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| Code | FBE725 |
| Name | Astronomy Education |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and 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 | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NURİ EMRAHOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
to understand astronomy, to comprehend the formation of the universe, to comprehend the formation and death of the stars, how the solar systems are formed, the formation of planets, galaxies, cosmology
Course Content
What is astronomy, big-bang, solar system, planets, stars, galaxies, cosmology
Course Precondition
no prerequisites
Resources
Teaching and Learning Astronomy: Effective Strategies for Educators Worldwide
Notes
https://books.google.com.tr/books?id=mdzQ4uCnYfkC&printsec=frontcover&dq=astronomy+teaching&hl=tr&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=astronomy%20teaching&f=false
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To be able to produce detailed solutions to the scientific problems in Astronomy and Space Sciences by using the knowledge gained in the field of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Astronomy and Space Sciences |
| LO02 | To be able to identify, model and develop common solution methods in the field of Astronomy and Space Sciences. |
| LO03 | To be able to follow the information in his / her field closely from the professional media organs, to determine new fields of work, to develop projects, to prepare scientific studies, to write, to present and to communicate with colleagues. |
| LO04 | Ability to transfer knowledge of astronomy, science and technology, mathematics, physics, computer and informatics to all layers of society, including secondary education. |
| LO05 | Ability to acquire, update and disseminate this culture of culture as a whole. |
| LO06 | Examining the theses |
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 | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has basic knowledge and skills related to Science Education. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development and learning theories within the scope of science education. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes instructional strategies, methods and techniques on the level of expertise on the basis of undergraduate qualifications. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the interaction between disciplines related to the field. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the knowledge in the subject areas of science education at the level of expertise. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Apply teaching methods and techniques on the basis of undergraduate qualifications. | 2 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Carries out studies in the field of lifelong learning. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Follow technological developments. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | what is astronomy | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 2 | big-bang theory | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 3 | Solar system and its formation | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 4 | stars | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 5 | constellations | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 6 | star clusters | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 7 | galaxies and cosmology | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | text exam | |
| 9 | Why astronomy education is required | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 10 | Misconceptions in Astronomy and Space Sciences | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 11 | How to make sky observations | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 12 | telescopes and imaging systems | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 13 | night observation and the sky | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 14 | astronomy programs | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 15 | thesis screening | expression, question and answer, demonstration, discussion | |
| 16 | Term Exams | text exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | text exam |
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 | ||