PRED 304

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:

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

1. define science, technology and basic concepts of science education,
2. explain the concepts of science and technology literacy,
3. explain the historical development of science education,
4. state the goals of primary school science program,
5. design lesson plans according to constructivist approach,
6. apply constructivist learning methods and techniques in teaching-learning process.

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

In class task

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Tülin Haşlaman