Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PSCG 240
Course Title
Character and Values Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Conceptual framework: Character, personality, value, virtue, morality, temperament etc.. Character development and education. Family, environment, and the school in character development and education. Definition and classification of values. Sources and personal, societal, cultural, religious, and moral foundations of values. Approaches to and applications of character and values education. Cross-cultural differentiation in character and values education, and culture of co- existence. Character and values education from the philosophy of and goals of education. Instructional methods and techniques in character/value education. Value crisis and education in the modern and multicultural societies. Examples of value education from Turkish history of education and culture. Values education applications and research in Turkey. Teacher as a role model in character and values education.
Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to inform the students about the basic concepts, theories and application in character and values education.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
differentiate the concepts of character, personality, value, and morality,
describe the principles of character education,
explain the values education methods,
identify the theories of values,
explain the value-attitude-behavior relations,
apply the knowledge on character and values education to training development.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Collaborating
Oral Presentations/Reports
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Kürşad Demirutku
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 28 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 28 |
| Report on a Topic | 14 |
| Oral Presentation | 14 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: