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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
INTRODUCTION to EDUCATIONELT1114942Fall Semester2+025
Course Program

Pazartesi 13:30-14:15

Pazartesi 14:30-15:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. İlker ALTUNBAŞAK
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. İlker ALTUNBAŞAK
Assistant(s)
AimThe purpose of an "Introduction to Education" course is to provide students with a foundational understanding of the field of education. This course typically serves as an entry point for individuals interested in pursuing a career in education or those who want to gain insight into the principles, theories, and practices related to the educational system.
Course ContentThis course contains; What is education? The etymology of the word "education" and its implications in the theoryof teaching and learning.,Changes that have occurred in education over time, the reasons behind these changes, interpreting these reasons, and relating them to the present day.
,Discussing present-day education, how education should be in the future, and relating them within the context of current and potential future conditions.,The function of the teacher of the future in education, in light of the changing job description of the teacher.,The issue of teaching 21st-century students within the framework of principles and methods of instruction.,What are the characteristics of a 21st-century classroom?,
How do humans learn, and what should be the parallel vision of education accordingly?,What is the vision of lifelong learning for a teacher, and how is it accomplished?,Visible learning and teaching concept.,Cognitive learning and Bloom's Taxonomy.,Different taxonomies. ,The skills that the person of the future should possess.,Learning to learn and teaching to learn.,To teach "critical thingking" while teaching and metacognitive.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Fully comprehend education as a field of science and relate it to further exploration and specialization in education-related disciplines. 10, 16, 9A, E, F
Discuss the current challenges and trends in education, such as educational reform, globalization, and the role of education in addressing social issues.10, 16, 9A, E, F
Critically analyze a broad perspective on issues related to education and the transformative power of education in the lives of individuals and in society as a whole.10, 16, 9A, E, F
Explore the major educational theories and philosophies, such as behaviorism, constructivism, progressivism, and humanism, and their impact on educational practices.10, 16, 9A, E, F
Have an overview of psychological theories and concepts relevant to education, including theories of learning, motivation, intelligence, and cognitive development.10, 16, 9A, E, F
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1What is education? The etymology of the word "education" and its implications in the theoryof teaching and learning.Lecture Notes
2Changes that have occurred in education over time, the reasons behind these changes, interpreting these reasons, and relating them to the present day.
Lecture Notes
3Discussing present-day education, how education should be in the future, and relating them within the context of current and potential future conditions.Lecture Notes
4The function of the teacher of the future in education, in light of the changing job description of the teacher.Lecture Notes
5The issue of teaching 21st-century students within the framework of principles and methods of instruction.Lecture Notes
6What are the characteristics of a 21st-century classroom?Lecture Notes
7
How do humans learn, and what should be the parallel vision of education accordingly?
Lecture Notes
8What is the vision of lifelong learning for a teacher, and how is it accomplished?Lecture Notes
9Visible learning and teaching concept.Lecture Notes
10Cognitive learning and Bloom's Taxonomy.Lecture Notes
11Different taxonomies. Lecture Notes
12The skills that the person of the future should possess.Lecture Notes
13Learning to learn and teaching to learn.Lecture Notes
14To teach "critical thingking" while teaching and metacognitiveLecture Notes
Resources
Lecture Notes Characteristics of a 21st Century Classroom Flipped Learning As A New Educational Paradigm CambridgePapers_in_ELT-Flipped_Learning_minipaper_ONLINE MAKALE Noam Chomsky What is education Yuval Harari Education Visible Learning for Teachers_ Maximizing Impact on Learning Steve Bartlett, Diana Burton - Introduction to Education Studies-SAGE (2007)

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Can verbally express the specific terms and concepts in the field of teaching English
X
2
Can verbally express the basic concepts, principles and techniques in the field of teaching English
X
3
Can list both the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory by means of comparing the field related theorie.
X
4
Can apply the necessary techniques in solving the problems encountered in the field of teaching English
X
5
Can analyze and solve a field-related problem by following scientific steps.
X
6
Can solve a field-related problem on his own
X
7
Can distinguish the situations that are within his responsibilities and duties from the ones that are not and can take necessary steps
X
8
Follows the developments in his field in the light of life-long learning principle
X
9
Consults colleagues in the process of finding solutions to a field-related problem.
X
10
Can formulate a problem encountered both verbally and non-verbally.
X
11
By having social responsibility, makes use of professional experiences in solving problems.
X
12
Knows the basic terminology
X
13
Applies the basic skills
X
14
Can effectively use language learning strategies
X
15
Knows the characteristics and structure of human language
X
16
Has native like fluency
X
17
Considers the needs of learners, their level of development, age, and learning strategies in designing a syllabus,
X
18
Has the ability to design activities that help learners' improving their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.
X

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 Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving326
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report248
Term Project236
Presentation of Project / Seminar248
Quiz224
Midterm Exam166
General Exam11414
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan166
Total Workload(Hour)86
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(86/30)3
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 EDUCATIONELT1114942Fall Semester2+025
Course Program

Pazartesi 13:30-14:15

Pazartesi 14:30-15:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. İlker ALTUNBAŞAK
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. İlker ALTUNBAŞAK
Assistant(s)
AimThe purpose of an "Introduction to Education" course is to provide students with a foundational understanding of the field of education. This course typically serves as an entry point for individuals interested in pursuing a career in education or those who want to gain insight into the principles, theories, and practices related to the educational system.
Course ContentThis course contains; What is education? The etymology of the word "education" and its implications in the theoryof teaching and learning.,Changes that have occurred in education over time, the reasons behind these changes, interpreting these reasons, and relating them to the present day.
,Discussing present-day education, how education should be in the future, and relating them within the context of current and potential future conditions.,The function of the teacher of the future in education, in light of the changing job description of the teacher.,The issue of teaching 21st-century students within the framework of principles and methods of instruction.,What are the characteristics of a 21st-century classroom?,
How do humans learn, and what should be the parallel vision of education accordingly?,What is the vision of lifelong learning for a teacher, and how is it accomplished?,Visible learning and teaching concept.,Cognitive learning and Bloom's Taxonomy.,Different taxonomies. ,The skills that the person of the future should possess.,Learning to learn and teaching to learn.,To teach "critical thingking" while teaching and metacognitive.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Fully comprehend education as a field of science and relate it to further exploration and specialization in education-related disciplines. 10, 16, 9A, E, F
Discuss the current challenges and trends in education, such as educational reform, globalization, and the role of education in addressing social issues.10, 16, 9A, E, F
Critically analyze a broad perspective on issues related to education and the transformative power of education in the lives of individuals and in society as a whole.10, 16, 9A, E, F
Explore the major educational theories and philosophies, such as behaviorism, constructivism, progressivism, and humanism, and their impact on educational practices.10, 16, 9A, E, F
Have an overview of psychological theories and concepts relevant to education, including theories of learning, motivation, intelligence, and cognitive development.10, 16, 9A, E, F
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1What is education? The etymology of the word "education" and its implications in the theoryof teaching and learning.Lecture Notes
2Changes that have occurred in education over time, the reasons behind these changes, interpreting these reasons, and relating them to the present day.
Lecture Notes
3Discussing present-day education, how education should be in the future, and relating them within the context of current and potential future conditions.Lecture Notes
4The function of the teacher of the future in education, in light of the changing job description of the teacher.Lecture Notes
5The issue of teaching 21st-century students within the framework of principles and methods of instruction.Lecture Notes
6What are the characteristics of a 21st-century classroom?Lecture Notes
7
How do humans learn, and what should be the parallel vision of education accordingly?
Lecture Notes
8What is the vision of lifelong learning for a teacher, and how is it accomplished?Lecture Notes
9Visible learning and teaching concept.Lecture Notes
10Cognitive learning and Bloom's Taxonomy.Lecture Notes
11Different taxonomies. Lecture Notes
12The skills that the person of the future should possess.Lecture Notes
13Learning to learn and teaching to learn.Lecture Notes
14To teach "critical thingking" while teaching and metacognitiveLecture Notes
Resources
Lecture Notes Characteristics of a 21st Century Classroom Flipped Learning As A New Educational Paradigm CambridgePapers_in_ELT-Flipped_Learning_minipaper_ONLINE MAKALE Noam Chomsky What is education Yuval Harari Education Visible Learning for Teachers_ Maximizing Impact on Learning Steve Bartlett, Diana Burton - Introduction to Education Studies-SAGE (2007)

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Can verbally express the specific terms and concepts in the field of teaching English
X
2
Can verbally express the basic concepts, principles and techniques in the field of teaching English
X
3
Can list both the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory by means of comparing the field related theorie.
X
4
Can apply the necessary techniques in solving the problems encountered in the field of teaching English
X
5
Can analyze and solve a field-related problem by following scientific steps.
X
6
Can solve a field-related problem on his own
X
7
Can distinguish the situations that are within his responsibilities and duties from the ones that are not and can take necessary steps
X
8
Follows the developments in his field in the light of life-long learning principle
X
9
Consults colleagues in the process of finding solutions to a field-related problem.
X
10
Can formulate a problem encountered both verbally and non-verbally.
X
11
By having social responsibility, makes use of professional experiences in solving problems.
X
12
Knows the basic terminology
X
13
Applies the basic skills
X
14
Can effectively use language learning strategies
X
15
Knows the characteristics and structure of human language
X
16
Has native like fluency
X
17
Considers the needs of learners, their level of development, age, and learning strategies in designing a syllabus,
X
18
Has the ability to design activities that help learners' improving their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.
X

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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