Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROJECT PREPARATION in EDUCATION | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Servet BAYRAM |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Mefharet VEZİROĞLU ÇELİK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In this course, students will study basic concepts and models whose use will enhance successful management of projects in any subject area or education. First of all, critical issues in the management of innovative educational projects will be discussed. Time, cost, technology, performance and pscyhological parameters will be analyzed from the educational organization, school environment, clint-people assessment and the other resource perspectives. Developing a new psychological assessment tool, a new psyhotherapy approaches, a new tools such as psycho-robot-cyber counselling systems are the study topics of project development in Guidance & Counseling. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Why Project Management and Entrepreneurship?,The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture,Project Selection, Innovation and Portfolio Management ,Leadership and the Project Manager,Scope and Innovation Management,Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation,Risk Management,Project Evaluation and Control,Project Scheduling: Networks, Estimation, and Critical Path,Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks,Critical Chaiın Project Scheduling,Technology and Resource Management,Project Evaluation and Control,Project Closeout and Termination. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| It explains the concepts related to project management | 10, 11, 16, 8, 9 | A |
| It lists the project stages. | 10, 12, 2, 9 | F |
| It explains the decision-making processes in project management. | 10, 12, 2, 9 | F |
| It designs an educational project. | 10, 13, 2 | F |
| It assesses the value of an educational project | 10, 12, 13, 2, 20, 9 | F |
| It explains the considerations in project management along with their reasons | 10, 12, 13, 2, 9 | F |
| It establishes the relationships between project management and risk management. | 10, 12, 13, 2, 9 | F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why Project Management and Entrepreneurship? | Managing Change: Organizational/Personal-Psychological Change and the Job/Educational Culture, The Project Manager and the Change, Entrepreneurship, Project Environment, Launching the Project, What is Project Management, The Learner, the Teams, the System, Example Problems and Cases. |
| 2 | The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture | Strategy and Information Systems: The Organizational Framework, Project Viewpoint versus Traditional Management, New Tool/Approach Development, Developing a Strategy, Competition, Strategy and Culture, Roles and Responsibilities, Programmes and Programme Management, Different Forms of Project Management. |
| 3 | Project Selection, Innovation and Portfolio Management | Systems, Organizations, and System Methodologies: System Concepts and Innovation Principles, Systems Engineering and management, Development Innovation Models and Approaches, The Waterfall Model, The ‘b’ Model and The ‘V’ Model, The Incremental and The Spiral Models, Methods and Approaches, Structured and Developmental Methods in Education, Example Project Approaches. |
| 4 | Leadership and the Project Manager | How the Project Manager Leads?, The Profile of a Project: The Process Model, Project Start-up, Design and Development, Completion and Operational Stage, System Development in Educational and Service Organizations, Effective Project Leaders and Professionalism, Example Problems and Case Studies |
| 5 | Scope and Innovation Management | Project Planning: Understanding the Work and Estimations: Understanding Requirements, Dependecies, and Responsibilities, Charts and Planning Tools, Innovative Product Design, Scope Reporting, Estimating in Educational Disciplines, Estimating Methods and Supporting Activities, The Affecting Factors and Practical Experiences, Case Studies. |
| 6 | Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation | Characteristics of Effective Project Teams, Group Development, Conflict and Negotiation, Scheduling and Resourcing, Monitoring Progress, Exercising Control, Change Control and Configurations, Networking Scheduling and Time-Based Networks, Case Studies. |
| 7 | Risk Management | Risk Management: Risk Concepts and Identifications, Risk Management Process, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Response Planning, Risk Actions and the other Concepts, Project Management is Risk Management, Questions and Answers, Example Problem Solutions. |
| 8 | Project Evaluation and Control | Project Failure, Success, and Lessons Learned: Leadership and Performance Management, Motivation and Leadership, The Objectives, Reviewing Performance, Performance Appraisal Systems and Performance Improvement, Example Reprimands for Emotional Computer |
| 9 | Project Scheduling: Networks, Estimation, and Critical Path | Gantt Charts, Crashing Projects, Controling Changes and Innovations, Control Administration, Value Management, Controversies in the Use of Networks, The New Approaches, Educational Perspective, The Future Trends. |
| 10 | Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks | Selling the Project: Buying and Buyers, The Selling Process, Negotiation, Diffusion of Innovations, Psychological Technology Assessment, Problems and Solutions. |
| 11 | Critical Chaiın Project Scheduling | An Overview: Project Organization Structure and Integration: Managing Expectations, Changes and Conflicts, Instructional Point of view, Managing Participation, Teamworks and Conflict: Managing Suppliers, Setting up the Contract, Quality Control and Subcontractors,. |
| 12 | Technology and Resource Management | Resource Constraints and Loading, Management of Technology, Resource Leveling Charts, Resource Utilization and Commercialization. |
| 13 | Project Evaluation and Control | Project Failure, Success, and Lessons Learned: Leadership and Performance Management, Motivation and Leadership, The Objectives, Reviewing Performance, Performance Appraisal Systems and Performance Improvement, Example Reprimands for Emotional Computer |
| 14 | Project Closeout and Termination | System Engineering Process: The Vision and the Perspectives, Creating Effective Working Environment, Future Paradigms for Psychology and Education |
| Resources |
| • Pinto, J. K. (2020). Project Management: Achieving Competittive Advantage (International- 5th Ed.). Pearson. ISBN 10: 1-292-26914-6, ISBN 13: 978-1-292-26914-6, eBook ISBN: 978-1-292-26916-0 • Wastian, M., Rosensteil, L.; West, M. A. And Braumandl, I. (2015). Applied Psychology for Project Managers: A Practitioner’s Guide to Successful Project Management, Springer Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London. ISSN 2192-8096 ISSN 2192-810X (electronic), ISBN 978-3-662-44213-5 ISBN 978-3-662-44214-2 (eBook) |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education. | X | |||||
| 2 | Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education. | X | |||||
| 3 | Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties. | ||||||
| 4 | Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences. | ||||||
| 5 | Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects. | X | |||||
| 6 | Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research. | ||||||
| 7 | Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses. | X | |||||
| 8 | Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 7 | 1 | 7 | |||
| General Exam | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 10 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 120 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(120/30) | 4 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROJECT PREPARATION in EDUCATION | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Servet BAYRAM |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Mefharet VEZİROĞLU ÇELİK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In this course, students will study basic concepts and models whose use will enhance successful management of projects in any subject area or education. First of all, critical issues in the management of innovative educational projects will be discussed. Time, cost, technology, performance and pscyhological parameters will be analyzed from the educational organization, school environment, clint-people assessment and the other resource perspectives. Developing a new psychological assessment tool, a new psyhotherapy approaches, a new tools such as psycho-robot-cyber counselling systems are the study topics of project development in Guidance & Counseling. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Why Project Management and Entrepreneurship?,The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture,Project Selection, Innovation and Portfolio Management ,Leadership and the Project Manager,Scope and Innovation Management,Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation,Risk Management,Project Evaluation and Control,Project Scheduling: Networks, Estimation, and Critical Path,Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks,Critical Chaiın Project Scheduling,Technology and Resource Management,Project Evaluation and Control,Project Closeout and Termination. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| It explains the concepts related to project management | 10, 11, 16, 8, 9 | A |
| It lists the project stages. | 10, 12, 2, 9 | F |
| It explains the decision-making processes in project management. | 10, 12, 2, 9 | F |
| It designs an educational project. | 10, 13, 2 | F |
| It assesses the value of an educational project | 10, 12, 13, 2, 20, 9 | F |
| It explains the considerations in project management along with their reasons | 10, 12, 13, 2, 9 | F |
| It establishes the relationships between project management and risk management. | 10, 12, 13, 2, 9 | F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why Project Management and Entrepreneurship? | Managing Change: Organizational/Personal-Psychological Change and the Job/Educational Culture, The Project Manager and the Change, Entrepreneurship, Project Environment, Launching the Project, What is Project Management, The Learner, the Teams, the System, Example Problems and Cases. |
| 2 | The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture | Strategy and Information Systems: The Organizational Framework, Project Viewpoint versus Traditional Management, New Tool/Approach Development, Developing a Strategy, Competition, Strategy and Culture, Roles and Responsibilities, Programmes and Programme Management, Different Forms of Project Management. |
| 3 | Project Selection, Innovation and Portfolio Management | Systems, Organizations, and System Methodologies: System Concepts and Innovation Principles, Systems Engineering and management, Development Innovation Models and Approaches, The Waterfall Model, The ‘b’ Model and The ‘V’ Model, The Incremental and The Spiral Models, Methods and Approaches, Structured and Developmental Methods in Education, Example Project Approaches. |
| 4 | Leadership and the Project Manager | How the Project Manager Leads?, The Profile of a Project: The Process Model, Project Start-up, Design and Development, Completion and Operational Stage, System Development in Educational and Service Organizations, Effective Project Leaders and Professionalism, Example Problems and Case Studies |
| 5 | Scope and Innovation Management | Project Planning: Understanding the Work and Estimations: Understanding Requirements, Dependecies, and Responsibilities, Charts and Planning Tools, Innovative Product Design, Scope Reporting, Estimating in Educational Disciplines, Estimating Methods and Supporting Activities, The Affecting Factors and Practical Experiences, Case Studies. |
| 6 | Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation | Characteristics of Effective Project Teams, Group Development, Conflict and Negotiation, Scheduling and Resourcing, Monitoring Progress, Exercising Control, Change Control and Configurations, Networking Scheduling and Time-Based Networks, Case Studies. |
| 7 | Risk Management | Risk Management: Risk Concepts and Identifications, Risk Management Process, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Response Planning, Risk Actions and the other Concepts, Project Management is Risk Management, Questions and Answers, Example Problem Solutions. |
| 8 | Project Evaluation and Control | Project Failure, Success, and Lessons Learned: Leadership and Performance Management, Motivation and Leadership, The Objectives, Reviewing Performance, Performance Appraisal Systems and Performance Improvement, Example Reprimands for Emotional Computer |
| 9 | Project Scheduling: Networks, Estimation, and Critical Path | Gantt Charts, Crashing Projects, Controling Changes and Innovations, Control Administration, Value Management, Controversies in the Use of Networks, The New Approaches, Educational Perspective, The Future Trends. |
| 10 | Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks | Selling the Project: Buying and Buyers, The Selling Process, Negotiation, Diffusion of Innovations, Psychological Technology Assessment, Problems and Solutions. |
| 11 | Critical Chaiın Project Scheduling | An Overview: Project Organization Structure and Integration: Managing Expectations, Changes and Conflicts, Instructional Point of view, Managing Participation, Teamworks and Conflict: Managing Suppliers, Setting up the Contract, Quality Control and Subcontractors,. |
| 12 | Technology and Resource Management | Resource Constraints and Loading, Management of Technology, Resource Leveling Charts, Resource Utilization and Commercialization. |
| 13 | Project Evaluation and Control | Project Failure, Success, and Lessons Learned: Leadership and Performance Management, Motivation and Leadership, The Objectives, Reviewing Performance, Performance Appraisal Systems and Performance Improvement, Example Reprimands for Emotional Computer |
| 14 | Project Closeout and Termination | System Engineering Process: The Vision and the Perspectives, Creating Effective Working Environment, Future Paradigms for Psychology and Education |
| Resources |
| • Pinto, J. K. (2020). Project Management: Achieving Competittive Advantage (International- 5th Ed.). Pearson. ISBN 10: 1-292-26914-6, ISBN 13: 978-1-292-26914-6, eBook ISBN: 978-1-292-26916-0 • Wastian, M., Rosensteil, L.; West, M. A. And Braumandl, I. (2015). Applied Psychology for Project Managers: A Practitioner’s Guide to Successful Project Management, Springer Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London. ISSN 2192-8096 ISSN 2192-810X (electronic), ISBN 978-3-662-44213-5 ISBN 978-3-662-44214-2 (eBook) |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education. | X | |||||
| 2 | Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education. | X | |||||
| 3 | Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties. | ||||||
| 4 | Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences. | ||||||
| 5 | Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects. | X | |||||
| 6 | Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research. | ||||||
| 7 | Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses. | X | |||||
| 8 | Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |