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
EDS3102 Morals and Ethics in Education Spring 2 0 2 6
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 Objectives: The aim of this course is to guide learners by analyzing the situations that arise in the framework of moral and ethical rules, as well as by making personal decisions and being a good worker.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course, teacher candidates will be able to;
1. comprehend basic concepts and principles of moral and ethics,
2. analyze the relationships between teaching profession and ethical principles,
3. apply program development principles, models and theories in ethical problems encountered in real life,
4. evaluate ethical violations, ethical dilemmas, problems and solutions,
5. being moral and willing to be ethical.

Course Content

Basic concepts and theories about morality and ethics
Ethical principles, ethical rules, work morality/ethics
Social, cultural, moral, ethical aspects of teaching profession
Education and learning rights, ethical principles in education, instruction, learning and evaluation
Ethical principles in relationships between education stakeholders (employers/administrator, colleagues, parents, professional organizations and the public)
Moral/ethical responsibilities of educational/school administrators, parents and students
Unethical behaviors in professional life
Public administration, education and ethics regulations regarding teachers in Turkey
Unethical behaviors, ethical dilemmas, problems, and solutions in school and education
Morality/ethics education and ethics committees in the school
The school administrator and teacher as a moral/ethical leader

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic concepts and theories about morality and ethics
2) Basic concepts and theories about morality and ethics
3) Ethical principles, ethical rules, work morality/ethics
4) Ethical principles, ethical rules, work morality/ethics
5) Social, cultural aspects of teaching profession
6) Moral, ethical aspects of teaching profession
7) Education and learning rights, ethical principles in education, instruction, learning and evaluation
8) Ethical principles in relationships between education stakeholders (employers/administrator, colleagues, parents, professional organizations and the public)
9) Moral/ethical responsibilities of educational/school administrators, parents and students
10) Unethical behaviors in professional life
11) Public administration, education and ethics regulations regarding teachers in Turkey
12) Unethical behaviors, ethical dilemmas, problems, and solutions in school and education
13) Morality/ethics education and ethics committees in the school
14) The school administrator and teacher as a moral/ethical leader

Sources

Course Notes: Bilen, M. (2009). Sağlıklı insan ilişkileri. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık. Bilen, M. (2014). Plandan uygulamaya öğretim. Ankara: Yargı Yayınevi Ertürk, S. (2013). Eğitimde program geliştirme. Ankara: Edge Akademi. Ertürk, S. (1993). Diktaci tutum ve demokrasi. Kültür Bakanliği. MEB. (2015). Eğitimciler için mesleki etik ilkeler. Erişim Adresi Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Etik komisyonu. (2018). Etik nedir? Erişim Adresi: http://etik.meb.gov.tr/bilgi.html Nietzsche, F. (2003). Ahlakın Soykütüğü Üzerine. çev. Ahmet İnam, İstanbul: Say Yayınları. Nietzsche, F. (2009). İyinin ve kötünün ötesinde, Çev. Ahmet İnam, İstanbul: Say Yayınları. Özçelik, D. A. (2013). Okullarda ölçme ve değerlendirme öğretmen el kitabı. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Özçelik, D. A. (2014). Eğitim programları ve öğretim. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık Senemoğlu, N. (2017). Gelişim öğrenme ve öğretim. (25. baskı). Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık Tepe, H. (2011). Etik ve metametik. Türkiye Felsefe Kurumu.
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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 2 % 40
Presentation 1 % 10
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
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 1 5 5
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 2 15 30
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 20 20
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.