Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ED 270
Course Title
Comparative Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
The definition, scope and history of comparative education. Method and research in comparative education. The comparison of the education systems of different countries in terms of structure, operation, school levels, human resources, educational financing, privatization in education. Policy-making, planning and application in education. Sexuality, social justice and equality in education in different countries. Educational reform and innovation attempts in different countries. Teacher education/school manager education systems in different countries. Globalization and internationalization in education. International exams, institutions and organizations related to education.
Course Objectives
This course aims to offer information about the differences of education systems used all around the world. In this regard, the course aims to take a close look at the structural, operational, financial differences among education systems.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
- summarize basic concepts related to comparative education, scope of comparative education and its history,
- explain method and research processes in comparative education,
- compare the education systems of different countries in terms of structure, operation, school levels, human resources, educational financing, privatization in education, policy-making, planning and application in education,
- analyze sexuality, social justice and equality, educational reforms and innovation attempts, teacher education/school manager education systems in different countries,
- analyze processes related to globalization and internationalization, international exams, institutions and organizations.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Peer Teaching
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Collaborating
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Portfolio
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Tolga Erdoğan
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 10 |
| Lab Applications | 14 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 4 |
| Case Study Analysis | 10 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
| Demonstration | 5 |
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