MEDICINE
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	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)	Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2)	In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3)	In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4)	Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5)	By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6)	Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7)	Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8)	Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9)	In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10)	Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11)	Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12)	Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13)	Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14)	Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15)	Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16)	Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17)	The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18)	Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19)	Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20)	Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21)	Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22)	In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23)	Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24)	Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25)	In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26)	Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27)	Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28)	Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29)	Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30)	Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31)	Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32)	Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process