FBE713 Cooperative Learning in Science Education: Theory and Practice

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code FBE713
Name Cooperative Learning in Science Education: Theory and Practice
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Term Spring
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. ÖZGECAN TAŞTAN KIRIK
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

This course consists of two parts, theoretical and practical. In the theoretical part, the students will comprehend general principles and theoretical base of cooperative learning. In the practical part of this course, the students will make a literature review and design a cooperative learning environment to teach a science concept at grade 5 to 8 level. The aim of this application process is to provide students with a chance to experience cooperative learning in science teaching, investigate the effect of it on some variables and report their study in a scientific research article format. If the study is original, it will be possible to be published. This experience can be considered also as a preliminary experience for the students thesis study.

Course Content

Why do we need cooperative learning, What are the theories that cooperative learning is based on, Basic principles of cooperative learning, Management of noise, attention, time, materials and energy during application, Social skills, Assessment and grading in cooperative learning, Cooperative Learning Methods, Motivation Without Rewards and Competition, Teachers and Students Verbal Behaviours During Cooperative Learning

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Kagan, S., & Kagan, M. (2009). Kagan Cooperative Learning. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Publishing

Notes

Johnson, D.W. & Johnson, R.T. (1989). Cooperation and competition. Interaction Book Company


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explain the theories that cooperative learning is based on.
LO02 State the basic principles of cooperative learning.
LO03 Recognize the social skills that cooperative learning necessitates and improves.
LO04 Explain the assessment in cooperative learning.
LO05 Explain the management of noise, attention, time, materials and energy in cooperative learning classrooms.
LO06 Recognize the cooperative learning methods.
LO07 Design a cooperative learning environment to teach a science concept at grade 5-8 level and apply the design.
LO08 Evaluate and report the effectiveness of cooperative learning environment designed to teach a science concept at the middle school level.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Define and apply scientific research and analysis methods used in science
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has basic knowledge and skills related to Science Education.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the development and learning theories within the scope of science education.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describes instructional strategies, methods and techniques on the level of expertise on the basis of undergraduate qualifications. 5
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the interaction between disciplines related to the field.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the knowledge in the subject areas of science education at the level of expertise. 4
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Relate knowledge of science education with information in different fields. 3
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Apply the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of expertise
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Criticize the practices related to science education at national and international level.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Plans and conducts a scientific research. 5
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Apply teaching methods and techniques on the basis of undergraduate qualifications.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Manages a study that requires expertise in the field independently.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes teamwork or leadership in situations that require resolution of problems related to the field.
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Questions scientific and social issues with new perspectives.
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Carries out studies in the field of lifelong learning.
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Follow technological developments. 3
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Provides a scientific study in the field of science education, supported by qualitative and quantitative data, in writing, orally and visually, to experts or non-specialists.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses information and communication technologies effectively 5
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Use the languages of the European language portfolio to understand the information in the field and to communicate verbally and in writing 4
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values when conducting a scientific research or project or interpreting a study.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Informing about the scope of the course , Chapter 2 Why do we need cooperative learning (CL) Writing the summary of related book chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
2 Ch 1: The importance of CL *Ch1: Frequent questions *Ch 3: What Does the Research Say Writing the summary of related book chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 *Ch 4: Why Does Cooperative Learning Work (Theories supporting CL) Writing the summary of related book chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 *Ch 2: The difference between CL and small group work *Chapter 3: Structuring co-operative learning experiences in primary school (Robyn M. Gillies) Writing the summary of related book chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 *Ch 3: The role of the teacher in CL *Ch 12: Teachers and Students Verbal Behaviours During Cooperative Learning (Robin Gillies) Writing the summary of related book chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 *Ch 5: Seven Keys for Success Writing the summary of related book chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 *Ch 15: Assessment and Grading Writing the summary of related book chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam homework Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 Cooperative Learning Methods: Student Teams-Achievement Divisions-STAD, Jigsaw, Learning Together, Group Investigation, Team-Game-Tournament Writing the summary of related book chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Article: Teachers reflections on cooperative learning: Issues of implementation Writing the summary of related article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Article: Teacher Competencies for the Implementation of Collaborative Learning in the Classroom: A Framework and Research Review Writing the summary of related article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
12 Article: A meta-analysis of the effects of face-to-face cooperative learning. Do recent studies falsify or verify earlier findings Writing the summary of related article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
13 Ch 7: Who gains what from cooperative learning: An overview of eight studies. Writing the summary of related book chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Discussing an example science lesson plan of cooperative learning (by making a review of national dissertations) - Deciding which cooperative learning method will be used to teach a science concept, then starting to prepare the lesson plan and the learning materials Reviewing national theses Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
15 Reflections about students CL research experiences writing the summary of final report Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
16 Term Exams final assignment Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
17 Term Exams final assignment Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 23.11.2022 02:32