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
ELT5021 Inservice Teacher Education 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: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. DERİN ATAY
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to provide students with information about teachers’ professional development in general and the inset practices commonly used in the field.

The general objectives of the course are to make students:
-familiar with different types of PD and INSET practices
-learning theories underlying PD and INSET practices
-analyze the pros and cons of PD and INSET practices
-come up with suggestions to design INSET for teachers in their own context

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
•demonstrate comprehension of the basic concepts related to teacher professional development and learning theories.
•evaluate INSET activities and programs.

Course Content

The nature of teacher education, Teacher professional development, Workshops, Self monitoring, Teacher support groups, Teaching journals, Peer observation, Teaching portfolios, Analyzing critical incidents, Case analysis, Peer coaching, Team teaching, Action research, Research discussions

Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course
-Project
-Technology-Enhanced Learning
-Collaborative Learning
-Lecture
-Reading
-Discussion
-Individual Study

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction of the Syllabus
2) The nature of teacher education
3) Teacher professional development
4) Workshops, Self monitoring
5) Teacher support groups
6) Teaching journals
7) Peer observation, Teaching portfolios
8) Analyzing critical incidents, Case analysis
9) Peer coaching
10) Team teaching
11) Action research
12) Research discussions
13) Research discussions
14) Reflections

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Admiraal, W., Schenke, W., De Jong, L., Emmelot, Y., & Sligte, H. (2021). Schools as professional learning communities: what can schools do to support professional development of their teachers?. Professional development in education, 47(4), 684-698.

Ainscow, M., Calderón-Almendros, I., Duk, C., & Viola, M. (2024). Using professional development to promote inclusive education in Latin America: possibilities and challenges. Professional Development in Education , 1-18.

Lu, Y. H. (2022). A case study of EMI teachers’ professional development: The impact of interdisciplinary teacher collaboration. RELC Journal, 53(3), 642-656.

Moutiaga, S., & Papavassiliou-Alexiou, I. (2022). Promoting professional development of secondary school teachers in Greece: in-school training in managing student behaviour. Teacher Development, 26(4), 492-513. https://doi.org/10.1080/13664530.2022.2104918

Nawab, A., & Bissaker, K. (2021). Contextual factors influencing the effectiveness of professional development for teachers in rural Pakistan. Teacher development, 25(5), 706-727.

Neubauer, D., & Wesely, P. (2023). K-12 world language teachers’ use of conferences as professional development. Teaching and Teacher Education, 124, 104042.

Tualaulelei, E., & Halse, C. (2024). A scoping study of in-service teacher professional development for inter/multicultural education and teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students. Professional Development in Education, 50 (5), 847-861.

Wang, C., & Jacobs, J. (2024). Speak up or stay silent: how does teachers’ verbal participation in a professional development programme relate to instructional outcomes?. Professional Development in Education , 1-18.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 25
Presentation 1 % 20
Paper Submission 1 % 35
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 1 50 50
Homework Assignments 1 50 50
Paper Submission 1 50 50
Total Workload 192

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
2) Students will be able to conduct research in the area of Educational/Instructional Technology. 2
3) Students will be able to plan and evaluate in the process of teaching information technologies. 2
4) Students will be able to select and implement appropriate strategies and techniques for teaching information technologies. 3
5) Students will be able to put their theoretical information into practice in the area of Educational/Instructional Technology. 2
6) Students will be able to design and develop educational materials, software and games. 4
7) Students will be able to implement information technologies effectively in and outside of educational environments. 5
8) Students will be able to measure and evaluate learners' performances in educational environments. 1
9) Students will be able to self-improve their knowledge continuously in information technologies. 3
10) Students will be able to act ethically in electronic and non-electronic educational environments, and pass these values to next generations. 1
11) Students will be able to plan, manage, and evaluate educational projects. 2
12) Students will be able to find out the technologic necessities of companies, and set up these technologies. 2