Information Package / Course Catalogue
Teaching Principles and Methods
Course Code: PFD153
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce basic concepts, theories, strategies, approaches and models related to instruction and learning

Course Content

Basic concepts related to instruction, principles, models, strategies, methods and techniques of learning and instruction, aims and goals in instruction, content editing, instruction materials, instruction planning, evaluation of inclass learning, ethical principles

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Betül ALTAY ÖZTÜRK
Lec. Yakup KAYA
Res. Assist. Muhammed EKEN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to know basic concepts related to education, learning and teaching principles, the importance and benefits of planned study in teaching, planning of teaching (unitized annual plan, daily plan and activity examples)
2.To be able to comprehend learning and teaching strategies, teaching methods and techniques and their relation to practice
3.To be able to understand the duties and responsibilities of teachers and teacher competencies in increasing the quality of instructional materials and teaching materials
4.To be able to design a course plan related to his / her field
5.To be able to teach a subject by using different methods and techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Özden, Y. (2000). Öğrenme ve Öğretme, Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık
2.Selçuk, Z., Kayılı, H., Okut, L. (2003). Çoklu Zeka Uygulamaları, Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım
3.Kagan, S., Kagan, M. (1998). Multiple Intelligences The Complete MI Book, California: Kagan Cooperative Learning
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts, Teaching Principles, Instructional Strategies
Week 2 - Theoretical
Teaching Principles, Neuroscience and Education in Our Life and in the Future
Week 3 - Theoretical
Learning - Teaching Model, Theory and Approaches, Constructivism, Collaborative Learning
Week 4 - Theoretical
Learning - Teaching Model, Theory and Approaches, Mastery Learning , Project-Based Learning
Week 5 - Theoretical
Learning - Teaching Model, Theory and Approaches, Gagne Learning Model, Learning Styles
Week 6 - Theoretical
Learning - Teaching Model, Theory and Approaches, Multiple Intelligence Theory
Week 7 - Theoretical
Teaching Methods - I Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Case Study
Week 8 - Theoretical
Teaching Methods - I Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Case Study (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Teaching Methods-II Demonstration, Problem Solving, Individual Study
Week 10 - Theoretical
Teaching Methods - III Demonstration, Role Playing, Micro Teaching, Meeting
Week 11 - Theoretical
Teaching Methods - IV Thinking with Six Hats, Learning with Teams, Drama, Learning Outside the Classroom
Week 12 - Theoretical
Content Editing in Instruction and Instruction Materials
Week 13 - Theoretical
Instruction Planning
Week 14 - Theoretical
The Role of Teaching Methods and Techniques in Classroom Management and Productivity
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes