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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 |
| EAP5105 | World Educational Systems | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | Turkish |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ Dr. BETÜL TARHAN ALKAN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SABİHA DULAY |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The purpose of the course is to give an overview of educational systems of Turkish and EU countries through a comparative method. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Evaluating Turkish Educational System from different perspectives 2. Explaining different dimensions of European Education 3. Comparing Turkish and European Educational Systems 4. Developing recommendations for Turkish Educational System |
| Week 1. Course description and introduction to Turkish educational system Week 2. Turkish educational system: Purpose, structure and problems Week 3. Turkish educational system: Problems and Statistics Week 4. Analyzing Statistics Week 5. Quiz Week 6. Comparing educational systems: Luxemburg and Finland Week 7. Comparing educational systems: Germany and France Week 8. Comparing educational systems: England and Italy Week 9. Quiz Week 10. Comparing educational systems: USA and Canada Week 11. Comparing educational systems: Japan and South Korea Week 12. Mid Term Week 13. Teacher Training in Turkey and EU Countries Week 14. Educational Finance in Turkey and EU Countries |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Course description and introduction to Turkish educational system | |
| 2) | Turkish educational system: Purpose, structure and problems | |
| 3) | Turkish educational system: Problems and Statistics | |
| 4) | Analyzing Statistics (Countries and OECD) | |
| 5) | Quiz 1 | |
| 6) | Comparing educational systems: Luxemburg and Finland | |
| 7) | Comparing educational systems: Germany and France | |
| 8) | Comparing educational systems: England and Italy | |
| 9) | Quiz 2 | |
| 10) | Comparing educational systems: USA and Canada | |
| 11) | Comparing educational systems: Japan and South Korea | |
| 12) | Mid Term | |
| 13) | Teacher Training in Turkey and EU Countries | |
| 14) | Educational Finance in Turkey and EU Countries |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Balcı, A. (2007). Karşılaştırmalı eğitim sistemleri. Ankara: Pegem A. Erginer, A. (2006). Avrupa Birliği eğitim sistemleri. Ankara: Pegem A. |
| References: | EURYDICE (2009). Education in europe network web site. http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/index_en.php EURYBASE (2009). The database on education systems in Europe. http:// earged.meb.gov.tr/urn/tr/pdf/ilkogretim.pdf EURYDICE (2011). National Education System and Policies http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/eurybase_en.php#turkey EURYDICE (2010). Türk Eğitim Sisteminin Örgütlenmesi 2009/2010. http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/eurybase/eurybase_full_reports/TR_TR.pdf EURYDICE (2010). Avrupa'da Eğitim ve Öğretim Sistemlerinin Yapısı: Türkiye. http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/eurybase/structures/041_TR_TR.pdf MEB (2008). MEB Dış İlişkiler Dairesi Belgeleri . http://digm.meb.gov.tr/Belgeler.html MEB (2008). Milli Eğitim İstatistikleri 2006-2007. http://sgb.meb.gov.tr/istatistik/meb_istatistikleri_orgun_egitim_2006_2007.pdf. MEB (2008). Milli Eğitim İstatistikleri 2007-2008. http://sgb.meb.gov.tr/istatistik/meb_istatistikleri_orgun_egitim_2007_2008.pdf MEB (2009). Milli Eğitim İstatistikleri 2009-2010. http://sgb.meb.gov.tr/istatistik/ meb_istatistikleri_orgun_egitim_2009_2010.pdf OECD (2008). Education at a Glance 2008. www.oecd.org/publishing/corrigenda. YÖK (Yükseköğretim Kurulu) (2007). Öğretmen yetiştirme ve eğitim fakülteleri raporu, Ankara:YÖK. UNESCO (2001). The Turkish Education System and Developments in Education. http://www.ibe.unesco.org/International/ICE/natrap/Turkey.pdf |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Quizzes | 2 | % 15 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
| Project | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 15 |
| Final | 1 | % 20 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| 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 |