EGT-571 Turkey and the EU Education SystemsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision non-thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision non-thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: EGT-571
Course Name: Turkey and the EU Education Systems
Course Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 8
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. AYTAÇ GÖĞÜŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZLEM ÇELİK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course; To present studies on comparative education in the Turkish education system and to establish the theoretical infrastructure on basic subjects that will allow comparisons with the methods and techniques of the education systems of European Union countries.
Course Content: Comparative education concept; Comparative education methods; General aims of education systems of Turkish and European Union countries, administrative structures, school steps: pre-school education, compulsory education, secondary education, higher education; Job education; lifelong education; Teacher and administrator training, appointment and development systems; Methods used in the financing of education.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Analyze the Turkish education system and the education systems of other countries by using the concept of comparative education.
2) Identify the aspects that are open to improvement between the Turkish education system and the education systems in European Union countries.
3) What is learned within the scope of the course can be reinforced by applying it in studies on comparative education in the Turkish education system.
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) Course introduction Textbook and articles
2) Comparative training methods Textbook and articles
3) Turkish education system: Purpose, general structure and problems Textbook and articles
4) Turkish and European Union countries education systems administrative structures, school steps Textbook and articles
5) Pre-primary education, compulsory education, secondary education, higher education Textbook and articles
6) Comparative education concept Textbook and articles
7) Comparison of OECD Countries Statistics Textbook and articles
8) Midterm Textbook and articles
9) Comparative studies of education systems: Finland and Luxembourg Textbook and articles
10) Comparative education systems reviews: Fed. Germany and France Textbook and articles
11) Comparative studies of education systems: England and Italy Textbook and articles
12) Comparative education systems reviews: USA and Canada Textbook and articles
13) Turkey and EU teacher training processes Textbook and articles
14) Education financing methods in Turkey and EU countries Textbook and articles
15) Final Textbook and articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: İlgili makaleler
References: Eğitim Yapıları ve Yönetimleri Açısından Çeşitli Ülkelere Bakış - Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To understand the aims and principles of the Turkish National Education System.
2) To be able to learn about the history and development of management science, to learn the management and characteristics of educational organization.
3) Learning the roles and managerial abilities of managers.
4) To have information about what supervision is, educational supervision principles and skills and abilities.
5) To be able to construct the problems related to EYD within the framework of scientific problem solving and to propose solutions to the problems of the education system by using quantitative and qualitative research methods.
6) Ability to apply research skills in research methodology and field literature, which can carry out independent studies in the field of education management and supervision, and to achieve productive results in interdisciplinary studies.
7) To be able to mobilize people, manage the dynamics of social relations and apply the leadership skills required by their social and educational environments.
8) By analyzing the reflections of internationally emerging educational policies on national educational policies, they can develop new perspectives at national level.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To understand the aims and principles of the Turkish National Education System.
2) To be able to learn about the history and development of management science, to learn the management and characteristics of educational organization.
3) Learning the roles and managerial abilities of managers.
4) To have information about what supervision is, educational supervision principles and skills and abilities.
5) To be able to construct the problems related to EYD within the framework of scientific problem solving and to propose solutions to the problems of the education system by using quantitative and qualitative research methods.
6) Ability to apply research skills in research methodology and field literature, which can carry out independent studies in the field of education management and supervision, and to achieve productive results in interdisciplinary studies.
7) To be able to mobilize people, manage the dynamics of social relations and apply the leadership skills required by their social and educational environments.
8) By analyzing the reflections of internationally emerging educational policies on national educational policies, they can develop new perspectives at national level.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Peer Review
Expression
Individual study and homework
Reading
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 15 45 675
Homework Assignments 1 3 3
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 684