| EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (TURKISH, THESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| EAP5109 | Ethics in Education and Instruction | 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: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ATAKAN ATA |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The course’s emphasis on ethics and the general concepts and sources of the law and regulations is based on the premise that all educational administrators and academics must have an understanding of ethics and also be very sensitive to and knowledgeable of the law of educational institutions. Within the course, students are expected to ethic and legal duties and equip them with the necessary skills to implement ethic principles at schools. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; a. will be able to understand basic aspects and general concepts of ethics and the law of educational institutions and their impact on the formulation of policy and decision making b. will be able to know the sources of the laws and regulations of educational institutions, and be able to conduct elementary legal research c. will be able to identify potential problems that may or may not lead to mediation or litigation |
| An overview of ethics and the law as it affects the administrator and teacher in educational institutions. The accent is on learning about ethics and the general concepts and sources of higher education law and regulations. Additionally, each student will select an individual problem area (case) for more detailed study. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Welcome, Review of course requirements | |
| 2) | Discussion of ethics in education | Related Reading |
| 3) | Ethical Issues in Education | Related Reading |
| 4) | Hiring Issues | Related Reading |
| 5) | Hiring Issues Case study | Related Reading |
| 6) | Compensation and Employment Issues | Related Reading |
| 7) | Promotion and tenure Issues | Related Reading |
| 8) | Terminations, nonrenewals, and reductions in force | Related Reading |
| 9) | Academic freedom | Related Reading |
| 10) | Academic freedom Case study | |
| 11) | Student disputes on academic matters | Related Reading |
| 12) | Student disputes on academic matters | Related Reading |
| 13) | Transcript and degree issues | Related Reading |
| 14) | Review | |
| 15) | Final | |
| 16) | Final |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Goonen, N. M. & Blechman, R. S. (1999). Higher Education Administration: A Guide to Legal, Ethical, and Practical Issues. USA: The GreenwoodEducators’Reference Collection. Kaplin, W. A. & Lee, B. A. (2006). The Law of Higher Education. CA: Jossey-Bass |
| References: | Bowers, C. A. (1998). The Paradox of Technology: What's Gained and Lost? Thought and Action, XIV(1), 49-57. Fino, J. J.Campus Software Regulations Can Threaten Academic Freedom. Retrieved December 1, 2003, from http://www.aaup.org/ publications/Footnotes/FN01/fn01jf.htm Harrison, D. L. (2002, May 28). Higher Education Issues After The USA Patriot Act. Retrieved November 20, 2003, from http:// www.nacua.org/documents/PatriotAct_Outline.pdf Simmons, J. (2000). The Future of Academic Freedom: Educational Technology and Academic Freedom. Retrieved November 13, 2003, from http://www.ed.psu.edu/acsde/deos/deosnews/ deosnews10_3.asp A survey of traditional and distance learning higher education members. (2000). National Education Association. Twigg, C. A. (2000). Who Owns Online Courses and Course Materials? Intellectual Property Policies for a New Learning Environment. Retrieved December 1, 2003, from http://www.center.rpi.edu/ PewSym/Mono2.html |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 30 |
| Homework Assignments | 7 | % 15 |
| Project | 1 | % 25 |
| Final | 1 | % 30 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 45 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 55 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 5 | 65 |
| Project | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Homework Assignments | 7 | 7 | 49 |
| Final | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 201 | ||
| 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. |