EDUCATIONAL DESIGN AND EVALUATION (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EDT5105 Distance Education: Theory, Research and Practice Spring 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ALİ ŞİMŞEK
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. ÖZGÜR ERKUT ŞAHİN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The goal of this course is to help students develop a comprehensive understanding about the theoretical framework, research outlook, and leading practices of distance education around the word.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
01. Define and differentiate concepts related to open and distance learning
02. Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of distance education
03. Summarize the history of distance education in the world and in Turkey
04. Elaborate on the major theories about open and distance learning
05. Describe fundamental elements of distance education systems
06. Explain the uses of various technologies in open and distance learning
07. Describe management and organization models of distance education
08. Identify major roles of learners and instructors in distance education
09. Elaborate on the design principles of open and distance learning
10. Discuss the need for and problems of distance education around the world
11. Evaluate the status of empirical research on open and distance learning
12. Discuss current issues, developments and trends in distance education

Course Content

Giriş ve temel kavramlar
Uzaktan eğitimin güçlü ve zayıf yönleri
Uzaktan eğitimin dünyada ve Türkiye’deki tarihsel gelişimi
Uzaktan eğitimle ilgili kuramlar
Uzaktan eğitim sistemlerinin temel bileşenleri
Uzaktan eğitimde kullanılan teknolojiler
Arasınav
Açık ve uzaktan öğrenmenin tasarımı
Uzaktan eğitimde yönetim ve örgütlenme modelleri
Değişik ülkelerdeki uzaktan eğitim uygulamaları
Uzaktan eğitimde öğrenci ve eğitimci rolleri
Açık erişimli kaynaklar ve kitlesel açık çevrimiçi dersler
Uzaktan eğitimde araştırma ve geliştirme
Açık ve uzaktan öğrenmede güncel tartışma ve eğilimler

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and basic concepts Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
2) Advantages and disadvantages of distance education Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
3) Historical development of distance education Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
4) Theories of distance education Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
5) Modes of distance education Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
6) Technologies for open and distance learning Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
7) Midterm exam Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
8) Distance education in various countries Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
9) Management and organization models of distance education Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
10) Roles of instructors and learners in distance education Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
11) Designing open and distance learning Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
12) Open educational resources in distance education Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
13) Research and development in distance education Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
14) Current trends in distance education Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center. Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth. Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge. Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center.
Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth.
Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge.
Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
References: Burns, M. (2023). Distance education for teacher training: Modes, models, and methods (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Education Development Center.
Gunawardena, C. V. & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (2nd ed. pp.113-142). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Karataş, S. ve Kılıç-Çakmak, E. (Ed.). (2020). Açık ve uzaktan öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (2011). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). Belmond, CA: Wadsworth.
Moore, M. G. & Diehl, W.C. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of distance education (4th ed.). Abingdon: Routledge.
Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 42 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 25
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 42 588
Homework Assignments 2 50 100
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 694

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) Can develop effective teaching processes by using design principles in learning and teaching
2) Can create innovative educational environments by analyzing theories and models related to learning systems design.
3) Can develop valid and reliable measurement tools by grounding assessment and evaluation processes in education on scientific principles.
4) Can generate evidence-based solutions by conducting design and action research to support educational change.
5) Can evaluate new approaches and integrate them into practice by following current educational design research.
6) Can analyze assessment and evaluation methods in education to select and apply appropriate models.
7) Can analyze computer-based exam systems to develop technology-based assessment processes.
8) Can conduct comprehensive analyses by using multivariate research methods in educational evaluations.
9) Can develop and implement appropriate measurement tools to assess cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills.
10) Can gain a critical perspective on national and international educational measurement and evaluation by examining current developments.
11) Can manage instructional design and learning design processes to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
12) Can improve assessment and evaluation processes by utilizing data analytics and research techniques in education.
13) Can develop unique solutions for educational policies and learning systems by employing interdisciplinary approaches.
14) Can develop inclusive assessment and evaluation applications by adhering to ethical and fair evaluation principles in education.
15) Can conduct an original thesis study in the field of educational design and evaluation by using scientific research methods.
16) Can contribute to the field of education by sharing research findings on academic and professional platforms.