ED 300

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

ED 300

Course Title

Out-of-School Learning Environments

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::

Catalog Description

Out-of-school education and learning concepts. The scope and the importance of out-of-school learning. Teaching in out-of-school environment. Instructional methods and techniques appropriate for out- of-school learning environments (project-based learning, station technique etc.) and teaching materials. Out-of-school learning environments (museums, science centers, zoos, botanical gardens, planetariums, industrial institutions, national parks, science festivals, science camps, natural environments etc.). Improvement of out-of-school areas and environment. Out-of-school activities.

Course Objectives

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge of basic principles related to planning, practice and the evaluation of out-of-school learning activities.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

1. explain out-of-school education and learning concepts,
2. explain the scope and the importance of out-of-school learning,
3. list characteristics of teaching methods, techniques and materials appropriate for out-of-school environment,
4. list basic principles in the planning, practice and evaluation of out-of-school activities, 
5. design any out-of-school field in accordance with her/his own teaching area.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Problem Solving Oral Presentations/Reports Brainstorming Field Trips Hands-on Activities

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Oral Questioning Case Studies / Homework 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. Münevver İlgün Dibek

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	14
Exams/Quizzes	12
Report on a Topic	18
Oral Presentation	5

Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: