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
EDS1210 Critical and Analytical Thinking 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 : Prof. Dr. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Course Objectives: This course provides an introduction to critical thinking. It offers a variety of perspectives on thinking, critical thinking and teaching of critical thinking. It focuses the most popular critical thinking program of Edward De Bono, CORT Thinking.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
a) Information about the thinking and critical thinking skills
b) Opportunities to observe critical thinking programs used around the world
c) Being able to prepare activities using critical thinking

Course Content

Descriptions of thinking and critical thinking, Differences between thinking and critical thinking, Consequences & Sequels Aims, Goals and Objectives Planning, First Important Priorities, Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices Decisions OPV, Socrative Questioning and Socrative Seminars, CoRT 2 Introduction Introduction of Recognize, Analyze Compare and Selection Their application and producing activities with these techniques, Find other ways, Start Organize, Focus, Consolidate, Conclude, EBS: Examine Both Sides, ADI: Agreement, Disagreement, Irrelevance, Random Input Concept Challenge Dominant Idea Define the Problem

Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course
-Case Study
-Technology Assisted Learning
-Reading
-Simulation
-Individual Work
-Cooperative Learning

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction of the course and requirements
2) Descriptions of thinking and critical thinking Differences between thinking and critical thinking CoRT 1 Introduction Introduction of PMI, CAF and its rules
3) Consequences & Sequels Aims, Goals and Objectives Planning, First Important Priorities Their application and producing activities with these techniques
4) Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices Decisions OPV Their application and producing activities with these techniques
5) Socrative Questioning and Socrative Seminars
6) CoRT 2 Introduction Introduction of Recognize, Analyze Compare and Selection Their application and producing activities with these techniques
7) Consolidate, Conclude Their application and producing activities with these techniques
8) Find other ways, Start Organize, Focus Their application and producing activities with these techniques
9) EBS: Examine Both Sides Evidence: Type Evidence: Value Evidence: Structure Their application and producing activities with these techniques
10) EBS: Examine Both Sides Evidence: Type Evidence: Value Evidence: Structure Their application and producing activities with these techniques
11) Being Wrong 2 Outcome Yes, No, Po Stepping Stone Their application and producing activities with these techniques
12) Random Input Concept Challenge Dominant Idea Define the Problem Their application and producing activities with these techniques
13) Remove Faults Combination Requirements Evaluation Their application and producing activities with these techniques
14) General Revision

Sources

Course Notes:
References: Byrnes, J. P., & Dunbar, K. N. (2014). The nature and development of critical-analytic thinking. Educational Psychology Review, 26, 477-493.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation 1 % 50
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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 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 14 4 56
Presentations / Seminar 1 30 30
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 25 25
Total Workload 139

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.
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.