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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| EDT5014 | Game-Based Learning | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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 : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAVUZ SAMUR |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | Discuss educational games and game based learning to explain a range of potential learning applications, discuss the implications of different models, theories, topics and tools related to learning through digital games, design and document an educational game storyboard or prototype, identifying target users, objectives, outcomes, and issues. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1.to be able to define a game and educational games. 2.to be able to analyze existing educational games in regards to their efficiency in learning 3.to be able to demonstrate reflective and critical thought about the value of game based learning. 4.to be able to analyze the research studies on game based learning and define new research topics in this respect. 5.to be able to relate game based learning with various learning theories and methods 6.to be able to describe and explain selected issues, people, concepts, and principles involved in the design of educational games 7.to be able to critically examine different educational game design models 8.to be able to design an educational game based on educational game design models 9.to be able to design and document an educational game storyboard or prototype, identifying target users, objectives, outcomes, and issues 10.to be able to analyze the learning potential in a completed game or proposed design to determine whether or not it might be suitable for use in an educational setting. |
| Games, educational games, game based learning and instruction, game design, educational game design (elements), assessment and evaluation in educational games, documenting, prototyping and testing, future of educational games |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Games, educational games, simulations | Analyze games |
| 2) | History of games in education | Examine various educational games |
| 3) | Learning theories and game based learning | Relate game based learning with various learning theories and methods |
| 4) | Game based learning | Prepare and present a lesson plan based on game based learning |
| 5) | Game based learning | Prepare and present a lesson plan based on game based learning |
| 6) | Topics and issues related with the research on game based learning | Find the gaps in the literature of game based learning and/or define research designs to fill these gaps |
| 7) | Game design | Examine and analyze various game design models |
| 8) | Educational game design | Examine and analyze educational game design models, create your own game design model |
| 9) | Elements of educational game design | Examine the elements of educational game design |
| 10) | Elements of educational game design | Examine the elements of educational game design |
| 11) | Assessment and evaluation in educational games | Leveraging assessment and evaluation in educational games |
| 12) | Documenting, prototyping and testing | Documenting, prototyping and testing in the process of educational game design |
| 13) | Future of educational games | Discussion about the educational games in future |
| 14) | Presentations | Present and discuss the educational games |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Prensky, M. (2001). Digital Game-Based Learning. McGraw Hill. URL: http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Game-Based-Learning-Marc-Prensky/dp/0071454004 |
| References: | Schell, J. (2008). The Art of Game Design: A Book Lenses URL: http://www.amazon.com/Art-Game-Design-book-lenses/dp/0123694965 Ito, M. et al., (2009). Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out URL: http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?ttype=2&tid=11889 Salen, K. (2007). The Ecology of Games: Connecting Youth, Games, and Learning. MIT Press. Gee, J.P. (2007). What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy: Revised and Updated Edition. Palgrave Macmillan. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | % 50 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Final | 1 | % 30 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 20 | 100 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 192 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |