Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

OKL556

Course Name:

Bilim Felsefesi

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TUĞBA KORKMAZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to lead students to understand and educate among the basic and unifying principles of philosophy, science, history and education. This course also aims to improve students? knowledge and understanding of the history and philosophy of science and its role in our social and educational processes.
Course Content:	Lectures explore definitions and descriptions of history, philosophy and science, their relationship with cultures, nature of philosophy of science and its history, progress in philosophy of science and scientific revolutions, philosophers, etc.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students should be able to define and comprehend philosophy, history, philosophy of science, and science as scientific disciplines
2) Students are expected to understand the nature of philosophy of science, history, and its role on scientific progress
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students define and compare science and philosophy. Distinguishes logical inferences and reasoning that seem to make sense. Explains the method n stages of science. Compares and interprets different philosophical views in science method. Know the importance of experiment, observation and measurement in science. Recognizes different philosophical movements and thinkers in the philosophy of science.
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 and organization Introduction to history and philosophy of science
2)	What is philosophy? What is philosophy of science? What is science?
3)	Scientific Method, Knowledge, Scientific Knowledge, Theory, and Observation Course Project
4)	The Need for Philosophy of Science, The Nature of Philosophy of Science , Ancient science and philosophy I
5)	Ancient science and philosophy II, The Growth of Scientific Knowledge, Scientific Progress ? Historical view
6)	Medieval science and philosophy Scholastic philosophy and science
7)	Mesopotamia and Science, Renaissance Europe and Science
8)	Mid-Term exam
9)	Scientific disciplines, History and Philosophy of Science Today
10)	Lectures from History of Science and Philosophy of Science, Fields of Philosophy and Philosophers of Science
11)	Various perspectives on science and philosophy of science from different Cultures and Societies
12)	Criticism of science, history, and philosophy today
13)	Presentations
14)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1)Cemal Yıldırım, "Bilim Felsefesi" 2) Selçuk Kütük, "Bilim Felsefesi Üzerine" 3) Veysel Sönmez, "Bilim Felsefesi" 4) Alex Rosenberg, "Bilim Felsefesi-Çağdaş Bir Giriş
References:	1)Cemal Yıldırım, "Bilim Felsefesi" 2) Selçuk Kütük, "Bilim Felsefesi Üzerine" 3) Veysel Sönmez, "Bilim Felsefesi" 4) Alex Rosenberg, "Bilim Felsefesi-Çağdaş Bir Giriş

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	1
Program Outcomes
1) To be able to evaluate critically about preschool education
2) To be able to use the knowledge at the level of expertise gained in preschool education
3) To be able to comprehend the interaction between preschool education and other disciplines and create new information
4) Apply a scientific research, analysis and interpret the results
5) Following the developments in the field and improving himself throughout life
6) To be able to evaluate the strategies, policies and practices developed in preschool education and their results

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To be able to evaluate critically about preschool education	4
2)	To be able to use the knowledge at the level of expertise gained in preschool education	3
3)	To be able to comprehend the interaction between preschool education and other disciplines and create new information	4
4)	Apply a scientific research, analysis and interpret the results
5)	Following the developments in the field and improving himself throughout life
6)	To be able to evaluate the strategies, policies and practices developed in preschool education and their results

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Report Writing

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	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	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	10	7	70
Presentations / Seminar	1	7	7
Homework Assignments	2	9	18
Midterms	1	8	8
Paper Submission	1	10	10
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			165