Enable the students to have critical thinking which is a kind of thinking in which they question, analyze, interpret, evaluate and make a judgment about what they read, hear, say, or write
Course Content
This course contains; Identifying the problem or question,Gathering data, opinions, and arguments,Analyzing and evaluating the data,Identifying assumptions,Establishing significance,Making a decision/reaching a conclusion,The Benefit of Asking the Right Questions,What Are the Reasons? ,What Words or Phrases Are Ambiguous?,What Are the Value Conflicts and Assumptions?,Are There Any Fallacies in the Reasoning?,Practice and Review,Practice and Review,Practice and rewiev.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Question, analyze, interpret, evaluate and make a judgment about what they read, hear, say, or write.
10, 16, 6, 9
A, E, F
Students have the ability to evaluate information and to be aware of biases or assumptions, including their own.
10, 16, 6, 9
A, E, F
Students ask questions, gather relevant information, think through solutions and conclusions, consider alternative systems of thought, communicate effectively.
10, 16, 6, 9
A, E, F
Develops decision-making skills to weigh different factors, consider alternatives, and make informed choices based on evidence and reasoning.
10, 16, 6, 9
A, E, F
Improves communication skills, both written and verbal, by emphasizing clarity, coherence, and logical organization of ideas.
16, 6, 9
A, E, F
Promotes collaborative thinking and the ability to work effectively in a team by encouraging students to consider multiple viewpoints and engage in constructive dialogue.
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Identifying the problem or question
Lecture Notes
2
Gathering data, opinions, and arguments
Lecture notes
3
Analyzing and evaluating the data
Lecture Notes
4
Identifying assumptions
Ders Notları
5
Establishing significance
Lcture Notes
6
Making a decision/reaching a conclusion
Lecture notes
7
The Benefit of Asking the Right Questions
Lecture Notes
8
What Are the Reasons?
Lecture Notes
9
What Words or Phrases Are Ambiguous?
Lecture Notes
10
What Are the Value Conflicts and Assumptions?
Lecture Notes
11
Are There Any Fallacies in the Reasoning?
Lecture Notes
12
Practice and Review
Lecture notes
13
Practice and Review
Lecture notes
14
Practice and rewiev
Lecture notes
Resources
Asking the Right Questions, A Guide to Critical Thinking , M. Neil Browne
Stuart M. Keeley ,Bowling Green State University
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
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
15
15
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
7
7
General Exam
1
14
14
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
3
10
30
Total Workload(Hour)
94
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(94/30)
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
CRITICAL and ANALYTICAL THINKING
-
Spring Semester
2+0
2
4
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. İlker ALTUNBAŞAK
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. İlker ALTUNBAŞAK
Assistant(s)
Aim
Enable the students to have critical thinking which is a kind of thinking in which they question, analyze, interpret, evaluate and make a judgment about what they read, hear, say, or write
Course Content
This course contains; Identifying the problem or question,Gathering data, opinions, and arguments,Analyzing and evaluating the data,Identifying assumptions,Establishing significance,Making a decision/reaching a conclusion,The Benefit of Asking the Right Questions,What Are the Reasons? ,What Words or Phrases Are Ambiguous?,What Are the Value Conflicts and Assumptions?,Are There Any Fallacies in the Reasoning?,Practice and Review,Practice and Review,Practice and rewiev.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Question, analyze, interpret, evaluate and make a judgment about what they read, hear, say, or write.
10, 16, 6, 9
A, E, F
Students have the ability to evaluate information and to be aware of biases or assumptions, including their own.
10, 16, 6, 9
A, E, F
Students ask questions, gather relevant information, think through solutions and conclusions, consider alternative systems of thought, communicate effectively.
10, 16, 6, 9
A, E, F
Develops decision-making skills to weigh different factors, consider alternatives, and make informed choices based on evidence and reasoning.
10, 16, 6, 9
A, E, F
Improves communication skills, both written and verbal, by emphasizing clarity, coherence, and logical organization of ideas.
16, 6, 9
A, E, F
Promotes collaborative thinking and the ability to work effectively in a team by encouraging students to consider multiple viewpoints and engage in constructive dialogue.
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Identifying the problem or question
Lecture Notes
2
Gathering data, opinions, and arguments
Lecture notes
3
Analyzing and evaluating the data
Lecture Notes
4
Identifying assumptions
Ders Notları
5
Establishing significance
Lcture Notes
6
Making a decision/reaching a conclusion
Lecture notes
7
The Benefit of Asking the Right Questions
Lecture Notes
8
What Are the Reasons?
Lecture Notes
9
What Words or Phrases Are Ambiguous?
Lecture Notes
10
What Are the Value Conflicts and Assumptions?
Lecture Notes
11
Are There Any Fallacies in the Reasoning?
Lecture Notes
12
Practice and Review
Lecture notes
13
Practice and Review
Lecture notes
14
Practice and rewiev
Lecture notes
Resources
Asking the Right Questions, A Guide to Critical Thinking , M. Neil Browne
Stuart M. Keeley ,Bowling Green State University
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.
