Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
SCIENCE INSTRUCTION ÖEZ314 6. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
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Goals The aim of this course is to provide special education teacher candidates with basic knowledge and skills about teaching science to individuals with special education needs.
Course Content Basic concepts in science; examining themes in science; sorting the topics; determining the necessary concepts for gaining the subjects and developing criteria-dependent measurement tools based on these concepts; science teaching approaches and teaching methods, preparing lesson plans according to students' levels; teaching practices; adapting science teaching to students with special educational needs
Learning Outcomes 1) Explain the relationship between science, science and technology concepts.
2) Evaluates the science curriculum in general education and special education.
3) Analyzes the curricula and analyzes the unit and subject.
4) Prepares rough and detailed assessment tool to evaluate student performance.
5) Explains the teaching approaches and methods used in science teaching.
6) Uses science teaching methods and techniques effectively.
7) Plans a science lesson in accordance with the developmental characteristics and needs of the students.
8) Uses concept teaching techniques effectively.
9) Teaches science by individualizing the teaching according to the student.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Basic concepts Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Problem Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week General and special education science teaching programs Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Unit analysis Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Station
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Assessment of Student Performance and Preparation of CBT Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Station
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Approaches to teaching science: Textbook-based approach, Constructivist approach, Inquiry-based approach Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Workshop
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Science teaching approaches: Activity-based approach, STEM , Out-of-class learning environments Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Workshop
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Midterm exam
Workshop
 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Science teaching methods: Problem-based learning, Project-based learning, Cooperative learning, field trips Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Workshop
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Science teaching methods: Multiple intelligences, 5E and 7E learning models Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Workshop
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week IEP Preparation and material development Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Workshop
Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Concept teaching techniques and schematic organizers Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Concept teaching techniques and schematic organizers Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Teaching plans and student presentations Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
14. Week Teaching plans and student presentations Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Bahar, M. (2006). Fen ve Teknoloji Öğretimi, Pegem yayıncılık.
Bingham, J. (1997). Bilimsel Deneyler (Çev. Feryal Halatçı). Ankara: Tübitak yayınları
Çepni, S. (2005). Kuramdan uygulamaya fen ve teknoloji öğretimi. Pegem yayıncılık.
Dere, H., & Ömeroğlu, E. (2001). Fen doğa matematik çalışmaları. Anı yayıncılık.
Edom, H., Butterfield, M., Unwin, M. (1998). Deneylerle bilim (Çev. Feryal Halatçı). Ankara: Tübitak yayınları
lgili makale ve tezler
Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı. (2018). Fen bilimleri öğretim programı.
Sönmez Kartal, M., & Toper, Ö. (Eds.). (2017). Özel eğitimde fen bilgisi ve sosyal bilgiler öğretimi. Pegem Akademi.
Şimşek, N., & Çınar, Y. (2013). Fen ve Teknoloji Laboratuvarı ve Uygulamaları. Nobel yayınları.
Tahta, F. (2010). Erken çocuklukta fen eğitimi ve eğlenceli deneyler. Eğiten Kitap.
Topsakal, S. (2006). Fen Öğretimi (2.baskı). Nobel yayın dağıtım.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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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 2
Homework 1 6
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 6
Final Exam 1 6
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 1
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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