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PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EDS1001 Introduction to Educational Sciences Fall 2 2 3 6

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Instructor NEŞE UYANIK
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA POLAT
Recommended Optional Program Components: -
Course Objectives: To develop a general understanding regarding the field of education. and introduce the students with the basics of educational sociology, philosophy, pioneers and history.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• Explain the basics terms of education.
* Know the characteristics of effective teachers
• Compare and contrast the main philosophies related to the field of education.
• Understand the importance of philosophy in developing instructional systems and curriculum
• Comprehend the sociological foundations of education.
• Understand the importance of sociology in educational settings and crowds.
• Explain the historical framework and historical development of the field of education, in national and universal context.
• Conceive the important pioneers in the field of education.
• Relate historical facts and development to current educational events, processes, activities.

Course Content

Basic concepts and terminology of education, characteristics of effective teachers, sociology of education, pioneers in education, philosophies of education, history of world education, history of Turkish education.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction. Understanding Teaching Profession. Course slides
2) Characteristics of Effective Teachers Course notes
3) Sociology of education Ballentine, J.H. (1989). Ch1: “Sociology of education”. The Sociology of Education: A Systematic Analysis. London: Prentice-Hall.)
4) Sociology of education Orstein, A.C., Levine, D.U., Guek, G., Vocke, D.E.. Foundations of Education. 12th Edition Ch.10
5) Sociology of Education (cont) Ornstein & Levine, 12th ed / Ch.10-11
6) Sociology of Education (cont) Ornstein & Levine, 12th Ed / Ch11
7) History of Education / World Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch.3
8) History of Education / World (cont) Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch.3
9) Philosophical foundations of education Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch12
10) Philosophical foundations of education (cont) Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch12
11) Pioneers in Education Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch 4
12) Pioneers in education (cont) Ornstein & Levine, 5th Ed / Ch 4
13) History of Education / Turkey * Hamiloğlu,K. (2001). “The history of education in Turkey” (pp.70-107). The teacher training policies in Turkey in a changing socio-political context from 1946 to the present day. (Unpublished PhD dissertation, Boğaziçi University, İstanbul) * Course slides
14) History of Education / Turkey (cont.) * Hamiloğlu,K. (2001). “The history of education in Turkey” (pp.70-107). The teacher training policies in Turkey in a changing socio-political context from 1946 to the present day. (Unpublished PhD dissertation, Boğaziçi University, İstanbul) * Course slides
15) Final exams -
16) Final exams -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Orstein, A.C., Levine, D.U., Guek, G., Vocke, D.E.. Foundations of Education. 5 th & 12th Editions.
References: • Ballentine, J.H. (1989). Ch1: “Sociology of education” (pp.40-54). The Sociology of Education:A Systematic Analysis. London: Prentice-Hall.)
• Hamiloğlu,K. (2001). “The history of education in Turkey” (pp.70-107). The teacher training policies in Turkey in a changing socio-political context from 1946 to the present day. (Unpublished PhD dissertation, Boğaziçi University, İstanbul)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Homework Assignments 1 40 40
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 160

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution