FENS410 Misconceptions in Science Teaching

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code FENS410
Name Misconceptions in Science Teaching
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. ÖZGECAN TAŞTAN KIRIK
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of thiscourse istomake studentsaware of the importance of identifying and elimination of misconceptionsin science teaching and to learn the ways of dealing withmisconceptionsthrough activities.

Course Content

What is misconception, misconception examplesin science, sources of misconceptions, concept teaching and conceptualchange, methods used to identifyand eliminate misconceptions, activitiesto elicit and remedy misconceptions

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Gödek, Y. Polat, D. ve Kaya, V.H. F. (2018). Fen bilgisi öğretiminde kavram yanılgıları. Ankara: Pegem Akademi

Notes

Articles and theses on misconceptions


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Define misconception.
LO02 Give examples to misconceptionsin science.
LO03 Explain the conceptual change theory.
LO04 Explain the methods to identify and remedy the misconceptionsin science teaching.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management.
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. 5
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains application areas of science in everyday life.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students.
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods .
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner.
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field.
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has life-long learning awareness. 5
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people.
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 4
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education.s . 2
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments .
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements.
PLO19 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Informing about the course - Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 What ismisconception, sources of misconceptions, conceptualchange theory Reading book chapter and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 methods used to identifymisconceptions- multiple choice tests, two-tier tests Reading book chapter and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 methods used to identifymisconceptions- three-tier tests, four-tier tests Reading book chapter and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 methods used to identifymisconceptions- interviews, open-ended items Reading book chapter and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 methods used to identifymisconceptions- drawing, word association tests Reading book chapter and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 methods used to identifymisconceptions-concept map, structured communication grids, Diagnostic Branched Tree Reading book chapter and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading book chapter and articles Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 methodsto remedy misconceptions-conceptual change texts, refutational texts Reading book chapter and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 methods to remedy misconceptions-analogy, predict-observe-explain Reading book chapter and articles
11 methods to remedy misconceptions-concept cartoons, computer supported instruction Reading book chapter and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Student Presentations: Misconceptionsidentified in science Literature review, preparing power point presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Student Presentations: Misconceptionsidentified in science Literature review, preparing power point presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Student Presentations: Misconceptionsidentified in science Literature review, preparing power point presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 methods to remedy misconceptions-cooperative learning, inquiry-based learning Reading book chapter and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Reading book chapter and articles
17 Term Exams Reading book chapter and articles Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload (Hour) 88
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,52
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 14.11.2022 10:07