EFMZ448 Turkish Educational System and School Management

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF EDUCATION
PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING PR.
Code EFMZ448
Name Turkish Educational System and School Management
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. BETÜL BALKAR
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The main purpose of the Turkish Education System and School Management course is to give information about the structure and functioning of the Turkish education system. By introducing the duties and responsibilities of school administration and school administrators, it is aimed to provide insight into the quality of effective school management. It is also aimed to enable the evaluation of the change in the structure of the education system by teaching the dynamics that affect the structure and functioning of the Turkish education system.

Course Content

Structure of the Turkish education system, teaching levels in the Turkish education system, school as a social system and organization, management theories, dynamics in school management, school management, leadership roles of school administrators, management of human resources, personnel and student services in school, education and training services, school-environment relationship, education finance and resource management in school, changing society and school, current discussions and trends about school.

Course Precondition

None.

Resources

Cemaloğlu, N. (Ed.). (2021). Türk eğitim sistemi ve okul yönetimi (2. baskı). Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. Özdemir, S. (Ed.). (2019). Türk eğitim sistemi ve okul yönetimi (5.baskı). Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.

Notes

1739 sayılı Milli Eğitim Temel Kanunu Milli Eğitim Bakanlığına Bağlı Eğitim Kurumlarına Yönetici Seçme ve Görevlendirme Yönetmeliği Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Öğretmen Atama ve Yer Değiştirme Yönetmeliği Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Personeli Hizmet İçi Eğitim Yönetmeliği Öğretmenlik Meslek Kanunu Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Rehberlik Ve Psikolojik Danışma Hizmetleri Yönetmeliği Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Ortaöğretim Kurumları Yönetmeliği Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Eğitim Kurumları Sosyal Etkinlikler Yönetmeliği Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Okul-Aile Birliği Yönetmeliği


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the structure and operation of the Turkish education system.
LO02 Evaluates management theories by comparing them in terms of their effects on school management processes.
LO03 Explains the characteristics of the school as a social system.
LO04 Explains the duties and responsibilities of the school administration.
LO05 Explains the qualifications and conditions required to be a school administrator.
LO06 Explains how education and training services are carried out in schools.
LO07 Evaluates ways to effectively and efficiently use human and financial resources in the education system.
LO08 Evaluates the change observed in the education system over time in line with the factors affecting the structure and functioning of the Turkish education system.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs.
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses family involvement strategies actively.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology .
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. 5
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. 4
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. 4
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama.
PLO19 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The structure of the Turkish education system Reading the relevant section of the textbook and the Basic Law on National Education Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Levels of education in the Turkish education system Reading the relevant section of the textbook and the Basic Law on National Education Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 The school as a social system and organization Reading the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Management theories Reading the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Dynamics in school administration Reading the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 School Administration Reading the relevant section of the textbook and the Regulation on the Selection and Appointment of Administrators Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 The leadership roles of a school administrator Reading the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam A review of all topics covered prior to the midterm exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Human Resource Management Reading the relevant section of the textbook, as well as the Ministry of National Education Regulation on Teacher Appointments and Transfers, the Ministry of National Education Regulation on In-Service Training for Staff, and the Teachers’ Professional Code Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Staff and student services at the school Reading the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Services related to education and instruction Reading the relevant section of the textbook and the Ministry of National Education Regulation on Guidance and Psychological Counseling Services, the Ministry of National Education Regulation on Secondary Education Institutions, the Ministry of National Education Regulation on Social Activities in Educational Institutions, and the Ministry of National Education Regulation on School-Parent Associations Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 The school-community relationship Reading the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Education funding and resource management in schools Reading the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 A Changing Society and School Reading the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Current debates and trends regarding schools Reading the relevant section in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams A review of all topics covered during the semester Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams A review of all topics covered during the semester 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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 14 14
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 05.05.2026 03:33