EFMZ452 The Turkish Education System and School Administration

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF EDUCATION
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING PR.
Code EFMZ452
Name The Turkish Education System and School Administration
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 Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label 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 primary objective of the course “The Turkish Education System and School Administration” is to provide information about the structure and functioning of the Turkish education system. By introducing the roles and responsibilities of school administration and school administrators, the course aims to foster an understanding of the characteristics of effective school administration. Additionally, by teaching the dynamics that influence the structure and functioning of the Turkish education system, the course aims to enable students to assess changes within the system’s structure.

Course Content

The structure of the Turkish education system, levels of education in the Turkish education system, the school as a social system and organization, theories of administration, dynamics in school administration, school administration, leadership roles of school administrators, human resource management, staff and student services in schools, services related to education and instruction, school-community relations, education financing and resource management in schools, the changing society and the school, current debates and trends regarding schools

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Resources

Cemaloğlu, N. (Ed.). (2021). Türk eğitim sistemi ve okul yönetimi (2. 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 It explains the structure and functioning of the Turkish education system.
LO02 Evaluates management theories by comparing their impact on school management processes.
LO03 It explains the characteristics of the school as a social system.
LO04 Explains the duties and responsibilities of the school administration.
LO05 It explains the qualifications and requirements necessary to become a school administrator.
LO06 It explains how educational and instructional services are conducted in schools.
LO07 It evaluates ways to ensure the effective and efficient use of human and financial resources within the education system.
LO08 It evaluates the changes observed in the education system over time in light of the factors influencing the structure and functioning of the Turkish education system.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognize the scientific foundations of education
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the knowledge generation method of social sciences.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Graduate of Social Studies Education; Explain the basic concepts and principles of social sciences.
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı He/she evaluates the information he/she has learned with a critical approach by gaining the ability to access the information sources he/she needs.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can identify practices that will create democratic learning environments and make the classroom a part of real life 1
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Plans the teaching-learning process by taking into account the individual differences of the students and the characteristics of the subject area.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik It uses methods that will develop students' empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision-making and problem-solving skills in line with human values.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Develops original materials and uses information technologies to make student-centered teaching effective.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Avoiding being mechanical in measurement and evaluation, she (he) can use creative and careful forms that will ensure the versatile development of students.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Can meaningfully relate the disciplines that contribute to the content of the Social Studies course by applying the special teaching methods required by the program.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği By recognizing the cultural structures of the society she (he) lives in and other societies, she (he) evaluates the causes and consequences of the changes throughout history.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Defines the place where he lives on the world. Evaluate the social, political and economic effects of mathematical position and what kind of results this situation has created throughout history
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Distinguish the importance of benefiting from natural sciences and fine arts as well as social sciences in order to perceive the world multidimensionally. In addition to his professional development, he constantly improves himself by determining the educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with his interests and abilities.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Can make self-assessment regarding the professional competencies he/she has 1
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Values ​​lifelong learning 2
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Can communicate effectively in different cultures (rural-urban), social environment and students, argues that problems can be solved by peaceful methods 2
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik By avoiding discrimination, it defends that living a life in accordance with human rights and human dignity is valid and necessary for all people.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Creates a citizen-teacher model. As a participating member of civil society; He tries to find solutions to the problems of the school he works in, the environment he works in, the society he lives in and today's world. 3
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Values ​​self-confidence, the courage to question and the power to change. Willing to work hard and take responsibility for this 2


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 II Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 The school as a social system and organization Reading the relevant section in the textbook I Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Management theories Reading the relevant section in the textbook II Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Dynamics in school administration Reading the relevant section in the textbook III 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
7 The leadership roles of a school administrator Reading the relevant section in the textbook IV Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
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 Teaching Profession Law Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 Staff and student services at the school Ders kitabında ilgili bölümün okunması V Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Services related to education and instruction Reading the relevant section of the textbook, as well as 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, Beyin Fırtınası
12 The school-community relationship Reading the relevant section in the textbook VI Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
13 Education funding and resource management in schools Reading the relevant section in the textbook VII Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 A Changing Society and School Reading the relevant section in the textbook VIII Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım
15 Current debates and trends regarding schools Reading the relevant section in the textbook IX Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma
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 II 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 2 6 12
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload (Hour) 74
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,96
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 05.05.2026 03:20