Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF EDUCATION / FBÖ 412 - ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING

Code: FBÖ 412 Course Title: NEW APPROACHES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
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
Examine new approaches in the field of science as applied

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 İdentifying new approaches and the basic philosophy of science education. 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-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
LO-2 Applying the theory of multiple intelligences. 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-10 Taking responsibility for individual and group tasks and efficiently fulfill the task.
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
PO-16 Ability to use information and communication technologies in science teaching.
Examination
LO-3 Applying a creative approach. 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-10 Taking responsibility for individual and group tasks and efficiently fulfill the task.
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
PO-16 Ability to use information and communication technologies in science teaching.
Examination
LO-4 Explaining to think critically and effectively. 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-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
LO-5 Implementing project-based learning. 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-10 Taking responsibility for individual and group tasks and efficiently fulfill the task.
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
PO-16 Ability to use information and communication technologies in science teaching.
Examination
LO-6 Applying problem-based learning 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-10 Taking responsibility for individual and group tasks and efficiently fulfill the task.
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
PO-16 Ability to use information and communication technologies in science teaching.
Examination
LO-7 Offering prepared concept maps can 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-10 Taking responsibility for individual and group tasks and efficiently fulfill the task.
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
PO-16 Ability to use information and communication technologies in science teaching.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Recognizing new approaches, principles, philosophy, to prepare the appropriate training program convenient to new approaches, multiple intelligences theory and its applications, and applications of active learning, creative thinking and its applications, critical thinking and practices, and applications of project-based learning, problem-based learning and its applications, collaborative learning and its applications, see the concept maps and their applications.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Recognition of the theory of multiple intelligences Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer
2 To apply the theory of multiple intelligences Demonstration, discussion, question-and-answer
3 The recognition of effective learning Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer
4 To apply Active learning Demonstration, discussion, question-and-answer
5 The recognition of creative approach Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer
6 To apply creative approach Demonstration, discussion, question-and-answer
7 Recognition of critical thinking Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer
8 mid-term exam
9 To apply critical thinking Demonstration, discussion, question-and-answer
10 Recognition of Project-based learning. Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer
11 To apply Project-based learning Demonstration, discussion, question-and-answer
12 Recognition Problem-based learning Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer
13 To apply Problem-based learning The project, discussion, question-and-answer
14 Recognition and implementation of collaborative learning The project, discussion, question-and-answer
15 Recognition and application of concept maps Lecture, demonstration-making, question-and-answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Demirel, Ö. (Ed) Eğitimde Yeni Yönelimler, Pegem A Yayıncılık.
2 Active learning. Sherrie L. Nist Jodi Holschuh.
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbook, Activity Materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 8 24
       b) Search in internet/Library 4 7 28
       c) Performance Project 3 4 12
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 4 2 8
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 6 3 18
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 120