Aviation Management
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

YMD329

Course Name:

Creative Thinking Skills

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Common Pool

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 :

Öğr.Gör. NİDA BALAMUR

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HAVVA PALACI

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	In the Creative Thinking Skills course, students comprehend the basic definitions of creativity, creative thinking and creative thinking skills; practice with techniques such as Analogical Thinking, Role Playing, Brain Storming, Divergent Thinking, realizes his/her own creativity and realizes that creativity is a developable phenomenon, learns the obstacles to creative thinking.
Course Content:	Improves students' problem solving skills, tendency to group work, thinking skills that will make life easier after school and presentation skills to be applied in exams. The visiting lecturer and the art therapist practice as a guest on the lesson.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Student learns the concepts of creativity, creative thinking skills. Understand creative thinking models such as Six Thinking Hats technique and brainstorming thinking technique.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Understands the existence of different thinking methods and different ideas. Questions own different thoughts and existing stereotypes and gains the ability to express their creative thoughts freely.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Communication skills and social life skills increase with in-class group work and dual project preparation groups. They can combine their knowledge and experience in the field with social responsibility awareness and propose and implement constructive projects for his social environment.
Learning Competence
1) Realizes the barriers of creativity and realizes that each individual is a creative individual with this awareness. Transfer the knowledge acquired in creative thinking to other disciplines in the field.
Field Specific Competence
1) Apply the concepts / methods learned during the course in business life.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) The student's self-efficacy belief about creativity increases. With the different and creative thinking style they has acquired, they realizes that they can develop in many subjects in daily life. Identifies the ways of thinking and acting correctly in a team work.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Meeting - An overview of the lesson.	None
2)	What is the thinking/idea? What are the ways of thinking?	Yaratıcı Okul Yaratıcı Öğretmen-PEGEM Akademi, TED Gibi Konuş, Aganta Kitap, Carmine Gallo.
3)	Creativity / Creative Thinking models.	Yaratıcı Okul Yaratıcı Öğretmen-PEGEM Akademi, TED Gibi Konuş, Aganta Kitap, Carmine Gallo.
4)	Characteristics of the Creative person.	Yaratıcı Okul Yaratıcı Öğretmen-PEGEM Akademi, TED Gibi Konuş, Aganta Kitap, Carmine Gallo.
5)	Basic Dimensions of Creativity.	Yaratıcı Okul Yaratıcı Öğretmen-PEGEM Akademi, TED Gibi Konuş, Aganta Kitap, Carmine Gallo.
6)	Factors that Affecting Creativity.	Yaratıcı Okul Yaratıcı Öğretmen-PEGEM Akademi, TED Gibi Konuş, Aganta Kitap, Carmine Gallo.
7)	Midterm Exam. Project-1 (Delivery / Presentation).	None
8)	Creative Thinking Process.	Yaratıcı Okul Yaratıcı Öğretmen-PEGEM Akademi, TED Gibi Konuş, Aganta Kitap, Carmine Gallo.
9)	Six Thinking Hats Technique. In-class applications.	Yaratıcı Okul Yaratıcı Öğretmen-PEGEM Akademi, TED Gibi Konuş, Aganta Kitap, Carmine Gallo.
10)	Brainstorming Technique. Application of the technique in the classroom.	Yaratıcı Okul Yaratıcı Öğretmen-PEGEM Akademi, TED Gibi Konuş, Aganta Kitap, Carmine Gallo.
11)	Creative Text Writing Applications.	Yaratıcı Okul Yaratıcı Öğretmen-PEGEM Akademi,
12)	Practices for Improving Creativity.	None
13)	Practices for Improving Creativity -2	None
14)	Project-2 (Delivery / Presentation)	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Yaratıcı Okul Yaratıcı Öğretmen-PEGEM Akademi, Hasan Basri Mumduhoğlu, Rezzan Uçar, İbrahim Halil Uçar TED Gibi Konuş, Aganta Kitap, Carmine Gallo-
References:	GoogleClassroom üzerinden her hafta konu ödev ve içerikleri paylaşılacaktır.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2) He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3) He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4) He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5) He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6) He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7) He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8) He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10) He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11) He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12) He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13) He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14) He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15) With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16) He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18) He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19) He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20) He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21) He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2)	He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3)	He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4)	He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5)	He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6)	He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7)	He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8)	He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9)	He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10)	He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11)	He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12)	He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13)	He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14)	He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15)	With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16)	He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17)	He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18)	He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19)	He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20)	He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21)	He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Peer Review
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Role Playing
Q&A / Discussion
Social Activities
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Application
Individual Project
Group project
Peer Review
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	0	3	0
Midterms	1	0	0
Final	1	0	0
Total Workload			0