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
EDS1103 Educational Sociology Fall
Spring
2 0 2 3
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: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor NEŞE UYANIK
Course Objectives: To explain main differences between positive and social siences,to develop an insight about social sciences methodology, to gain knowledge about how sociology emerged and developed, to state the relationship between education and socology, to become aware of the contribution of sociology in the field of education, understanding and solving education problems, to acquire general aim and philosophy of sociology, to learn basic principles and concepts in sociology, to show the corelation and connection between education and sociology.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- explains the main concepts related to the sociology of education,
- discuss the implications of the social effects of education,
- defines the education as a social institution,
- interpretes the relations between education and social classes and/or social mobility,
- explains the concept of equality of opportunity in education,
- gives examples to the educational issues of the developed and developing countries,
- interpretes the effects of education upon the society.

Course Content

Basic concepts of sociology: Society, social structure, social phenomenon, social event, etc .; pioneers of sociology (Ibn Khaldun, A. Comte, K. Marx, E. Durkheim, M. Weber et al.) and educational views; education in terms of basic sociological theories (functionalism, structuralism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, critical theory, phenomenology and ethnometodology); social processes (socialization, social stratification, social mobility, social change, etc.) and education; social institutions (family, religion, economy, politics) and education; The development of sociology and the sociology of education in Turkey (Ziya Gokalp, Ismail Hakki Baltacıoğlu, Nurettin Artillery, Mumtaz Turhan et al.); culture and education; school as a social, cultural, moral system and community.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition of sociology, its emergence and development
2) Main concepts of sociology
3) Educational sociology, its emergence and develoment
4) Education and society, social phase of education
5) School as a social institution
6) Population and education
7) Teaching as a subject
8) Midterm
9) Social politics and education
10) Ecology and education
11) Development and education
12) Development and education(Cont)
13) Education and economy
14) Education and social values

Sources

Course Notes: Akyüz, H. Eğitim Sosyolojisinin Temel Kavram ve Alanları Üzerine Bir Araştırma. Ankara: MEB Yayınları,1992. Dewey, J. Okul ve Toplum. Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık,2008. -Doğan, İ. Eğitim Sosyolojisi. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2011. Doğan, İ. Sosyoloji: Kavramlar ve Sorunlar. Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık,2002. -Gallino, L. Küreselleşme ve Eşitsizlik. Ankara: Dost Kitabevi Yayınları, 2007. Güneş, M. ve Güneş, H. Türkiye'de Eğitim Politikaları ve Sivil Toplum. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık,2003. -Kongar, E. Demokrasi ve Kültür. Ankara: Remzi Kitabevi,1983.
References: Tezcan, M. (1997). Eğitim Sosyolojisi. Ankara Kaya, M. (1985). Eğitim Sosyolojisi. Ankara: Ankara Üniversitesi Eğitim Bilimleri Fakültesi yayınları. Akyüz, H. (1991). Eğitim Sosyolojisinin Temel Kavramları Üzerine Bir Araştırma. İstanbul: Milli eğitim Bakanlığı Yayınları. Çelikkaya, H. (2013). Fonksiyonel eğitim sosyolojisiç Ankara: Nobel yayınları. Erkal, M. B. Baloğlu – F. Baloğlu (2004). Ansiklopedik Sosyoloji Sözlüğü. İstanbul: Der Yayınları.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 25
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 15 15
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 15 15
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 25 25
Total Workload 83

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.
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.
5) To plan, implement and evaluate classroom activities that utilize cutting-edge technologies to foster creativity, problem solving and critical thinking using scientific methods.
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.
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.
9) To effectively use and evaluate educational technologies and appropriately designed instructional models as a means of achieving and meeting learning objectives and requirements.
10) To utilize effective metacognitive techniques to make the classroom a community of learners engaged in lifelong learning activities.
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.