| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Education | ||||
| Course Code | GC 203 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Cultural Skills II | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Kültürel Beceriler-2 | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 102 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
GC 102 - Cultural Skills I | GC 201 - Cultural Skills I |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Cultural Skills I | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn an aspect or element of Turkish culture in depth, in theory and practice in order to perform or produce that dimension of Turkish culture. | ||||
| Course Description | This course is designed to help teacher candidates learn some selected aspects of Turkish culture in depth, both in theory and practice. Schools with teachers possessing cultural knowledge and skills create a learning community in which teachers, parents and students collaborate better for student learning and achievement. In this course, students understand the meaning and significance of the concept of culture and can explain its impact on humans by giving real life examples. Throughout the semester, every student shares by displaying the cultural knowledge and skills that she/he learns. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders öğretmen adaylarının Türk Kültürüne ait bazı belirli becerileri teorik ve pratik açıdan derinlemesine öğrenmesine yardımcı olmak üzere tasarlanmıştır. Kültürel bilgi ve beceriye sahip olan öğretmenlerin bulunduğu okullar, öğretmenlerin, velilerin ve öğrencilerin katkılarıyla öğrencilerin öğrenme ve başarılarının daha iyi olduğu topluluklar oluşturur. Bu derste, öğrenciler kültür kavramının anlamını ve önemini daha iyi kavrar ve insanlar üzerindeki etkisini gerçek hayattan örnekler ile verebilir. Dönem boyunca, her öğrenci öğrendiği kültürel bilgi ve beceriyi sergileyerek paylaşır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the meaning and significance of the concept of culture 2) identify and describe the impact of culture on humans by giving real life examples 3) understand the impact of culture on schooling, and on the behaviors of teachers and students 4) perform or produce an aspect of Turkish culture. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | MUSTAFA ÖZCAN , June 2018 |
| Course Coordinator | ECE SARIGÜL |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. ECE SARIGÜL |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
| 2) | Course content and requirements |
| 3) | Discussion for student topic selection |
| 4) | Discussion for student topic selection (cont.) |
| 5) | Cultural Differences |
| 6) | Student display and presentations |
| 7) | Impact of culture on school life |
| 8) | Impact of culture on school life |
| 9) | Student display and presentations |
| 10) | Student display and presentations |
| 11) | Student display and presentations |
| 12) | Student display and presentations |
| 13) | Student display and presentations |
| 14) | Student display and presentations |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | There is no required textbook but a set of readings for this course which will be provided on the blackboard weekly. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped Classroom model will be used while teaching this course. Students will gain first exposure to new course material outside of class, usually via reading or watching lecture videos/audios, and then class time will be used Teaching methods and strategies are selected to create a democratic learning community in which students learn from one another, from inquiry, research and practice. Every member of the class is expected to freely share her/his knowledge, ideas and questions with the group without any concern. Throughout the course, experiential, constructivist, research-based and reflective teaching strategies are used. In all kind of teaching and learning activities, student participation, active learning and learning by doing are essential. Every student will choose a topic, an aspect of Turkish culture that she/he likes to work on it, enjoys doing it, want to be an expert on it in knowledge and practice. These topics or cultural components can be but not limited to folkloric local or national dances, playing musical instruments and singing Turkish songs, cooking traditional Turkish foods, preparing traditional costumes, preparing a play for performing in theatre, playing Hacivat and Karagöz and the like. | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
ozcanm@mef.edu.tr +90 212 395 36 00 Office Hours: After the lecture hours |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 70 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 8 | 32 | ||||
| Total Workload | 102 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.1 | ||||||
| ECTS | 4 | ||||||