Conceptual framework: Character, personality / personality, value, virtue, morality, temperament, temperament etc .; character development and education; family, environment and school in character development and education; definition and classification of values; the sources of values and their individual, social, cultural, religious and moral foundations; character and value education approaches and applications; intercultural differentiation and coexistence in character and value education culture; character and value education in terms of educational philosophy and goals; in character / value education teaching methods and techniques; the crisis of values and education in modern and multicultural societies; human-value education in the cultural development process; values education in Turkish education and cultural history examples, applications, and research values education in Turkey; teacher as a role model in character and value education.
Aim
In this course, it is aimed for students to become aware of their own character traits; to develop their strengths through readings, assessments and discussions on character strengths adapted from Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification (Peterson & Seligman, 2004), readings, evaluations and discussions on character strengths, supported by podcasts and videos.
Course Content
This course contains; General Introduction,Covid 19: Stress Management and Self-Regulation,Values in Action:
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
By Angela Duckworth,Six Virtue Categories,Wisdom and Knowledge Characters,Courage and Fear,Humanity,What is Empathy?,Justice,Temperance ,How to teach values, virtues and character (Homework is Due Today)
(VIA Surveys are Due Today) Ennegram,What is transcendence?,Character Education and Stories with Children,Character Education and Psychoeducational Programs.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Students associate stress management with self-regulation.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students understand "24 Character Strengths" and related values and virtues.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students can classify Six Basic of Virtue categories.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students realize the relationship between Wisdom and Knowledge.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students realize the relationship between Courage and Fear.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students learn to relate virtue of "Humanity" with three related character strengths (Capacity to Love and Be Loved, Kindness, and Social Intelligence).
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students recognize the ingredient elements of emphathy.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students learn to relate the virtue of "Justice" with fairness character strengths.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students develop the virtue of “Temperance” and character strengths such as “forgiveness” and “self-regulation.”
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students discuss the virtue of "Transcendence" on the axis of spirituality, faith, purpose and meaning.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students designs Psychoeducational Programs on Character Education.
Values in Action:
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
By Angela Duckworth
Values in Action: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance By Angela Duckworth
4
Six Virtue Categories
Course Reading
5
Wisdom and Knowledge Characters
Course Reading
6
Courage and Fear
Video: The Power of Vulnerability
7
Humanity
Video: Pema Chödren
8
What is Empathy?
Positive Emotions and Optimism
9
Justice
Course Reading
10
Temperance
Course Reading
11
How to teach values, virtues and character (Homework is Due Today)
(VIA Surveys are Due Today) Ennegram
Homework
12
What is transcendence?
Course Reading
13
Character Education and Stories with Children
Course Reading
14
Character Education and Psychoeducational Programs
Course Reading
Resources
Seligman, M. (2002). Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realise your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data: London
The VIA Classification of Character Strengths Full Descriptions
Podcast and short videos on related topics
https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/projects/flourish/building-your-strengths/
https://www.viacharacter.org/resources/videos
10 Best TED Talks on VIA Character Strengths and Virtues
https://positivepsychology.com/tedtalks-via-strengths-virtues/
https://www.typologycentral.com/forums/online-personality-tests/13364-via-signature-strengths-questionnaire.html
https://positivepsychology.com/character-strength-examples-interventions-worksheets/
12 Character Strength Examples, Interventions, and Worksheets
https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths
https://positivepsychology.com/category/compassion/
https://www.theemotionmachine.com/flourish-a-new-understanding-of-happiness-and-well-being/
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
X
4
Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
X
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
X
7
Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession.
X
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
X
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
X
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
X
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
X
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
X
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
X
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
2
28
56
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
20
20
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
96
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(96/30)
3
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
CHARACTER TRAINING and MORAL EDUCATION
-
Spring Semester
2+0
2
3
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Nadire Gülçin YILDIZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Nadire Gülçin YILDIZ
Assistant(s)
Conceptual framework: Character, personality / personality, value, virtue, morality, temperament, temperament etc .; character development and education; family, environment and school in character development and education; definition and classification of values; the sources of values and their individual, social, cultural, religious and moral foundations; character and value education approaches and applications; intercultural differentiation and coexistence in character and value education culture; character and value education in terms of educational philosophy and goals; in character / value education teaching methods and techniques; the crisis of values and education in modern and multicultural societies; human-value education in the cultural development process; values education in Turkish education and cultural history examples, applications, and research values education in Turkey; teacher as a role model in character and value education.
Aim
In this course, it is aimed for students to become aware of their own character traits; to develop their strengths through readings, assessments and discussions on character strengths adapted from Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification (Peterson & Seligman, 2004), readings, evaluations and discussions on character strengths, supported by podcasts and videos.
Course Content
This course contains; General Introduction,Covid 19: Stress Management and Self-Regulation,Values in Action:
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
By Angela Duckworth,Six Virtue Categories,Wisdom and Knowledge Characters,Courage and Fear,Humanity,What is Empathy?,Justice,Temperance ,How to teach values, virtues and character (Homework is Due Today)
(VIA Surveys are Due Today) Ennegram,What is transcendence?,Character Education and Stories with Children,Character Education and Psychoeducational Programs.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Students associate stress management with self-regulation.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students understand "24 Character Strengths" and related values and virtues.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students can classify Six Basic of Virtue categories.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students realize the relationship between Wisdom and Knowledge.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students realize the relationship between Courage and Fear.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students learn to relate virtue of "Humanity" with three related character strengths (Capacity to Love and Be Loved, Kindness, and Social Intelligence).
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students recognize the ingredient elements of emphathy.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students learn to relate the virtue of "Justice" with fairness character strengths.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students develop the virtue of “Temperance” and character strengths such as “forgiveness” and “self-regulation.”
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students discuss the virtue of "Transcendence" on the axis of spirituality, faith, purpose and meaning.
10, 11, 9
A, E
Students designs Psychoeducational Programs on Character Education.
Values in Action:
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
By Angela Duckworth
Values in Action: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance By Angela Duckworth
4
Six Virtue Categories
Course Reading
5
Wisdom and Knowledge Characters
Course Reading
6
Courage and Fear
Video: The Power of Vulnerability
7
Humanity
Video: Pema Chödren
8
What is Empathy?
Positive Emotions and Optimism
9
Justice
Course Reading
10
Temperance
Course Reading
11
How to teach values, virtues and character (Homework is Due Today)
(VIA Surveys are Due Today) Ennegram
Homework
12
What is transcendence?
Course Reading
13
Character Education and Stories with Children
Course Reading
14
Character Education and Psychoeducational Programs
Course Reading
Resources
Seligman, M. (2002). Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realise your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data: London
The VIA Classification of Character Strengths Full Descriptions
Podcast and short videos on related topics
https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/projects/flourish/building-your-strengths/
https://www.viacharacter.org/resources/videos
10 Best TED Talks on VIA Character Strengths and Virtues
https://positivepsychology.com/tedtalks-via-strengths-virtues/
https://www.typologycentral.com/forums/online-personality-tests/13364-via-signature-strengths-questionnaire.html
https://positivepsychology.com/character-strength-examples-interventions-worksheets/
12 Character Strength Examples, Interventions, and Worksheets
https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths
https://positivepsychology.com/category/compassion/
https://www.theemotionmachine.com/flourish-a-new-understanding-of-happiness-and-well-being/
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
X
4
Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
X
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
X
7
Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession.
X
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
X
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
X
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
X
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
X
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
X
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
