Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PRED 304
Course Title
Science Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: PRED 201
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Basic concepts of science education. Science and technology literacy. Science-technology-society-environment relationship. Historical development of science education. Characteristics of primary school science program. Constructivist approach and science learning. Teaching- learning methods and techniques related with constructivist approach and sample applications.
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide undergraduate primary school students with basic knowledge and skills on teaching science topics.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- define science, technology and basic concepts of science education,
- explain the concepts of science and technology literacy,
- explain the historical development of science education,
- state the goals of primary school science program,
- design lesson plans according to constructivist approach,
- apply constructivist learning methods and techniques in teaching-learning process.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Inquiry
Collaborating
Microteaching
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Concept Mapping
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
In class task
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Tülin Haşlaman
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 28 |
| Debate | 10 |
| Resource Review | 25 |
| Report on a Topic | 25 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
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