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| Code | SNFZ301 |
| Name | Teaching Life Science |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALPER YONTAR |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALPER YONTAR
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALPER YONTAR (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide teacher candidates with the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes required to teach Life Sciences in accordance with current approaches.
Course Content
The content of the course consists of the definition and scope of Life Science, its historical development, curriculum, strategies, methods and techniques that can be used in Life Science teaching, types of measurement and evaluation, and concept, skill and value education in Life Science teaching.
Course Precondition
No
Resources
Gultekin, M. (2015). Life science teaching. Nobel Academic Publishing, Ankara/Turkey.
Notes
Thesis and articles to be shared by the instructor
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the definition and scope of the Life Science. |
| LO02 | Evaluates the historical development of the Life Science teaching in the world and Turkey. |
| LO03 | Evaluates the Life Science curriculum. |
| LO04 | Explain the strategies, methods and techniques that can be used in the Life Science teaching. |
| LO05 | Plans the Life Science teaching activities. |
| LO06 | Explains the concept teaching approaches with examples in the Life Science course. |
| LO07 | Develops a sample activity for teaching skills in the Life Science course. |
| LO08 | Explains the value teaching approaches with examples in the Life Science course. |
| LO09 | Explains the measurement-evaluation methods that can be used in the Life Science course. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the concepts and principles related to the lessons (Mathematics, Turkish, Science, Life Sciences, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Games and Physical Activities, etc.) within the scope of primary school teachers. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It creates unique learning environments according to the developmental characteristics of students studying in the primary school (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade). | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Relates important people (scientists, journalists, painters, writers, etc.) in the historical process with educational practices. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques in the teaching of the courses (Mathematics, Turkish, Science, Life Sciences, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Games and Physical Activities, etc.) in the primary school (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade) curriculum. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes aware of the contribution of artistic works and studies to student development and reflects them on teaching practices. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses scientific process skills in solving problems in the field of primary school teachers. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of high-level thinking skills of students. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans, implements and evaluates the teaching-learning process, taking into account the developmental characteristics of students, their individual differences and the characteristics of the subject area. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It uses different measurement and evaluation methods and techniques in the evaluation of teaching processes and learning products. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops appropriate materials to create effective teaching-learning processes and uses information technologies effectively in this process. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility both individually and together with other relevant persons (family, teacher, administrator, etc.) in solving the problems encountered while carrying out the teaching processes. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops professional knowledge and skills by self-assessment. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates the knowledge gained through individual learning skills with a critical approach. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It meets the educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic, social and technological fields in line with its interests and abilities. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | He/she shares his/her thoughts and suggestions on issues related to his/her field, both orally and in writing. | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It communicates effectively with its stakeholders (students, teacher friends, school management and parents) in the educational process and develops strategies to ensure family participation. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | In the education-teaching process, it acts in accordance with the general aims and basic principles of education. | 2 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Within the scope of lifelong learning, it designs projects and activities to improve its students, social environment and society. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It follows the scientific, artistic, social, economic and technological phenomena and events that occur in its immediate surroundings, in its country and in the world, and reflects it on its educational practices. | 2 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It takes into account the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of the primary school teachers field in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction. | 3 |
| PLO21 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains knowledge and skills of planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in multigrade classes. | |
| PLO22 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Follows the developments in her/his field from foreign/international sources. | |
| PLO23 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | By adopting universal and root values, she/he becomes a role model for her students and her environment. | 3 |
| PLO24 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Becomes a model by using Turkish correctly and effectively in her/his daily and professional life. | 2 |
| PLO25 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | As a primary school teacher, she/he is knowledgeable and sensitive about the universality of human and child rights, social justice, quality culture, environment, health and work safety. | 4 |
| PLO26 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It analyzes the relationship between educational philosophies and educational programs and reflects them on teaching practices. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEETING, DEFINITION, AIM AND NATURE OF LIFE SCIENCE | Not necessary | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING PROGRAM | Reading the topic from the source book and supporting it with different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | CURRENT LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING PROGRAM | Searching for Current Life Sciences program on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | PLANNING THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING | Refreshing your knowledge on lesson planning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING PROGRAM AND BASIC SKILLS | Research on skills that can be taught in the Life Sciences course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | VALUE EDUCATION AND PRACTICE IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING | Research on the values that can be taught in the Life Sciences course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | CONCEPT TEACHING IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING | Investigation of concept teaching strategies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying the topics covered | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | STRATEGY, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES USED IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING | Researching the concepts of strategy, method and technique | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | TEACHING TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS THAT CAN BE USED IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING | Research on materials that can be used in teaching Life Sciences | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING | Researching alternative measurement and evaluation tools | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING IN THE MULTIGRADE CLASSROOMS, THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING TO DISADVANTAGED GROUPS | Exploring the concept of a combined classroom | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | CITIZENSHIP AND CHILD RIGHTS IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING PROGRAM | Researching the history of children's rights | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | HISTORY, NATURE AND CHILDREN IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING | Researching the relationship between history, nature and children | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | MEDIA AND CHILDREN IN THE LIFE SCIENCE TEACHING | Researching the effects of media on children | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying the topics covered | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying the topics covered | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||