COURSE UNIT TITLE

: FIELD ELECTIVE V (21ST CENTURY SKILLS)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
OOE 3011 FIELD ELECTIVE V (21ST CENTURY SKILLS) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

PRE - SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ZÜBEYDE DOĞAN

Offered to

PRE - SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION

Course Objective

This course equips students with the essential skills needed to thrive in the 21st century, including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, digital literacy, and adaptability. Through interactive discussions, hands-on projects, and real-world applications, students will develop competencies that enhance academic, professional, and personal success.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Think critically and solve complex problems using evidence-based reasoning
2   Communicate effectively in written, oral, and digital formats
3   Collaborate in diverse teams to achieve common goals
4   Demonstrate creativity and innovation in approaching challenges
5   Apply digital literacy skills to navigate, evaluate, and create digital content
6   Adapt to change and develop resilience in dynamic environments
7   Practice ethical reasoning and global/cultural awareness

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 WEEK 1 Introduction to 21st Century Skills
2 WEEK 2 Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
3 WEEK 3 Logical reasoning & argument analysis
4 WEEK 4 Digital & Information Literacy
5 WEEK 5 Creativity & Innovation
6 WEEK 6 Developing Project
7 WEEK 7 MIdterm
8 WEEK 8 Communication Skills
9 WEEK 9 Public speaking & presentation skills
10 WEEK 10 Collaboration & Teamwork
11 WEEK 11 Grup Activity: Simulated workplace challenge in School
12 WEEK 12 Adaptability & Resilience
13 WEEK 13 Global & Ethical Citizenship
14 WEEK 14 FINAL

Recomended or Required Reading

21st Century Skills: Learning for Life in Our Times (Trilling & Fadel)

Selected articles, TED Talks, and case studies (provided online)

Digital tools: Google Workspace, Canva, Trello, etc.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Discussion, presentation, project

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE Midterm Exam
2 DTK Other Activity
3 FN Semester final exam
4 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.30 + Student examDTK * 0.10 + FN * 0.60
5 BUT Make- up note
6 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.30 +Student examDTK * 0.10 + BUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Active participation is mandatory. Academic Honesty is expected.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

zubeyde.dogan@deu.edu.tr
Zubeyde Dogan

Office Hours

It will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Preparing assignments 3 10 30
Preparation for midterm exam 1 5 5
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Preparing presentations 2 5 10
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 2 26
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 106

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16
LO.1345525
LO.2345525
LO.3345545
LO.4335545
LO.5335535
LO.6335535
LO.7345555

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