SNFS223 Thinking Skills and Education

3 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

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 (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

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 what critical thinking is.
LO04 Plans activities to develop critical thinking.
LO05 Explains what creative thinking is.
LO06 Plans activities to develop creative thinking skills.
LO07 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
3 Dimensions of thinking Review of related articles. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Higher-order thinking skills Review of related book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
5 Environments and behaviors that support thinking skills Review of related books, articles. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Critical thinking Review of book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
7 Teaching critical thinking skills Review of related articles. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Preparation and evaluation of activities that develop critical thinking. Review of related dissertations Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Creative thinking Review of related articles. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Teaching creative thinking Review of related articles. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
12 Preparation and evaluation of activities that develop creative thinking. Review of dissertations. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Skill-based approaches Review of related book. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Content-based approaches Review of related book. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Lesson planning to develop critical and creative thinking lesson plan review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
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

Update Time: 14.05.2024 09:23