The 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 Content
This 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.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Fully comprehend education as a field of science and relate it to further exploration and specialization in education-related disciplines.
10, 16, 9
A, 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, 9
A, 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, 9
A, E, F
Explore the major educational theories and philosophies, such as behaviorism, constructivism, progressivism, and humanism, and their impact on educational practices.
10, 16, 9
A, E, F
Have an overview of psychological theories and concepts relevant to education, including theories of learning, motivation, intelligence, and cognitive development.
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
What is education? The etymology of the word "education" and its implications in the theoryof teaching and learning.
Lecture Notes
2
Changes that have occurred in education over time, the reasons behind these changes, interpreting these reasons, and relating them to the present day.
Lecture Notes
3
Discussing present-day education, how education should be in the future, and relating them within the context of current and potential future conditions.
Lecture Notes
4
The function of the teacher of the future in education, in light of the changing job description of the teacher.
Lecture Notes
5
The issue of teaching 21st-century students within the framework of principles and methods of instruction.
Lecture Notes
6
What 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
8
What is the vision of lifelong learning for a teacher, and how is it accomplished?
Lecture Notes
9
Visible learning and teaching concept.
Lecture Notes
10
Cognitive learning and Bloom's Taxonomy.
Lecture Notes
11
Different taxonomies.
Lecture Notes
12
The skills that the person of the future should possess.
Lecture Notes
13
Learning to learn and teaching to learn.
Lecture Notes
14
To teach "critical thingking" while teaching and metacognitive
Lecture 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
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Possesses advanced theoretical and conceptual knowledge of the structural, semantic, and functional features of the English language.
X
2
Expresses the fundamental concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of English verbally.
X
3
Explains the principles of curriculum development, classroom management, and assessment and evaluation within the framework of educational sciences.
X
4
Uses English at an advanced level, both orally and in writing, in ways appropriate to academic and instructional settings.
X
5
Prepares lesson plans, develops instructional materials, implements them, and evaluates their effectiveness by taking learner characteristics and contextual variables into account.
X
6
Selects and develops appropriate assessment tools and analyzes the resulting data to improve learning processes.
X
7
Identifies problems encountered in educational settings, analyzes relevant data, and develops evidence-based solutions.
X
8
Integrates digital technologies and instructional tools into the teaching process in alignment with pedagogical objectives.
X
9
Carries out professional responsibilities independently and assumes responsibility in complex or unpredictable situations.
X
10
Critically evaluates professional practices and identifies learning needs in line with continuous professional development.
X
11
Acts in accordance with ethical principles, societal values, and cultural sensitivity in educational settings.
X
12
Identifies professional development needs in the field and undertakes responsibility for lifelong learning.
X
13
Collaborates effectively with educational stakeholders and contributes to the enhancement of educational quality.
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
3
2
6
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
3
6
18
Term Project
2
3
6
Presentation of Project / Seminar
2
10
20
Quiz
2
2
4
Midterm Exam
1
21
21
General Exam
1
28
28
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
1
6
6
Total Workload(Hour)
137
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(137/30)
5
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 EDUCATION
ELT1114942
Fall Semester
2+0
2
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. İlker ALTUNBAŞAK
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. İlker ALTUNBAŞAK
Assistant(s)
Aim
The 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 Content
This 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.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Fully comprehend education as a field of science and relate it to further exploration and specialization in education-related disciplines.
10, 16, 9
A, 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, 9
A, 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, 9
A, E, F
Explore the major educational theories and philosophies, such as behaviorism, constructivism, progressivism, and humanism, and their impact on educational practices.
10, 16, 9
A, E, F
Have an overview of psychological theories and concepts relevant to education, including theories of learning, motivation, intelligence, and cognitive development.
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
What is education? The etymology of the word "education" and its implications in the theoryof teaching and learning.
Lecture Notes
2
Changes that have occurred in education over time, the reasons behind these changes, interpreting these reasons, and relating them to the present day.
Lecture Notes
3
Discussing present-day education, how education should be in the future, and relating them within the context of current and potential future conditions.
Lecture Notes
4
The function of the teacher of the future in education, in light of the changing job description of the teacher.
Lecture Notes
5
The issue of teaching 21st-century students within the framework of principles and methods of instruction.
Lecture Notes
6
What 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
8
What is the vision of lifelong learning for a teacher, and how is it accomplished?
Lecture Notes
9
Visible learning and teaching concept.
Lecture Notes
10
Cognitive learning and Bloom's Taxonomy.
Lecture Notes
11
Different taxonomies.
Lecture Notes
12
The skills that the person of the future should possess.
Lecture Notes
13
Learning to learn and teaching to learn.
Lecture Notes
14
To teach "critical thingking" while teaching and metacognitive
Lecture 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
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Possesses advanced theoretical and conceptual knowledge of the structural, semantic, and functional features of the English language.
X
2
Expresses the fundamental concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of English verbally.
X
3
Explains the principles of curriculum development, classroom management, and assessment and evaluation within the framework of educational sciences.
X
4
Uses English at an advanced level, both orally and in writing, in ways appropriate to academic and instructional settings.
X
5
Prepares lesson plans, develops instructional materials, implements them, and evaluates their effectiveness by taking learner characteristics and contextual variables into account.
X
6
Selects and develops appropriate assessment tools and analyzes the resulting data to improve learning processes.
X
7
Identifies problems encountered in educational settings, analyzes relevant data, and develops evidence-based solutions.
X
8
Integrates digital technologies and instructional tools into the teaching process in alignment with pedagogical objectives.
X
9
Carries out professional responsibilities independently and assumes responsibility in complex or unpredictable situations.
X
10
Critically evaluates professional practices and identifies learning needs in line with continuous professional development.
X
11
Acts in accordance with ethical principles, societal values, and cultural sensitivity in educational settings.
X
12
Identifies professional development needs in the field and undertakes responsibility for lifelong learning.
X
13
Collaborates effectively with educational stakeholders and contributes to the enhancement of educational quality.
