Information Package / Course Catalogue
Primary School Curriculum
Course Code: SÖ154
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to explain the concepts, principles, models and theories of curriculum development, and to show how the theories and models will be used in program development, implementation and evaluation and thus to examine the philosophical, historical, psychological and social foundations of primary education programs.

Course Content

Basic concepts related to education programs; elements of primary school curriculum, objectives (behavioral objectives, gains), areas; philosophical, historical, psychological and social foundations of elementary school curricula.  

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Esin ACAR YÜREKLİ
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the concepts and principles of curriculum development
2.To be able to understand curriculum development models and theories
3.To be able to analyze philosophical, psychological and social foundations of retirement
4.To be able to use curriculum development theories and models in program development, implementation and evaluation
5.To have knowledge about Program Design Approaches
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ertürk, S. (1973). Eğitimde Program Geliştirme. Ankara: Yelkentepe Yayınları
2.Dewey, J. (1963). Experience & education. New York: Macmillan. Ornstein, A.C.
3.F.B. Hunkins. (1988). Curriculum: Foundations, Principles and Issues. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs.
4.Tyler, R.W. (1973). Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction. Chicago and London: University of Chicago Press.
5.. Oliva, P. F. (1988). Developing the Curriculum. Second Edition. Boston: Scott, Foresman and Company
6.Demirel, Ö. (2010). Kuramdan Uygulamaya Eğitimde Program Geliştirme. Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts Related to Curriculum Development
Week 2 - Theoretical
Theoretical Foundations of Curriculum Development; Historical Basic, Philosophical Foundation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Theoretical Foundations of Curriculum Development; Psychological, Social
Week 4 - Theoretical
Program Design Approaches
Week 5 - Theoretical
Curriculum Development Models in Education
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Program Development Planning
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparing the Program; Target and Content
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparing the Program Draft; Training and Testing
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Examination of Elementary School Programs (Midterm Exam)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Testing Programs, Evaluation of the Program
Week 11 - Theoretical
Gaining Continuity in the Program
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of primary school curriculum
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of primary school curriculum
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of primary school curriculum
Week 15 - Theoretical
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading140228
Individual Work45228
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
3
4
5
OÇ-2
3
4
5
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026