 313	LABORATORY APPLICATIONS IN SCIENCE I	2 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	3	Fall Semester	Compulsory	5
FBÖ 303	SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Fall Semester	Compulsory	3
FBÖ 301	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Fall Semester	Compulsory	3
FBÖ 307	STATISTICS	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Fall Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ 315	INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT	2 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	3	Fall Semester	Compulsory	5
FBÖ 311	HISTORY OF TURKISH EDUCATION	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Fall Semester	Compulsory	3
SEÇ.III	Elective Lessons III	- Hour(s)	- Hour(s)	3	Fall Semester	Optional	3
Total:							30

6. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
FBÖ 304	NATURE AND HISTORY OF SCIENCE	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Spring Semester	Compulsory	3
FBÖ 306	ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Spring Semester	Compulsory	3
FBÖ 312	LABORATORY APPLICATIONS IN SCIENCE II	2 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	3	Spring Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ 302	GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Spring Semester	Compulsory	3
FBÖ 316	MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Spring Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ 310	METHODS OF TEACHING SCIENCES I	2 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	3	Spring Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ 314	SOCIAL MAINTENANCE PRACTICE	1 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	3	Spring Semester	Compulsory	3
FBÖ 308	GEOLOGY	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Spring Semester	Compulsory	3
SEÇ.IV	Elective Lessons IV	- Hour(s)	- Hour(s)	3	Spring Semester	Optional	3
Total:							30

7. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
FBÖ 401	SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Compulsory	3
FBÖ 403	EVOLUTION	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ 409	SCHOOL EXPERIENCE	1 Hour(s)	4 Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Compulsory	5
ÖEB 407	SPECIAL EDUCATION	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Compulsory	3
FBÖ 405	METHODS OF TEACHING SCIENCES II	2 Hour(s)	2 Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Compulsory	4
EBB 411	GUIDANCE	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Compulsory	4
EBB 413	CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Compulsory	4
SEÇ.5	Elective Lessons 5	- Hour(s)	- Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Optional	3
Total:							30

8. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
FBÖ 402	ASTRONOMY	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Compulsory	4
FBÖ 408	SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Compulsory	3
FBÖ 404	PRACTICE TEACHING IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION	2 Hour(s)	6 Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Compulsory	8
FBÖ 406	TURKISH EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND SCHOOL MANAGEMENT	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Compulsory	3
SEÇ.6	Elective Lessons 6	- Hour(s)	- Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Optional	4
SEÇ.7	Elective Lesson 7	- Hour(s)	- Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Optional	4
SEÇ.8	Elective Lessons 8	- Hour(s)	- Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Optional	4
Total:							30

ELECTIVE COURSES 1

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
BKE 101	SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES	0 Hour(s)	1 Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Optional	3
FBÖ 215	NATURAL ENERGY SOURCES	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Optional	2
FBÖ 217	LABORATORY SAFETY IN SCIENCE EDUCATION	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Optional	3

ELECTIVE COURSES 2

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
BKE 102	SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES II	0 Hour(s)	1 Hour(s)	2	Spring Semester	Optional	1
FBÖ 220	MISCONCEPTIONS IN SCIENCE TEACHING	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Spring Semester	Optional	2

Elective Lessons III

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
OSD	COMMON ELECTIVE COURSES	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Fall Semester	Optional

Elective Lessons IV

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
OSD	COMMON ELECTIVE COURSES	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Spring Semester	Optional

Elective Lessons 5

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
FBÖ 419	COMPUTER SUPPORTED SCIENCE EDUCATION	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Optional	4
FBÖ 421	SCIENCE TEACHING WITH EDUCATIONAL GAMES	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Optional	4
FBÖ 423	PROJECT DEVELOPMENT IN SCIENCE EDUCATION	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Optional	3
FBÖ 425	GEOGRAPHY IN TURKISH HISTORY AND CULTURE	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Optional	3

Elective Lessons 6

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
FBÖ 414	NATURE AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Optional	4
FBÖ 412	NEW APPROACHES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Optional	4

Elective Lesson 7

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
FBÖ 426	ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Optional	4
FBÖ 428	CREATIVITY IN SCIENCE TEACHING	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Optional	4
FBÖ 430	TURKISH WORLD GEOGRAPHY	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Optional	4

Elective Lessons 8

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
FBÖ 438	MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES THEORY IN SCIENCE TEACHING	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Optional	4
FBÖ 436	ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION APPROACHES IN SCIENCE	2 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Optional	4

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading


Students are subjected to midterm and final exam for each course.The contribution of the midterm exam is 40% and final exam is 60%. All examinations are evaluated out of 100 points. It is necessary to obtain at least 50 points on the final exam. On one course students who gets one of the letter grades (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) and (CC) considered as successful. Students who fail will take lessons again.

Students are subjected to midterm and final exam for each course.The contribution of the midterm exam is 40% and final exam is 60%. All examinations are evaluated out of 100 points. It is necessary to obtain at least 50 points on the final exam. On one course students who gets one of the letter grades (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) and (CC) considered as successful. Students who fail will take lessons again.

Graduation Requirements


Successfully complete all courses available in the program (a total of 240 ECTS) and to have at least 2.00 on a 4.00 weighted grade point average.

Mode of Study


Full-Time

Facilities


Research and training activities of the Department of Science Education are conducted by 3 Assistant Professors and 2 Research Assistants.

Programme Director or Equivalent


Nevşehir University, Faculty of Education, Department of Elementary Science Teacher Education, 2000 Evler Mah. Zübeyde Hanım Cad. Merkez 50300 Nevşehir Türkiye Phone: +90-384-228 1004 Fax: +90-384- 228 10 40 e-mail: egitim@nevsehir.edu.tr

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1- Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.	X	X	X												X	X
1- Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field.		X					X		X				X
2-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.	X			X	X		X	X			X
1- Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.						X			X	X
2- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.		X		X						X
3- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.					X					X
1- Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.								X			X	X
2- Determine learning needs and direct the learning.	X
3- Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.											X
1- Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
2- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data.						X								X
3- Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
4- Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.															X
5- Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
1- Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
2- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.

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Based on qualifications gained in secondary education; Understand concepts and intercourts related to the field.				X
The nature of the knowledge is knowledge about the evaluation of its limits, accuracy, reliability and validity.		X	X									X
Discuss methods of the production of scientific knowledge.
Teaching programs related to the field have measurement and evaluation information with teaching strategies, methods and techniques.	X				X			X
Students have the knowledge of development, learning characteristics and difficulties.					X
Recognize national and international cultures.
Uses advanced information sources related to the field.													X		X
Concepts the events and cases related to the field, examines and evaluates data with scientific methods and techniques.
Defines, analyzes, analyzes, evidence and research, develops solutions.
Students' development features, individual differences; Apply the most appropriate teaching strategy, methods and techniques taking into account the properties and gains of the subject area.					X		X						X
It develops material in accordance with the subject area and the student's requirements.			X				X		X
Versatively evaluates the student's acquisitions using different methods.								X
It takes responsibility in individual and group work and actively performs the task taken.						X				X
Recognizes himself as an individual; uses creative and strengths and improves weaknesses.											X
It takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex problems encountered and unpredictable in practice.				X
Evaluate the knowledge and skills he has acquired with a critical approach.												X
Determine learning requirements and directs learning.
Develops a positive attitude of lifelong learning.
Effectively uses ways of reaching information.													X
Participate in artistic and cultural activities effectively.
Indicates that society and the world is sensitive to events / developments on the agenda and follows these developments.
Plans and implements occupational projects and events for the social environment in which social responsibility lives.										X
Informs the relevant individuals and institutions on issues related to the field.
It shares the solutions for their thoughts and problems with quantitative and qualitative data with experts and non-experts.														X
A foreign language monitors the information in the field using the at least European Language Portfolio B1 level and communicates with their colleagues.															X
Europe uses advanced level of computer-use license and communication technologies.
Live in different cultures and adapt to social life.
The external appearance is an example of the society with attitude, attitude and behavior.
Democracy behaves in accordance with human rights, social, scientific and vocational ethical values.
Treats and participates in quality management and processes.
It establish personal and institutional interactions in order to create and maintain the safe school environment.
Environmental protection and occupational safety issues have adequate consciousness.
It is aware of national and universal sensitives expressed in the basic law of National Education.
As the individual and its field, the law related to the right and responsibilities of the law behave in accordance with the regulation and legislation.