GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
SPECIAL TEACHING METHODS I/FİZ409M
Course Title: SPECIAL TEACHING METHODS I
Credits 3 ECTS 4
Semester 7 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof. Musa SARI, Asistant Prof. Uygar KANLI
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/msari
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  msari@gazi.edu.tr, ukanli@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Learn the teacher training policies in Turkey.
Comprehend the learning methods (Pretentation, Discovery teaching, Inquiry teaching, learning cycle model(5E-7 E,etc.)
Know semantic feature analysis and meaningful learning techniques such as concept networks and concept maps.
Do annual and daily lesson plans.
Know classroom management techniques.
Know and use science process skills.



 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face.
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  This course is related to all the courses in the program.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Changes in the training of science teachers and rationale.
2. Week  Science and Science Teaching
3. Week  Leaning in Science and the major learning theories
4. Week  Leaning in Science and the major learning theories
5. Week  Leaning in Science and the major learning theories
6. Week  Concepts, conceptual systems and concept maps
7. Week  Designing activities for Physical issues
8. Week  Midterm exam
9. Week  Planning
10. Week  Designing activities for Physical issues
11. Week  Classroom management and discipline
12. Week  Classroom management and discipline
13. Week  Scientific process skills
14. Week  Scientific process skills
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Science Teaching and Development of Teaching: Anton E. Lawson
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise,Research
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  -
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
4
56
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Reading
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
2
1
2
 Designing and Applying Materials
1
1
1
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
1
1
1
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
3
2
6
 Final and Studying for Final
3
2
6
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
100
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4
 ECTS: 
4
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Explain the physics concepts, laws and theories by considering relationships between them.X
2Establish relationships between physics, philosophy, mathematics and other branches of science.X
3Design appropriate experiments and use laboratory materials in an effective manner.X
4Use scientific methods when solving physics problems.X
5Know the learning-teaching and the assessment-evaluation approaches.X
6Consider emerging needs of students depending on their individual differences to ensure active participation.X
7Develop appropriate strategies to reduce students’ learning difficulties and misconceptions.X
8Value continuity in personal and professional development and lifelong learning.X
9Develop a positive attitude and value towards his/her profession and environment.X
10Be sensitive towards national and universal significances given in the Basic Law of National Education.X
11Use appropriate technological learning environments and products at learning environment.X
12Use different, valid and reliable information sources in order to achieve scientific knowledge.X
13Analyze the relationships between physics, environment, society and technology.X
14Analyze the working principle of technological tools which are working according to the principles of the laws of physics.X
15Know how to use the different physics and physics education software and simulation programs.X
16Use information and communication skills effectively in the teaching process.X
17Be able to develop materials related to physics or use available materials by selecting the most appropriate ones.X
18Use appropriate teaching-learning and measurement-evaluation approaches at physical education.X
19Use laboratory approaches effectively and safely.X
20Follow secondary school physics curriculum effectively.X