COURSE UNIT TITLE

: TEACHING SCIENCE

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
SNF 3001 TEACHING SCIENCE COMPULSORY 3 0 0 4

Offered By

Elementary Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR TOLGA GÖK

Offered to

Elementary Teacher Education

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to enhance prospective teachers' theoretical knowledge and pedagogical competencies related to science education. Within this scope, the course addresses the nature of science, technology, scientific knowledge, and the scientific method; science and technology literacy; the interrelationships among science, technology, society, and the environment; the objectives of science education; the historical development of science education in Turkey and around the world; the constructivist learning approach; the fundamental characteristics of the primary school science curriculum and its integration with other subjects; and the development of scientific process skills through sample instructional practices. The course ultimately aims to support prospective teachers in developing a holistic understanding of and competence in effective science teaching.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Demonstrating knowledge of fundamental concepts related to science and science education
2   Explaining the concept of scientific literacy
3   Developing positive attitudes toward the fields of science, technology, and the environment
4   Understanding the characteristics of the primary school science curriculum
5   Acquiring knowledge of contemporary educational approaches and learning theories
6   Gaining knowledge of instructional methods and techniques used in science teaching
7   Designing and developing various instructional materials and tools utilized in teaching processes

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Reflections of learning approaches on science teaching
2 Instructional strategies used in science teaching (STEM, EDP, etc.)
3 Scientific process skills in science teaching
4 Engineering design skills in science education
5 Inquiry-based learning in science education
6 Argumentation in science teaching
7 Laboratory and experimental activities in science teaching
8 Midterm exam
9 Concept teaching and use of graphical tools in science education
10 Predict-observe-explain (POE) strategy in science teaching
11 5E and 7E ınstructional models in science education
12 Problem-based learning in science education
13 Project-based learning in science education
14 Creative drama and role play in science teaching
15 Context-based teaching approach in science education
16 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Aydoğdu, C., & Kıngır, S. (2019). Fen Öğretimi, Nobel Akademi Yayıncılık
Ayvacı, Ş .H. (2024). Fen Öğrenme ve Öğretim Yaklaşımları, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık
Ergun, M. (2023). Fen Öğretimi I. Nobel Akademi Yayıncılık
Ergun, M. (2024). Fen Öğretimi II. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Güler, D. P. M. (2017). Fen Bilimleri Öğretimi, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, presentation, demonstration, discussion, question-answer, case-study, group works.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Midterm
2 FN Semester final exam
3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60
4 BUT Make-up note
5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Written examinations (long-and short-answer), multiple-choice tests

Assessment Criteria

Assessment of students quiz and final exams are evaluated according to learning outcomes.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

It is required to join to %70 of courses.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

tolga.gok@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday 12.00-12.45

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Preparing presentations 1 8 8
Final 1 1 1
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16PO.17PO.18PO.19
LO.12222
LO.222
LO.3433
LO.432
LO.543
LO.653
LO.745

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