Information Package / Course Catalogue
Analysis of Science Education Textbooks
Course Code: FBÖ356
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

To comprehend the necessary characteristics of textbooks by learning their development processes.

Course Content

Physical, educational, visual design and language characteristics and standards for a textbook; suitability of contents of textbooks to the curriculum; analysis of present textbooks with respect to content, language, suitability to students’ conditions, format, attractiveness, contribution to meaningful learning, easiness in instruction use, and etc.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the definition, historical development, and functions of textbooks in the teaching process.
2.Analyzes science textbooks in terms of their alignment with the curriculum.
3.Evaluates textbook activities related to assessment and evaluation, STEM, inquiry, and science process skills.
4.Critically examines how the nature of science and the image of scientists are represented in textbooks.
5.Takes into account the nature of science, science process skills, and curriculum learning outcomes while preparing textbook chapters and activities.
6.Provides scientific, pedagogical, and curriculum-based improvement suggestions based on textbook analyses.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Ceyhan, E., Yiğit, B. (2003). Konu Alanı Ders Kitabı İncelemesi. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
2.2. Heinich, R., Molenda, M., Russell, J. D., & Smaldino, S. E. (2002). Instructional media and technologies for learning. 7th ed., New Jersey: Merrill Prentice-Hall.
3.3. Kılıç, A., Seven, S. (2003). Konu Alanı Ders Kitabı İncelenmesi. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
4.4. Kılıç, Z., Atasoy, B., Tertemiz, N., Şeren, M., Ercan, L. (2001). Konu Alanı Ders Kitabı İnceleme Kılavuzu Fen Bilgisi 4-8. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
5.5. Köseoğlu, F., Atasoy, B., Kavak, N., Akkuş, H., Budak, E., Tümay, H., Kadayıfçı, H., & Taşdelen, U. (2003). Yapılandırıcı Öğrenme Ortamı İçin Bir Ders Kitabı Nasıl Olmalı. Ankara: Asil Yayıncılık.
6.6. Küçükahmet, L. (2016). Konu Alanı Ders Kitabı İnceleme Kılavuzu, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Description and history of the text book
Week 2 - Theoretical
Compatibility of textbooks with the program
Week 3 - Theoretical
Compatibility of textbooks with the program: analysis of books
Week 4 - Theoretical
Profiles of Scientists in Textbooks
Week 5 - Theoretical
Profiles of Scientists in Textbooks: analysis of books
Week 6 - Theoretical
Scientific process skills in textbooks
Week 7 - Theoretical
Presentation of exemplary works for teaching purposes, Midterm
Week 8 - Theoretical
Inquiry-based learning in the textbook: analysis of books and development of sample chapters
Week 9 - Theoretical
Presentation of exemplary studies for chain models and teacher interventions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nature of science principles in the textbook: analysis of books and development of sample chapters
Week 11 - Theoretical
STEM in the textbook: analysis of books and development of sample chapters
Week 12 - Theoretical
Types of measurement in the textbook: analysis of books
Week 13 - Theoretical
E-book and Z-book: examples from textbooks, Regulation on Textbooks and Educational Materials of the Ministry of National Education
Week 14 - Theoretical
Criteria and Explanations for the Evaluation of Draft Textbooks and Educational Materials and Their Electronic Contents
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment5%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130226
Term Project50525
Reading50525
Individual Work2048
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1729
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
1
4
5
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2
2
OÇ-2
4
3
4
3
2
2
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2
2
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2
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2026