Information Package / Course Catalogue
Science Teaching I
Course Code: FBÖ351
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

To acquire knowledge and skills about how to use teaching strategies, methods and techniques for teacher candidates

Course Content

The aims of science teaching, scientific literacy; learning theories commonly used in science teaching; common misconceptions in science; teaching strategies, methods, techniques, materials and applications (expository teaching strategy, discovery learning strategy, collaborative learning, demonstration); laboratory techniques, laboratory safety, use of simple materials in science teaching, concept teaching and the use of graphical tools (concept map, v-diagram, informatics-charts), teaching techniques with analogies, the use of scientific models in science teaching; preparation and implementation of lesson plans based on the use of teaching methods and techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dilek KARIŞAN KORUCU
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains basic instructional concepts.
2.Explains the general purpose of the science curriculum.
3.Examines the science curriculum.
4.Knows the learning theories commonly used in science teaching.
5.Knows the common misconceptions in science.
6.Explains the teaching strategy, methods and techniques commonly used in science education.
7.Know laboratory safety and techniques.
8.Uses tools and materials for the field of science education
9.Know concept teaching.
10.Uses graphical tools.
11.Use scientific models in science teaching.
12.Prepares a lesson plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Çepni, S., Ayvacı, H. Ş., Akdeniz, A. R., Ayas, A. P., Özmen, H. & Yiğit, N. (2004). Fen ve Teknoloji Öğretimi. (3. Baskı): Cantekin Matbaası, Trabzon
2.Açıkgöz, K. (2002). Aktif Öğrenme (Birinci Baskı). İzmir: Eğitim Dünyası Yayınları.
3.Ayas, A., Çepni, S., Akdeniz, A.R. ve Yiğit, N., Özmen, H. ,ve Ayvacı, H.Ş. (2005). Kuramdan Uygulamaya Fen ve Teknoloji Öğretimi (4. Baskı). Ankara: Pegema Yayıncılık.
4.Çepni, S., Bayrakçeken, S., Yılmaz, A., Yücel, C., Semerci, Ç., Köse, E., Sezgin, F., Demircioğlu, G. & Gündoğdu, G. (2007). Ölçme ve Değerlendirme (1. Baskı). Pegem A Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Aims of science teaching,
Week 2 - Theoretical
scientific literacy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Common learning theories in science teaching
Week 4 - Theoretical
Common misconceptions in science
Week 5 - Theoretical
Instructional strategies, methods, techniques, materials and applications (Expository Teaching); preparation and implementation of a course plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques
Week 6 - Theoretical
Instructional strategies, methods, techniques, materials and applications (Discovery Teaching); preparation and implementation of a course plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Instructional strategies, methods, techniques, materials and applications (Cooperative learning); preparation and implementation of a course plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques.
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Use of scientific models in science teaching; preparation and implementation of a course plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Instructional strategies, methods, techniques, materials and applications (Inquiry based learning); preparation and implementation of a course plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques.
Week 10 - Theoretical
laboratory techniques, laboratory safety, use of simple materials in science teaching, preparation and implementation of a lesson plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Concept teaching and use of graphical tools (concept map) to prepare and implement a course plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Concept teaching and use of graphical tools (what I know-I wondered-learned charts) to prepare and implement a course plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Concept teaching and use of graphical tools (V diagrams) to prepare and implement a course plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Teaching analogies, bridging analogy, preparation and implementation of a course plan based on the use of teaching methods and techniques.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory102350
Assignment52640
Individual Work50630
Midterm Examination116117
Final Examination110313
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
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
5
4
3
5
4
2
2
3
4
OÇ-2
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
4
OÇ-3
4
5
5
5
3
5
2
2
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
4
2
2
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
3
5
4
3
3
5
4
OÇ-6
5
5
3
3
5
4
2
3
5
4
OÇ-7
5
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
OÇ-8
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
OÇ-9
4
3
3
4
4
5
3
2
4
5
OÇ-10
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-11
5
4
4
3
4
3
3
2
4
4
OÇ-12
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026