SMR6887 SeminarBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, PHD)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SMR6887 Seminar Fall 0 0 0 6

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to develop doctoral students' skills in presenting and discussing academic research effectively. It fosters the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate scholarly work to diverse audiences. Students will gain experience in critical analysis, professional engagement, and constructive feedback.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Demonstrate effective presentation and communication skills tailored for academic research.
Critically evaluate and provide constructive feedback on peer research presentations.
Apply techniques for engaging diverse audiences and addressing their questions professionally.

Course Content

The course includes seminar presentations on diverse research topics, emphasizing techniques for clear and engaging academic communication. Participants will critique peer presentations and explore effective strategies for addressing audience questions. The syllabus also includes guidance on structuring academic talks and handling professional discourse.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Seminar Course: Objectives and Expectations
2) Academic Presentation Techniques: Structure and Content
3) Strategies for Effective Communication in Research Seminars
4) Literature Review and Synthesizing Information
5) Critical Thinking and Question Handling during Seminars
6) Peer Feedback: Giving and Receiving Constructive Comments
7) Rehearsal and Practice of Research Presentations
8) Midterm Evaluation: Preliminary Presentations
9) Engaging Multidisciplinary Audiences
10) Overcoming Challenges in Academic Public Speaking
11) Ethics in Academic Presentations
12) Advanced Techniques for Data Visualization
13) Feedback and Improvement of Final Presentations
14) Final Presentations and Course Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Lecturer's Slides
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Final 1 % 100
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 100
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Final 1 50 50
Total Workload 148

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) To comprehend current and advanced knowledge in the field of educational technology and being able to relate this knowledge information with education.
2) To comprehend relations between Educational Technology and others disciplines and being able to state ideas concerning possible implementations in framework of these relations.
3) To be able to evaluate, improve and design applications, methods generate new ideas which are innovative for educational technology.
4) Being able to manage original research in educational technology using interdisciplinary perspective.
5) Being able to investigate original issues within the frame of scientific research techniques as independently or in cooperation with others. Then being able to present the obtained results as research report.
6) Being able to advocate original views in discussions in the field of educational technologies.
7) Being able to communicate with experts in the field of educational technologies in written, orally and visually.
8) Being able to create new ideas and techniques concerning educational technology using high level mental process such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
9) Being able to make contributions to the society in being an information society and sustaining this by following the emerging scientific, technological, social and cultural developments.
10) To make contribution to solve social, scientific, cultural and ethic problems in issues related to e-learning technologies and promote development of these values.
11) Being able to make contributions to the knowledge in the field by publishing a scientific article in the field of educational technologies at national or international journals.
12) Being able to lead the situations when original and interdisciplinary problems are needed to be solved.