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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
INTRODUCTION to UNIVERSITY LIFE and ACADEMIC REPORTINGOÖ1214953Spring Semester3+036
Course Program

Pazartesi 13:30-14:15

Pazartesi 14:30-15:15

Pazartesi 15:30-16:15

Pazartesi 19:30-20:15

Pazartesi 20:30-21:15

Pazartesi 21:30-22:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Faika Yelda ACARBAY
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Faika Yelda ACARBAY
Assistant(s)
AimThis course aims to enable students transitioning from high school to university to acquire and develop academic skills such as, but not limited to, searching for information, evaluating the reliability of information sources, writing academic papers, analyzing research papers, critical reading and preparing presentations during their adaptation process.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction Week / Introductions and Discussion on "Academic Skills",Adaptation to University Life / Philosophy of Science,What is a University?
Historical Development of Universities ,Academic Etiquette and Discipline Rules for Students /
Human Rights,Evaluating Information Sources / Critical Thinking / Improving Reading Skills / How to Read an Academic Article?,Plagiarism / Citation / Introduction to APA,Developing Writing Skills / How to Write Academic Papers,Learning Styles ,World Citizenship / Cultural Diversity,Preparing Effective Presentations / Internet and Media Literacy,Effective Communication,Personal Health and Care / Psychological Resilience,Curriculum Vitae Preparation,General Review / Course Evaluation.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Defines professional and ethical behavior 10, 16, 9A, E
Improves presentation and communication skills 10, 16, 9A, E
Develop written and oral academic writing skills 10, 16, 9A, E
Understands the importance of cultural diversity and world citizenship. 10, 16, 9A, E
Acquire good study habits, time management.10, 16, 9A, E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction Week / Introductions and Discussion on "Academic Skills"
2Adaptation to University Life / Philosophy of Science
3What is a University?
Historical Development of Universities
4Academic Etiquette and Discipline Rules for Students /
Human Rights
5Evaluating Information Sources / Critical Thinking / Improving Reading Skills / How to Read an Academic Article?Hotaman, D. (2020). Investigation of Learning Theories, Learning Environments and Teacher Behaviors in terms of Critical Thinking Skills International Journal of Social Research. Volume: 13 Issue: 72 August 2020.
6Plagiarism / Citation / Introduction to APA
7Developing Writing Skills / How to Write Academic Papers
8Learning Styles Aslam Orkun, M. & Bayırlı, A. (2019). Investigation of Learning Styles Models. Maarif Mektepleri International Journal of Educational Sciences , 3 (1) , 71-83 . DOI: 10.46762/mamulebd.567063
9World Citizenship / Cultural Diversity
10Preparing Effective Presentations / Internet and Media Literacyhttps://www.mserdark.com/etkili-sunus-yapma-denilen-mesele/
11Effective Communication
12Personal Health and Care / Psychological Resilience
13Curriculum Vitae Preparation
14General Review / Course Evaluation
Resources
Karasar, N. (2016). Scientific research methods. Ankara: Nobel Publication Distribution. Charle, C., Verger, J. (2005). History of Universities (Translation: İsmail Yerguz). Dost Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara. Yüksel, Erkan (2018). How Should a Better Academic Presentation Be? Anadolu University. 1-11. https://www.medipol.edu.tr/universite/yonetmelik-ve-yonergeler https://sanalmuze.gov.tr/

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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.
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.
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.
X
10
Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies.
X
11
Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious.
X
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 LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14342
Guided Problem Solving7321
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report10330
Term Project8324
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam7321
General Exam14342
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)180
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(180/30)6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
INTRODUCTION to UNIVERSITY LIFE and ACADEMIC REPORTINGOÖ1214953Spring Semester3+036
Course Program

Pazartesi 13:30-14:15

Pazartesi 14:30-15:15

Pazartesi 15:30-16:15

Pazartesi 19:30-20:15

Pazartesi 20:30-21:15

Pazartesi 21:30-22:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Faika Yelda ACARBAY
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Faika Yelda ACARBAY
Assistant(s)
AimThis course aims to enable students transitioning from high school to university to acquire and develop academic skills such as, but not limited to, searching for information, evaluating the reliability of information sources, writing academic papers, analyzing research papers, critical reading and preparing presentations during their adaptation process.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction Week / Introductions and Discussion on "Academic Skills",Adaptation to University Life / Philosophy of Science,What is a University?
Historical Development of Universities ,Academic Etiquette and Discipline Rules for Students /
Human Rights,Evaluating Information Sources / Critical Thinking / Improving Reading Skills / How to Read an Academic Article?,Plagiarism / Citation / Introduction to APA,Developing Writing Skills / How to Write Academic Papers,Learning Styles ,World Citizenship / Cultural Diversity,Preparing Effective Presentations / Internet and Media Literacy,Effective Communication,Personal Health and Care / Psychological Resilience,Curriculum Vitae Preparation,General Review / Course Evaluation.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Defines professional and ethical behavior 10, 16, 9A, E
Improves presentation and communication skills 10, 16, 9A, E
Develop written and oral academic writing skills 10, 16, 9A, E
Understands the importance of cultural diversity and world citizenship. 10, 16, 9A, E
Acquire good study habits, time management.10, 16, 9A, E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction Week / Introductions and Discussion on "Academic Skills"
2Adaptation to University Life / Philosophy of Science
3What is a University?
Historical Development of Universities
4Academic Etiquette and Discipline Rules for Students /
Human Rights
5Evaluating Information Sources / Critical Thinking / Improving Reading Skills / How to Read an Academic Article?Hotaman, D. (2020). Investigation of Learning Theories, Learning Environments and Teacher Behaviors in terms of Critical Thinking Skills International Journal of Social Research. Volume: 13 Issue: 72 August 2020.
6Plagiarism / Citation / Introduction to APA
7Developing Writing Skills / How to Write Academic Papers
8Learning Styles Aslam Orkun, M. & Bayırlı, A. (2019). Investigation of Learning Styles Models. Maarif Mektepleri International Journal of Educational Sciences , 3 (1) , 71-83 . DOI: 10.46762/mamulebd.567063
9World Citizenship / Cultural Diversity
10Preparing Effective Presentations / Internet and Media Literacyhttps://www.mserdark.com/etkili-sunus-yapma-denilen-mesele/
11Effective Communication
12Personal Health and Care / Psychological Resilience
13Curriculum Vitae Preparation
14General Review / Course Evaluation
Resources
Karasar, N. (2016). Scientific research methods. Ankara: Nobel Publication Distribution. Charle, C., Verger, J. (2005). History of Universities (Translation: İsmail Yerguz). Dost Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara. Yüksel, Erkan (2018). How Should a Better Academic Presentation Be? Anadolu University. 1-11. https://www.medipol.edu.tr/universite/yonetmelik-ve-yonergeler https://sanalmuze.gov.tr/

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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.
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.
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.
X
10
Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies.
X
11
Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious.
X
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 LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

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