GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION (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
EAP5105 World Educational Systems 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 : 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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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

Evaluation System

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

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) 1 - Knowledge Theoretical - Conceptual 1) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. 2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related.
2) 2 - Skills Cognitive - Practical 1) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. 2) To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines, 3) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
3) Communication and Social Competence 1) To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 2) To be able to critically examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations, to develop them and take action to change them when necessary. 3
4) Learning Competence 1) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning.
5) Field Specific Competence 1) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. 2) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the fields related to the field and to evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 3) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies.
6) Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 1) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. 2) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 3) Being able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field.