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LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EDT5010 Adult Education and Information Technology Spring
Fall
3 0 3 12
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. TUFAN ADIGÜZEL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course is concerned with primary emphasis on adult learners and the teaching of technology-based education. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through the process of developing four major venues of TBE: CD-based instruction, Web-based instruction, proprietary software-based instruction, and digital video. Students will have experiences in developing TBE for both degree seeking and continuing education adult learners.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Each student who attends all class sessions and completes required assignments will demonstrate an understanding of:
1) The major, defining characteristics of adult learners;
2) Student diversity and differences;
3) Contemporary learning theory;
4) Special student needs and their impact in the classroom; and
5) The mechanics of effective teaching, including ethical considerations, course planning and preparation, curriculum research and development, direct instruction techniques, preparing lectures, organizing effective discussions, use of instructional technology, classroom management and record keeping, student discipline, safety and legal responsibilities of teachers, motivating and communicating with students, and assessing student learning.
6. Appropriate TBE teaching/learning strategies to diverse audiences.

Course Content

The course will cover the following topics: adult learning process, student diversity, purpose and practice of teaching, ethical issues, teaching effectiveness, preparing to teach a course of study, curriculum research and development, direct instruction (including use of instructional technology), and assessing student learning.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course Introduction and Overview: Purpose of Level I course, Learning Objectives, Assignments, Instructional Schedule, Discussion Boards, Grading, emailing the Professor, Networking with Other Students in Course, Important Links
2) Introduction to Adult Learners: Defining characteristics, Types of Learning Classification Schemes, Scope of Adult and Vocational Education in U.S., Lifelong Learning
3) Adult Learners II: Instructional Challenges Adult Learning Barriers, Principles of adult learning, Facilitating Learning
4) Student Diversity: Understanding and Respecting Cultural Diversity, Multicultural Education and Curricular Change, Special Student Learning Needs/Mainstreaming, Older Learners, Flexible Instructional Practices
5) Learning Across the Lifespan: Learning Across the Lifespan, Contemporary Learning Theory: Information Processing Theory, Memory Models
6) Technological Literacy: Technological Literacy and the Digital Divide Internet Tutorial: Overview, Search Engines, Databases, Research Tools
7) Effective Teaching: Teaching Effectiveness Model, History of Teaching, Research on Teaching Effectiveness, Ethical Issues in Teaching
8) Becoming a Master Teacher Overview: Essential Skills and Competencies, Teaching Students How to Learn and Think
9) Planning for Instruction: Understanding the Culture of Teaching, Curriculum Research and Development, Course Countdown, Developing a Syllabus
10) Direct Instruction: Instructional Model, Seven Steps, Planning, Lecturing and Managing Discussions
11) Instructional Media and Technology: Course Materials Preparation, Instructional Technology
12) Student Learning: Assessing Learning, Testing and Grading, Assessment vs. Evaluation, Promoting Higher Order Thinking Skills
13) Classroom Management and Discipline: Safety, Legal Responsibilities, Recordkeeping, Class Control, Problem Students, Discipline
14) Lifelong Learning: Student Motivation, Promoting Excellence, Self Esteem, and Involvement

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Svinicki, M., & McKeachie, W.J. (2010). McKeachie’s teaching tips; strategies, research, and theory for college and university teachers (13th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth (ISBN-13: 978-0495809296).
References: -

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Presentation 1 % 20
Project 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 1 40 40
Project 1 60 60
Homework Assignments 2 25 50
Total Workload 192

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions
2) To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems
3) To be able to identify business processes and use them to increase the productivity in logistics system.
4) To be fully prepared for a graduate study 2
5) Awareness of the new advancements in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and to be able to use them in logistics management effectively. internet and the electronic world
6) To understand the components of logistics as well as the importance of the coordination among these components.
7) To know the necessary ingredients for improving the productivity in business life
8) To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations 4
9) To act and think both regionally and internationally
10) To understand the demands and particular questions of globalization
11) Aware of the two way interaction between globalization and logistics; as well as to use this interaction for increasing the productivity.
12) To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes 2
13) To acquire leadership qualities but also to know how to be a team member
14) To understand the importance of business ethics and to apply business ethics as a principal guide in both business and academic environment