Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF EDUCATION / FBÖ 312 - ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING

Code: FBÖ 312 Course Title: LABORATORY APPLICATIONS IN SCIENCE II Theoretical+Practice: 2+2 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MAHMUT POLAT (mpolat@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To get students to comprehend safety precautions in science laboratory, to identify tests carried out with simple and cheap materials, to get students to comprehend computer-aided laboratory studies, to plan test using science and technology program and to get these tests practiced.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can recognize equipment and test materials in science lab. PO-1 Having the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, measurement and assessment methods related to the field.
PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
Examination
Quiz
LO-2 can define the properties of equipment and test materials in science lab. PO-1 Having the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, measurement and assessment methods related to the field.
PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
Examination
Quiz
LO-3 can use equipment and test materials that are in the science lab in accordance with the specifications. PO-1 Having the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, measurement and assessment methods related to the field.
PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
Examination
Quiz
LO-4 can explain the security measures to be taken in a science laboratory. PO-1 Having the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, measurement and assessment methods related to the field.
PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
Examination
Quiz
LO-5 can design experiments that is appropriate with gains in curriculum by using simple materials. PO-1 Having the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, measurement and assessment methods related to the field.
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-10 Taking responsibility for individual and group tasks and efficiently fulfill the task.
Examination
Quiz
LO-6 can select the appropriate experiments included in curriculum gains. 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.
Examination
Quiz
LO-7 can apply experiments that is appropriate with gains in curriculum by using simple materials 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.
Examination
Quiz
LO-8 can present the results obtained from experiments a suitable format. PO-6 Recognizing Science and Technology Program prepared by Ministry of Education and ability to implement this program.
PO-9 Applying skills and knowledge related to laboratory experiments and activities in professional life
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Safety in science laboratory, Tests carried out with simple and cheap materials, Computer-aided laboratory studies, planing tests using science and technology program, and presenting them in the laboratory.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Provides information about the purpose, the importance of the laboratory in science education.Science lab equipment and testing equipment in the names, properties and application areas. Lecture,video presentation
2 Designing experiments that is appropriate with gains in curriculum by using simple materials Lecture, question and answer, discussion.
3 Selecting the appropriate experiments related to gains in science and technology education curriculum, implementation them.Presenting the results obtained from the experiments in an appropriate format.(Grade 7) Lecture,discussion, Experimental practices
4 Selecting the appropriate experiments related to gains in science and technology education curriculum, implementation them.Presenting the results obtained from the experiments in an appropriate format.(Grade 7) Lecture,discussion, Experimental practices
5 Selecting the appropriate experiments related to gains in science and technology education curriculum, implementation them.Presenting the results obtained from the experiments in an appropriate format.(Grade 7) Lecture,discussion, Experimental practices
6 Selecting the appropriate experiments related to gains in science and technology education curriculum, implementation them.Presenting the results obtained from the experiments in an appropriate format.(Grade 7) Lecture,discussion, Experimental practices
7 Selecting the appropriate experiments related to gains in science and technology education curriculum, implementation them.Presenting the results obtained from the experiments in an appropriate format.(Grade 7) Lecture,discussion, Experimental practices
8 mid-term exam
9 Selecting the appropriate experiments related to gains in science and technology education curriculum, implementation them.Presenting the results obtained from the experiments in an appropriate format.(Grade 8) Lecture,discussion, Experimental practices
10 Selecting the appropriate experiments related to gains in science and technology education curriculum, implementation them.Presenting the results obtained from the experiments in an appropriate format.(Grade 8) Lecture,discussion, Experimental practices
11 Selecting the appropriate experiments related to gains in science and technology education curriculum, implementation them.Presenting the results obtained from the experiments in an appropriate format.(Grade 8) Lecture,discussion, Experimental practices
12 Selecting the appropriate experiments related to gains in science and technology education curriculum, implementation them.Presenting the results obtained from the experiments in an appropriate format.(Grade 8) Lecture,discussion, Experimental practices
13 Selecting the appropriate experiments related to gains in science and technology education curriculum, implementation them.Presenting the results obtained from the experiments in an appropriate format.(Grade 8) Lecture,discussion, Experimental practices
14 Selecting the appropriate experiments related to gains in science and technology education curriculum, implementation them.Presenting the results obtained from the experiments in an appropriate format.(Grade 8) Lecture,discussion, Experimental practices
15 Selecting the appropriate experiments related to gains in science and technology education curriculum, implementation them.Presenting the results obtained from the experiments in an appropriate format.(Grade 8) Lecture,discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Bahar ve diğ. (2011). Fen ve Teknoloji Laboratuvar Uygulamaları 1-2 (2. baskı). Ankara, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
2 Çepni ve diğerleri (2005). Fen ve Teknoloji Öğretimi. Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık.
3 Bağcı Kılıç (2006). Yeni Yaklaşımlar Işığında İlköğretim Bilim Öğretimi. İstanbul: Morpa Yayıncılık
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbooks

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 30
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz 3,5,10,12 15dk 5
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report 11 hafta 5
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 4 14 56
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 8 8
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 14 14
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 1 11 11
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 1 4 4
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 1 10 10
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 120