MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, 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
HEA5010 Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Fall 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SİNEM VATANARTIRAN
Course Objectives: The course addresses issues of learning: what is learning in higher education and what challenges does it pose to teaching? How can teaching respond? Students will examine different models and theories of learning, recent research on student conceptions of and approaches to learning, the impact of learning on faculty understanding, and approaches to teaching

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Students will describe students’ learning in higher education based on theories and research of relevance for educational sciences.
II. Students will be able to account for pedagogical arguments based on some of the common teaching formats in higher education.
III. Students will reflect on present predominant perspectives in educational science in the lights of a historical perspective on theory and research in pedagogy.
IV. Students will get to know and discuss balance in academic leadership
V. Students will discuss the use of different evaluation approaches to teaching and learning

Course Content

Adult Learning Theories and Research
Common Teaching Formats in Higher Education
Analyzing Syllabi of Sample Courses
Pedagogy and Academic Leadership
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Balance in Academic Leadership

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Adult Learning Theories and Research
2) Adult Learning Theories and Research
3) Common Teaching Formats in Higher Education
4) Common Teaching Formats in Higher Education
5) Common Teaching Formats in Higher Education
6) Analyzing Syllabi of Sample Courses
7) Analyzing Syllabi of Sample Courses
8) Pedagogy and Academic Leadership
9) Pedagogical and Academic Leadeship
10) Evaluation of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
11) Evaluation of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
12) Balance in Academic Leadership
13) Balance in Academic Leadership
15) Project Presentations
16) Project Presentations

Sources

Course Notes: Fink, L. Dee. (2003). Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses. Jossey-Bass: San Francisco Nilson, Linda B. (2010). Teaching at Its Best: A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors. Jossey-Bass: San Francisco
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 16 % 15
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation 1 % 15
Project 1 % 15
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 15
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 55
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 3 48
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 2 4 8
Study Hours Out of Class 15 5 75
Presentations / Seminar 3 5 15
Project 1 6 6
Homework Assignments 10 3 30
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 5 5
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 8 8
Total Workload 195

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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