COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Science Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÜL ÜNAL ÇOBAN

Offered to

Science Teacher Education

Course Objective

This course is aimed at making transition from model user to model producer.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Halloun, I. A. (2004). Modeling Theory in Science Education. Kluwer Academic Publishers
Gentner, D. & Steven, A. (1983), Mental Models , Hillside, Newjersey.
Gilbert, J. K; Boulter, C. J. (2000) Developing Models in Science Education. Kluwer Academic Publishers
Clement, J. (2000). Model Based Learning As A Key Research Area For Science Education. International Journal Of Science Education, 22(9), 1041-1053.
Gobert, J. D.; Buckley, B. C. (2000). .Introduction to Model-Based Teaching and Learning in Science Education. International Journal Of Science Education, 22,9,891-894.
Johnson-Laird, P. N. (1983) Mental Models. Cambridge University Press.
Seel, N. M. (2003). Model-Centered Learning And Instruction. Tech. Inst. Cognition And Learning, 1, 59-85.
Verhoeff, Roald P., Waarlo, Arend Jan And Boersma, Kerst Th.(2007)'Systems Modelling and The Development of Coherent Understanding of Cell Biology',International Journal of Science Education,30, 4,543-568.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, question-answer, discussion, inquiry

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

The homeworks will be assessed by directly adding to the mid-term scores. The exam dates will be indicated in the lesson plan. As the exam dates become definite, the previously announced dates may change.

Assessment Criteria

In-class participation and written homework, end-of-semester final homework and short report presentation.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1.It is obligated to continue to at least 70% of lessons .
2. Behaviours such as copying in exams, clashing and making intials in the publications will be concluded with the opening of a disciplinary investigation.
3.The instructor has right to make quizzes. The scores obtained from quizzes will be directly added to exam scores.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gul.unal@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

weekdays-working hours

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes