EGT 111 Introduction to Educational ScienceIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Special Education TeachingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Special Education Teaching
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: EGT 111
Course Name: Introduction to Educational Science
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MUHARREM KÖKLÜ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TUĞBA KORKMAZ
Prof. Dr. AYTAÇ GÖĞÜŞ
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MUHARREM KÖKLÜ
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi BEYZA HİMMETOĞLU DAL
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To be able to gain basic information about the foundations of education and education and Turkish Education System.
Course Content: Basic concepts
History of Education
Philosophical Foundations of Education
Social Foundations of Education
Psychological Foundations of Education
Economic Basis of Education
Political Foundations of Education
Legal Basics of Education
Midterm exam
Turkish Education System
Schools in Turkish Education System
Teaching Profession
Method in Educational Sciences
Evaluation of Education Activities

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) recognize basic concepts of education.
2) Explains theoretical basics of education.
3) Explains the importance of research in educational sciences.
4) Explains the construction and operation of Turkish National Education System.
5) Recognizes the teaching profession and the qualifications of the teachers.
6) Recognizes the attributes of teacher education.
7) Analyzes the tendencies in educational sciences.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic concepts
2) History of Education
3) Philosophical Foundations of Education
4) Social Foundations of Education
5) Psychological Foundations of Education
6) Economic Basis of Education
7) Political Foundations of Education
8) Midterm
9) Legal Basics of Education
10) Turkish Education System
11) Schools in Turkish Education System
12) Teaching Profession
13) Method in Educational Sciences
14) Evaluation of Education Activities

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Sönmez, Veysel(Editör). (2009). Eğitim Bilimine Giriş. Ankara :Anı Yayıncılık.
Demirel, Özcan ve Zeki Kaya(Editörler). 2009. Eğitim Bilimine Giriş. Ankara: Pegem A Akademi Yayını.
References: Sönmez, Veysel(Editör). (2009). Eğitim Bilimine Giriş. Ankara :Anı Yayıncılık.
Demirel, Özcan ve Zeki Kaya(Editörler). 2009. Eğitim Bilimine Giriş. Ankara: Pegem A Akademi Yayını.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Evaluates nature of knowledge, source, boundaries, accuracy, reliability and validity.
2) Has the information of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques of measurement and evaluation about their field.
3) Disclose information about the developmental characteristics of individuals with special education needs.
4) Uses further sources of information related with the field.
5) Conceptualizes events, and analyzes by scientific methods and techniques, interprets and evaluates the data.
6) Adapts, adapts and develops appropriate scientific methods and techniques for special needs students.
7) Develops material appropriate to subject area and needs of students.
8) Evaluates acquisitions of students by using different methods.
9) Selects and applies the achievements, themes, activities, test cases of the programs in accordance with the individual needs of the students.
10) Develops and implements appropriate family and educational programs for children and families with special educational needs.
11) Takes responsibility to solve unpredictable and complex problems encountered in practice as an individual or a member of a group.
12) Instructs persons and institutions about the field.
13) Shares his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts and other people by the support of quantitative and qualitative data.
14) Follows information about the field by using foreign language at least at the level of the European Language Portfolio B1 and communicate with colleagues.
15) Determines the learning needs and manages his/her own learning process.
16) Develops positive attitudes to lifelong learning.
17) Uses ways of accessing to information effectively.
18) Communicates with the persons and the institutions to create and to maintain a safe school environment.
19) Develops awareness on the national and the universal values that are expressed in the National Education Basic Law.
20) Adheres to laws, regulations and legislation related to duties rights and responsibilities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Evaluates nature of knowledge, source, boundaries, accuracy, reliability and validity. 5
2) Has the information of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques of measurement and evaluation about their field. 1
3) Disclose information about the developmental characteristics of individuals with special education needs. 1
4) Uses further sources of information related with the field. 1
5) Conceptualizes events, and analyzes by scientific methods and techniques, interprets and evaluates the data. 1
6) Adapts, adapts and develops appropriate scientific methods and techniques for special needs students. 1
7) Develops material appropriate to subject area and needs of students. 1
8) Evaluates acquisitions of students by using different methods. 5
9) Selects and applies the achievements, themes, activities, test cases of the programs in accordance with the individual needs of the students. 1
10) Develops and implements appropriate family and educational programs for children and families with special educational needs. 1
11) Takes responsibility to solve unpredictable and complex problems encountered in practice as an individual or a member of a group. 1
12) Instructs persons and institutions about the field. 1
13) Shares his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts and other people by the support of quantitative and qualitative data. 1
14) Follows information about the field by using foreign language at least at the level of the European Language Portfolio B1 and communicate with colleagues. 1
15) Determines the learning needs and manages his/her own learning process. 1
16) Develops positive attitudes to lifelong learning. 1
17) Uses ways of accessing to information effectively. 4
18) Communicates with the persons and the institutions to create and to maintain a safe school environment. 1
19) Develops awareness on the national and the universal values that are expressed in the National Education Basic Law.
20) Adheres to laws, regulations and legislation related to duties rights and responsibilities.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Homework
Role Playing
Q&A / Discussion
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Preliminary Jury 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Homework Assignments 1 6 6
Midterms 1 6 6
Final 1 8 8
Total Workload 76