Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
TURKISH EDUCATION SYSTEM AND CURRICULUM EDUE1007 4. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction English
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Elective
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
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Goals This course intends to familiarize the students with the main issues and developments in the Turkish educational system and curriculum through a survey of system analysis and structure of curriculum development in Turkey.
Course Content Introduction to Turkish educational system Goals and basic principles of Turkish education Characteristics of Turkish education system Legal basis and regulative processes in curriculum development Curriculum implementations in schools Curriculum implementations in schools with examples Relationship between education system, curriculum development and implementation processes Major issues of curriculum within the school system Society and curriculum relationship Comparative curriculum discussions Future perspectives on the curriculum issues
Learning Outcomes 1) Master the historical development, goals and basic principles of Turkish education
2) Master the characteristics of Turkish education system
3) Master the legal basis and regulative processes in curriculum development
4) Develop understanding and interest in the basic issues related to the Turkish education system and curriculum

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to Turkish education system Lecture

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Introduction to Turkish education system Lecture; Question Answer

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Goals and Basic Principles of TES Lecture; Question Answer

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Characteristics of TES Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Curricula: legal bases and processes Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Curriculum practice in schools Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
7. Week Relationship between the education system, curriculum development and implementation Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Relationship between the education system, curriculum development and implementation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week basic issues of curriculum in the school system Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study

 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week society and curriculum Discussion; Case Study

 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week comparative curriculum issues Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week curriculum and future perspectives Discussion; Case Study

 Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week curriculum analysis Question Answer; Discussion

 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week curriculum analysis Question Answer; Discussion

 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Akyüz, Y. (2008). Türk Egitim Tarihi. PegemA Yayıncılık: Ankara
Güvenç, B. (1998). History of Turkish Education. Turkish Education Association: Ankara.
Mızıkacı, F. (2006). Higher Education in Turkey. UNESCO-CEPES publication: Bucharest MEB (MoNE) website (English)

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 1
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 5 2
Quiz 1 1
Time to prepare for Quiz 1 5
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 10
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 20
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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