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| Code | SNFS223 |
| Name | Thinking Skills and Education |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞEGÜL KARABAY |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞEGÜL KARABAY
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞEGÜL KARABAY (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to raise awareness on the importance of thinking process in education.
Course Content
The concept of thinking, its dimensions, high-level thinking skills (analytical, reflective, creative, problem solving and critical thinking) and applications for the development of thinking skills.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Crawford, A, Saul, W., Mathews, S. R. & Makinster, J. (2009). Düşünen Sınıf için Öğretme ve Öğrenme Yöntemleri. İstanbul Dilekli, Y. (2023). Etkinliklerle Düşünme Öğretimi. PegemA: Ankara Bak, M.(2022)Çocuklarda Düşünme Eğitimi. Yakın Kitapevi: Ankara Ekici, G. (2023). Düşünme Becerileri ve Uygulama Örnekleri Kılavuz Kitabı. Vizetek: Ankara Kurnaz, A. (2023). Eleştirel Düşünme Öğretimi Etkinlikleri: Planlama- Uygulama ve Değerlendirme. Eğitim Yayınevi: Ankara
Notes
Articles on critical thinking, creative thinking.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the dimensions of thinking. |
| LO02 | Explains the factors preventing thinking. |
| LO03 | Explains analytical thinking. |
| LO04 | Plans activities to develop analytical thinking. |
| LO05 | Explains what critical thinking is. |
| LO06 | Plans activities to develop critical thinking. |
| LO07 | Explains what creative thinking is. |
| LO08 | Plans activities to develop creative thinking skills. |
| LO09 | Willingness to develop higher order thinking skills. |
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. | 2 |
| 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). | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Relates important people (scientists, journalists, painters, writers, etc.) in the historical process with educational practices. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes aware of the contribution of artistic works and studies to student development and reflects them on teaching practices. | 2 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It uses different measurement and evaluation methods and techniques in the evaluation of teaching processes and learning products. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates the knowledge gained through individual learning skills with a critical approach. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It meets the educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic, social and technological fields in line with its interests and abilities. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | He/she shares his/her thoughts and suggestions on issues related to his/her field, both orally and in writing. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO23 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | By adopting universal and root values, she/he becomes a role model for her students and her environment. | |
| PLO24 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Becomes a model by using Turkish correctly and effectively in her/his daily and professional life. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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 | The concept of thinking and the need for thinking | Review of related books, articles and dissertations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 2 | Features of people thinking good and bad | Review of related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Dimensions of thinking | Review of related articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Higher-order thinking skills | Review of related book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 5 | Environments and behaviors that support thinking skills | Review of related books, articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Analytical thinking and preparation of activities | Review of book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Teaching critical thinking skills | Review of related articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Preparation and evaluation of activities that develop critical thinking. | Review of related dissertations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Creative thinking | Review of related articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Teaching creative thinking | Review of related articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 12 | Preparation and evaluation of activities that develop creative thinking. | Review of dissertations. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 13 | Skill-based approaches | Review of related book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Content-based approaches | Review of related book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Lesson planning to develop critical and creative thinking | lesson plan review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Term Exams | review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | review | 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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 87 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,48 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||