EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (TURKISH, NONTHESIS)
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
EAP5110 Change and Culture 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: • will be able to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of quality, including international and national quality standards and award programs, and history of the global quality movement.
• will be able to provide a basic understanding of "widely-used" quality analysis tools and techniques in educational institutions. Create an awareness of the quality management problem-solving techniques currently in use.
• will be able to develop an understanding of strategic quality planning in educational institutions.
• will be able to learn how quality improvement programs are implemented in educational institutions.
• will be able to develop an understanding of approaches used to continually improve an educational institution’s Quality System.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• Explain the main concepts of TQM, TQM philosophies and global quality movement.
• Describe TQM processes in educational institutions.
• Apply suitable quality analysis tools and techniques in certain contexts with specific objectives
• Implement quality improvement programs in educational institutions.
• Divide strategic quality planing into processes.
• Evaluate quality assurance practices in educational institutions

Course Content

This course will focus on the use of various methods and recent developments of quality control (such as QA/QC, STQM, Six Sigma and DFSS) in detail. Students will be familiarized with quality control techniques, quality assurance issues and quality management methods in educational institutions.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course Introduction
2) -The Concept of Quality -The Quality Movement Related reading
3) -Total Quality Management in Higher Education -Effectiveness and Quality of Schools Related Reading
4) -Models of Quality -The Quality Gurus: Deming, Crosby, Juran, Ishikawa Related Reading
5) -The ISO 9000 Series and Education -How to analyze a case? Related Reading
6) -The Quality Organization -Educational Leadership for Quality Related Reading
7) -Teamwork for Quality -Case study Related Reading
8) Discussion on Case Studies
9) -Strategic Planning for Quality in Educational Institutions Related Reading
10) -Strategic Planning for Quality in Educational Institutions Related Reading
11) -TQM Applications in Educational Institutions # 1: SP at Oregon University -Case study Related Reading
12) -Quality Awards for Higher Education Institutions Malcolm Baldridge, EFQM Related Reading
13) -TQM Applications in Higher Education Institutions # 2: -Benchmarking -Global Benchmarking Organizations Related Reading
14) Revision in discussion form
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Perry, T., Moses, R.P., Cortes, E., Delpit, L., Wynne, J.T. (2010). Quality Education as a Constitutional Right: Creating a Grassroots Movement to Transform Public Schools. USA: Beacon Press.
References: Sallis, E. (2002). Total quality management in education. Kogan Page.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 5 % 40
Project 1 % 10
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
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) 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.
3) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field.
4) To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines.
5) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
6) 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.
7) 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.
8) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning.
9) 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.
10) 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.
11) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies.
12) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field.
13) 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.
14) Being able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field.