GASTRONOMY (TURKISH)
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
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.

Basic information

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.

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) - Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
2) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. -Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.
3) Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. -Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. -Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. -Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
4) Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. -Determine learning needs and direct the learning. -Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
5) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
6) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. - Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. - Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project