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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| SCIENCE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | FENS422 |
| Name | Interdisciplinary Science Education |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. PINAR FETTAHLIOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
By understanding the meaning of interdisciplinary learning, students use interdisciplinary thinking and reasoning skills. In particular, they gain problem-solving skills by using knowledge from different disciplines related to socioscientific issues.
Course Content
Interdisciplinary learning involves recognizing the knowledge and skills used across different scientific disciplines, understanding and valuing the nature of interdisciplinary knowledge, and developing an interdisciplinary perspective. It includes the use of interdisciplinary knowledge in science teaching; understanding local, national, and global issues; developing products and models; designing processes and systems; project development; invention; personal development; career choice and awareness of its importance. It also covers interdisciplinary skills such as engineering and design, decision-making, higher-order thinking, information and communication technologies, collaboration, innovative thinking, and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, it addresses the interaction among science, technology, society, and the environment, including environmental, cultural, scientific, and technological policies. In addition, interdisciplinary learning includes the teaching of socioscientific issues, enabling individuals to become responsible citizens who can make and apply rational decisions regarding such issues while demonstrating appropriate attitudes and values. It also supports cognitive, affective, intuitive, moral, and ethical reasoning, as well as the application of teaching methods and strategies related to socioscientific issues.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Ayvacı & Egun (2022). Disiplinlerarası Fen Öğretimi. Pegem Akademi.
Notes
Ayvacı & Egun (2022). Disiplinlerarası Fen Öğretimi. Pegem Akademi.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the nature of interdisciplinary knowledge. |
| LO02 | Explains the knowledge and skills used in different scientific disciplines. |
| LO03 | Uses interdisciplinary knowledge in science teaching. |
| LO04 | Develops an interdisciplinary perspective. |
| LO05 | Defines the basic processes related to integration. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science teaching. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains application areas of science in everyday life. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science curriculum and students. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Queries information in the field of science using scientific methods . | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses laboratory according to science curriculum in an appropriate and efficient manner. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has life-long learning awareness. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses English to a standard sufficient to keep abreast of developments in science education. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. | |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General information about the course structure and content. | none none | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Educational Policies Around the World: How STEM Disciplines Address Twenty-First Century Learning Outcomes and Challenges | Reading the related sections. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Effective STEM Education at the Middle School Level | Reading the related sections. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Teacher Preparation for Engineering in STEM Education | Reading the related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Teacher Preparation for Mathematics in STEM Education | Reading the related sections. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Methods and Strategies Needed to Integrate Technology into STEM Education and Article 6 | Reading the related sections. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | STEM Education and Training | Reading the related sections. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading the related sections. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Use of ICT in STEM Education: A Help or a Barrier to Student Learning? | Reading the related section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Developing an Inquiry-Informed Educational Module for Learning About Electric Circuits at the Middle School Level: Supporting Personal Learning About Science and the Nature of Science | Reading the related sections. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Learning Sustainability in an Informal Laboratory Context for Secondary School Students: A Module on Climate Change, Ozone Depletion, and Summer Smog | Reading the related sections. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Using STEM Concepts and Practices to Assess Student Learning at the Middle School Leve | Reading the related sections. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Designing an Interesting, Motivating, and Useful STEM Program for Students | Reading the related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Needs for the Development of STEM Teacher Education | Reading the related sections | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
| 15 | Needs for the Development of STEM Teacher Education – Part Two | Reading the related sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||