INTRODUCTION to UNIVERSITY LIFE and ACADEMIC REPORTING
OÖ1214953
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Faika Yelda ACARBAY
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Faika Yelda ACARBAY
Assistant(s)
Aim
This 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 Content
This 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.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Defines professional and ethical behavior
10, 16, 9
A, E
Improves presentation and communication skills
10, 16, 9
A, E
Develop written and oral academic writing skills
10, 16, 9
A, E
Understands the importance of cultural diversity and world citizenship.
Introduction Week / Introductions and Discussion on "Academic Skills"
2
Adaptation to University Life / Philosophy of Science
3
What is a University? Historical Development of Universities
4
Academic Etiquette and Discipline Rules for Students / Human Rights
5
Evaluating 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.
6
Plagiarism / Citation / Introduction to APA
7
Developing Writing Skills / How to Write Academic Papers
8
Learning 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
9
World Citizenship / Cultural Diversity
10
Preparing Effective Presentations / Internet and Media Literacy
Personal Health and Care / Psychological Resilience
13
Curriculum Vitae Preparation
14
General 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
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.
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 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
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
7
3
21
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
10
3
30
Term Project
8
3
24
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
7
3
21
General Exam
14
3
42
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
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
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
INTRODUCTION to UNIVERSITY LIFE and ACADEMIC REPORTING
OÖ1214953
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Faika Yelda ACARBAY
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Faika Yelda ACARBAY
Assistant(s)
Aim
This 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 Content
This 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.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Defines professional and ethical behavior
10, 16, 9
A, E
Improves presentation and communication skills
10, 16, 9
A, E
Develop written and oral academic writing skills
10, 16, 9
A, E
Understands the importance of cultural diversity and world citizenship.
Introduction Week / Introductions and Discussion on "Academic Skills"
2
Adaptation to University Life / Philosophy of Science
3
What is a University? Historical Development of Universities
4
Academic Etiquette and Discipline Rules for Students / Human Rights
5
Evaluating 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.
6
Plagiarism / Citation / Introduction to APA
7
Developing Writing Skills / How to Write Academic Papers
8
Learning 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
9
World Citizenship / Cultural Diversity
10
Preparing Effective Presentations / Internet and Media Literacy
Personal Health and Care / Psychological Resilience
13
Curriculum Vitae Preparation
14
General 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
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.
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.
