COURSE UNIT TITLE

: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF INTEGRATED STEAM LEARNING MODELS IN THE EDUCATION OF GIFTED AND TALENTED INDIVIDUALS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 5139 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF INTEGRATED STEAM LEARNING MODELS IN THE EDUCATION OF GIFTED AND TALENTED INDIVIDUALS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8

Offered By

Special Education

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SILA BALIM

Offered to

Special Education

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to analyze the theoretical foundations of integrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning models in the education of gifted and talented individuals, and to develop innovative educational approaches that support their cognitive, creative, and problem-solving skills. The course seeks to equip students with the ability to critically evaluate contemporary theories, methods, and practical examples related to STEAM education, and to enable them to design effective, interdisciplinary, and differentiated learning environments tailored to the needs of gifted learners

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. Students will learn the fundamental concepts and historical development of STEAM education
2   2. Students will understand how the four core disciplines of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) can be integrated into educational settings
3   3. Students will explore various assessment and identification methods to understand the educational needs of gifted individuals
4   4. Students will learn how to foster creative thinking and problem-solving processes through STEAM-based activities
5   5. Students will engage in discussions on the development of scientific thinking skills and how these skills can be supported in gifted individuals
6   6. Students will gain knowledge about integrated approaches in education and discuss why such approaches are important for gifted learners
7   7. Students will discuss the role of arts within STEAM education and how gifted individuals can be supported through art-based learning

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 STEAM Education: Foundations and Integrated Approaches
2 STEAM Education: Foundations and Integrated Approaches
3 Educational Needs of Gifted and Talented Individuals
4 Educational Needs and Adaptations for Gifted and Talented Individuals
5 Creativity and Problem Solving in STEAM Education
6 Creativity and Problem Solving in STEAM Education
7 Art Education and STEAM
8 Midterm Exam
9 Integrated Learning Models and Gifted Individuals
10 Integrated Learning Models and Gifted Individuals
11 Educational Strategies for Gifted Students
12 Educational Strategies for Gifted Students
13 Student Presentations
14 Student Presentations and Evaluation

Recomended or Required Reading

Lecture notes, scientific articles in the field, and books

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

A variety of instructional techniques are employed concurrently, including presentation, discussion, question-and-answer sessions, case study analysis, and student presentations

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FINS FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FINS * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Topics will be covered in class and discussions will be opened when necessary. Students will come to class prepared by reading the resources related to the topics in advance and will participate in class interaction. Students are responsible for preparing and presenting the topics given to them. Students are responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities related to the course that may be given to them

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

sila.balim@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Tutorials 12 3 36
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 3 36
Preparation for midterm exam 2 20 40
Preparing assignments 1 20 20
Preparing presentations 1 20 20
Final 1 3 3
Midterm 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 194

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.55555545
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LO.75555545

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