COMPUTER EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
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
EDS3005	Special Instructional Methods I	Fall	2	2	3	4

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):	Instructor BARIŞ ERDOĞAN Prof. Dr. DERİN ATAY Instructor RUKİYE ÖZLEM ÖZTÜRK Prof. Dr. ŞİRİN KARADENİZ ORAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide students with an insight related to the instructional methods that can be used in classrooms with diverse students and to prepare them to be effective leaders of their classrooms so that student learning is maximized.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• will be able to examine and become familiar with a variety of models, especially as these relate to curricular planning and instructional design.
• will be able to recognize the components that create effective teaching models.
• will be able to critically analyze models and methods of teaching.
• will be able to identify models and categorize them into the appropriate categories.

Course Content

Effective teaching, student needs, indirect instruction, direct instruction, self directed learning, questioning techniques, case analysis, classroom observation, special instructional methods

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	-The Effective Teacher	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research-based Practice. Upper Saddle River: Pearson. Chapter 1
3)	Understanding Your Students Video & Case Write up – Portfolio-I	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research. Chapter 2
4)	-Goals and Objectives Unit and Lesson Planning	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research. Chapter 3
5)	-Goals and Objectives Unit and Lesson Planning Video & Olay İncelemesi – Portfolio-II	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research. Chapter 3
6)	-Unit and Lesson Planning Video & Case Write up – Portfolio-III	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research. Chapter 4
7)	Classroom observations	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research. Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4
8)	-Teaching Strategies for Direct Instruction	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research. Chapter 5
9)	Video & Case Write up – Portfolio-IV -Teaching Strategies for Indirect Instruction	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research. Chapter 6
10)	-Teaching Strategies for Indirect Instruction Video & Case Write up – Portfolio-V	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research. Chapter 6
11)	-Questioning Strategies Video & Case Write up – Portfolio-VI	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research. Chapter 7
12)	- Self Directed Learning	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research. Chapter 8
13)	-Self Directed Learning Video & Case Write up – Portfolio-VII	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research. Chapter 8
14)	Overview of the course	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research.
15)	Final week
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Borich, G.D. (2007). Effective Teaching Methods: Research-based Practice. Upper Saddle River: Pearson.
References:	Altun, E. (2008). Bilgisayar ve Öğretim Teknolojileri Eğitimi Bölümleri İçin Özel Öğretim Yöntemleri I-II. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık, Ankara. Alkan, C. & Kurt, M., (2007). Özel Öğretim Yöntemleri. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Project	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	4	56
Study Hours Out of Class	7	3	21
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Project	1	10	10
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	14	14
Total Workload			112

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 define concepts related to the latest knowledge, tools and other scientific resources for the teaching profession, educational technology and information technologies in terms of national and international standards.
2)	To explain the main elements of teaching strategies, methods and techniques, material design and assessment and evaluation processes that affect the development of educational technology integration.	5
3)	To develop competencies related to software languages, operating systems, computer networks and computer hardware.
3)	To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology.
4)	To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology.	4
5)	To plan, implement and evaluate classroom activities that utilize cutting-edge technologies to foster creativity, problem solving and critical thinking using scientific methods.	4
6)	To build strong theoretical and applied models to develop solutions to problems that focus on systems and human development within a learning organization.
7)	To review, evaluate and recommend strategies for technology integration based on the interests, needs, individual differences and developmental characteristics of students in primary and secondary education.	3
8)	To work individually and collaboratively in a team to carry out activities related to educational technology, information technology and the teaching profession in an interdisciplinary approach.	4
9)	To effectively use and evaluate educational technologies and appropriately designed instructional models as a means of achieving and meeting learning objectives and requirements.	4
10)	To utilize effective metacognitive techniques to make the classroom a community of learners engaged in lifelong learning activities.	5
11)	To prepare trainings and projects related to educational technology for the community and to provide counseling to individuals in enhancing learning through the appropriate use of technology.
12)	To implement cost and time sensitive strategies to support individuals and organizations to carry out their work more effectively.
13)	To equip teachers to be pioneers and models in the application of technology for educational purposes using ethical and legal standards and to keep pace with changing technology.
14)	To investigate efficient design solutions and existing standards used today for educational technologies, curricula, innovations and outcomes related to work, school, education sector and virtual world.
15)	To gain fluency in interpersonal communication, teaching frameworks and the use of different technologies in relation to national norms and laws.