EGT-571 Turkey and the EU Education SystemsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision with thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision with 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: Spring
Fall
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 deepen the general knowledge of educational science within the framework of basic theories and practices in the field of EMS, to evaluate the relationships between theory and practices related to education management and supervision.
2) To be able to carry out interdisciplinary studies by understanding the relations between EMS and psychology, sociology, philosophy, general management, economics, politics and other related disciplines and making use of the knowledge and skills that are assimilated in the field.
3) To be able to apply the knowledge gained about EMS in the development and effective management of educational organizations at different levels.
4) To be able to identify problems related to the management and control of the education system by using the knowledge in the field of EMS, to develop new perspectives with the information obtained from related disciplines
5) To be able to conduct research using different and appropriate research methods (qualitative, quantitative, mixed) by evaluating the problems related to EMS with a scientific approach and to offer solutions to the problems of the education system within this framework.
6) To gain the ability to use statistical software required to conduct a scientific research in the field of EYD, to use the information and communication technologies required by the information and data sharing process
7) To be able to apply the model to the whole system in line with the results of the solution models by developing solution models based on the theories and approaches regarding the problems related to EMS.
8) To be able to transfer current developments and scientific studies in the field of education management and supervision to persons, institutions and organizations outside and outside the field in written, verbally and visually systematically.
9) To be able to manage the dynamics of social relations in order to mobilize people and apply the leadership skills required by their social and educational environments.
10) By interpreting the strategies, policies and plans regarding the education system in terms of theories and principles regarding education management and control; To evaluate the results obtained within the framework of national and international quality indicators.
11) Achieving the leadership skills to mobilize human resources in line with organizational goals and bring them to the vision of educational institutions in educational organizations.
12) To be able to develop new perspectives at the national level by analyzing the reflections of international educational policies on national educational policies.
13) To be able to apply the strategies and processes regarding change management in schools by analyzing the nature of internal and external forces that create change in schools within the framework of school-environment relations.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To deepen the general knowledge of educational science within the framework of basic theories and practices in the field of EMS, to evaluate the relationships between theory and practices related to education management and supervision.
2) To be able to carry out interdisciplinary studies by understanding the relations between EMS and psychology, sociology, philosophy, general management, economics, politics and other related disciplines and making use of the knowledge and skills that are assimilated in the field.
3) To be able to apply the knowledge gained about EMS in the development and effective management of educational organizations at different levels.
4) To be able to identify problems related to the management and control of the education system by using the knowledge in the field of EMS, to develop new perspectives with the information obtained from related disciplines
5) To be able to conduct research using different and appropriate research methods (qualitative, quantitative, mixed) by evaluating the problems related to EMS with a scientific approach and to offer solutions to the problems of the education system within this framework.
6) To gain the ability to use statistical software required to conduct a scientific research in the field of EYD, to use the information and communication technologies required by the information and data sharing process
7) To be able to apply the model to the whole system in line with the results of the solution models by developing solution models based on the theories and approaches regarding the problems related to EMS.
8) To be able to transfer current developments and scientific studies in the field of education management and supervision to persons, institutions and organizations outside and outside the field in written, verbally and visually systematically.
9) To be able to manage the dynamics of social relations in order to mobilize people and apply the leadership skills required by their social and educational environments.
10) By interpreting the strategies, policies and plans regarding the education system in terms of theories and principles regarding education management and control; To evaluate the results obtained within the framework of national and international quality indicators.
11) Achieving the leadership skills to mobilize human resources in line with organizational goals and bring them to the vision of educational institutions in educational organizations.
12) To be able to develop new perspectives at the national level by analyzing the reflections of international educational policies on national educational policies.
13) To be able to apply the strategies and processes regarding change management in schools by analyzing the nature of internal and external forces that create change in schools within the framework of school-environment relations.

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