Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION / SÖEAE 102 - PRIMARY EDUCATION TEACHING

Code: SÖEAE 102 Course Title: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department PRIMARY EDUCATION TEACHING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ALPER MURAT ÖZDEMİR (alperozdemir@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) -
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide pre-service teachers with basic information about the environment and to enable them to be knowledgeable, conscious individuals with a developed awareness and sensitivity, and to offer solutions to problems in the light of this information.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Explain the basic concepts of measurement and evaluation. PO-3 Establishes a connection between Primary School Teaching and field disciplines.
PO-4 Integrates theoretical, actual and applied knowledge in the field of Primary School Teaching with his/her life.
PO-7 Evaluates the subjects of the courses given within the framework of basic knowledge in the field of Primary School Teaching with their methods, techniques and features and transforms them into knowledge.
PO-8 Defines the conflicts to be encountered in the field of Primary School Teaching during the implementation process, collects evidence and develops solutions based on the evidence.
PO-19 Shares the problems in the field of Primary Education by solving them in accordance with the principles and stages of the scientific method.
PO-23 Having a general culture formation compatible with the education level and social environment.
PO-25 Sensitive about protecting the environment.
PO-28 Explains the concepts related to the profession and the relations between concepts at a level that can meet the needs of the students.
PO-36 Sensitive to follow the current events on the world agenda.
PO-44 Scans the resources related to classroom teaching, selects and uses the ones that are suitable for their ideals.
PO-46 Interested in environmental literacy and is willing to solve environmental problems.
Examination
LO-2 Explain the basic concepts of environment. PO-
LO-3 Tell the institutions related to the environment. PO-
LO-4 Explain the harms of environmental pollution. PO-
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The content of this course covers the concept of environment, the relationship between living things and the environment, ecosystem, environmental problems, human and environment, environmental education, sustainability.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 By giving general information about the concept of environment, determining the knowledge level of the students about the environment through question and answer and discussion. audio-visual-discussion
2 Giving information about living things and the environment and explaining the connection between living things and the environment. audio-visual-discussion
3 Making a discussion for a better understanding of the ecosystem's place in the concept of environment by giving basic information about the ecosystem. audio-visual-discussion
4 Explaining the connection of biomes with the environment by giving information on the subject of biomes audio-visual-discussion
5 Giving general information about environmental problems by making an introduction to the course with a question and answer about environmental problems. audio-visual-discussion
6 In order to better understand the human-environment connection, first giving theoretical information and then making a discussion audio-visual-discussion
7 Class discussion after giving information to better understand the importance of Natural Habitats and Conservation of Natural Life audio-visual-discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Explaining the concept of biodiversity, giving general information and establishing a connection between biodiversity and the environment audio-visual-discussion
10 Giving theoretical information about the importance of environmental education and the works to be done at primary school level audio-visual-discussion
11 Defining the concept of sustainability and establishing a relationship between the environment and sustainability audio-visual-discussion
12 National and International organizations related to the environment audio-visual-discussion
13 Explaining the negative effects of environmental pollution on living spaces by defining environmental pollution. audio-visual-discussion
14 Providing information in connection between animal populations and the environment audio-visual-discussion
15 Providing information in connection between plant populations and the environment audio-visual-discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Tokcan, H. (2021). Çevre eğitimi. Ankara. PEGEM.
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbook

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 14 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 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 0
       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 2 7 14
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 2 14 28
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 130