EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (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
EAP5106 Strategic Planning in Educational Institutions 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: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ATAKAN ATA
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ENİSA MEDE
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Strategic planning is a tool that shapes and guides the general organizational aims. With the help of effective strategic planning, organizational vision, mission and targets are realized to have advantage in the competitive environment and to become successful. In this course, it is aimed for the participants to be able to develop strategic plans for their organizations by using effective and analytical techniques and models.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. developing strategic plans to help grow and develop their organizations
2. Identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to guide forming the strategies
3. Identifying strategies to position their organizations for a long term competition
4. Turning strategies into actions
5. Identifying control mechanisms to successfully implement the strategic plan

Course Content

Definitions of strategy, tactic, and target
Darwin and 'The Survival of the Fittest'
Strategic planning models
Identifying organizational shareholders (key decision makers, internal and external shareholders)
Shareholder analysis
Environment Analysis (SWOT, PEST)
Mission
Vision
Identifying strategic issues
writing targets and action plan to turn strategies into action
Control mechanism

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction, Planning, and Definition of Strategic Planning
2) Strategic Planning and Strategic Change Cycle Stake/Shareholder Analysis
3) Strategic Planning Process, Mission
4) Strategic Planning Process, Mission
5) Environment Analysis (SWOT analysis)
6) Environment Analysis (SWOT analysis)
7) Identifying strategic issues
8) Identifying strategic issues
9) Turning strategies into manageable targets
10) Turning Strategies into Manageable Targets
11) Identifying a vision for the future
12) Putting strategies and plans into practice successfully
13) Putting strategies and plans into practice successfully
14) Reevaluating strategies and plans
15) Reevaluating strategies and plans
16) Discussions on sample strategic plans

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Bryson, John, M. (2004). Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, 3rd Ed.: A Guide to Strengthening and Sustaining Organizational Achievement. Jossey-Bass: San Francisco

Knight, Jim. (1997). Strategic Planning for School Managers: A Handbook of Approaches to Strategic Planning and Development for Schools and Colleges. Kogan Page: London


References: Öğrenciler tarafından araştırılıp okunan makaleler / articles that would be searched and read by students

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 48 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Project 1 % 45
Midterms 1 % 25
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 3 48
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 4 4 16
Project 1 15 15
Homework Assignments 14 6 84
Midterms 1 6 6
Total Workload 211

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) Students will be able to demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of Educational/Instructional Technology.
2) Students will be able to conduct research in the area of Educational/Instructional Technology.
3) Students will be able to plan and evaluate in the process of teaching information technologies.
4) Students will be able to select and implement appropriate strategies and techniques for teaching information technologies.
5) Students will be able to put their theoretical information into practice in the area of Educational/Instructional Technology.
6) Students will be able to design and develop educational materials, software and games.
7) Students will be able to implement information technologies effectively in and outside of educational environments.
8) Students will be able to measure and evaluate learners' performances in educational environments.
9) Students will be able to self-improve their knowledge continuously in information technologies.
10) Students will be able to act ethically in electronic and non-electronic educational environments, and pass these values to next generations.
11) Students will be able to plan, manage, and evaluate educational projects.
12) Students will be able to find out the technologic necessities of companies, and set up these technologies.