Information Package / Course Catalogue
Critical Thinking Education
Course Code: ÖZE404
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 develop critical thinking skills, to improve the system, to convey everyday life and to support the development of these skills in specially talented children

Course Content

Critical Thinking, reasoning, scientific thinking, recognition and evaluation of the arguments, what is the truth / truth? Methods of knowing and thinking, language, thinking and reasoning, mistakes of thinking, test of resource use and resource reliability, critical thinking - psychology relation, critical thinking in special talented children

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Nilgün KİRİŞÇİ
Learning Outcomes
1.They will develop their critical thinking tendencies positively.
2.They develop a positive attitude towards science and scientific methodology.
3.They present their own feelings and thoughts in a system of critical thinking.
4.They bring the ability to think critically to specially gifted children.
5.They know the ways in which special talented children support critical thinking.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ruggiero, V. (2011). Beyond feelings: A guide to critical thinking. Boston:
2.McGraw Hill. (Önerilen Kaynaklar) Stanovich, K. E. (2004). How to think straight about psychology. Boston: Pearson.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Critical Thinking
Week 2 - Theoretical
Reasoning and Scientific Thinking
Week 3 - Theoretical
Recognition and Evaluation of Arguments
Week 4 - Theoretical
The Structure of False Scientific Arguments
Week 5 - Theoretical
Self and Awareness
Week 6 - Theoretical
Gerçek/Doğru Nedir?
Week 7 - Theoretical
Gerçek/Doğru Nedir?
Week 8 - Theoretical
Knowing Methods and Thinking (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Induction and deduction
Week 10 - Theoretical
The ways in which special talented children support critical thinking
Week 11 - Theoretical
The ways in which special talented children support critical thinking
Week 12 - Theoretical
The ways in which special talented children support critical thinking
Week 13 - Theoretical
The ways in which special talented children support critical thinking
Week 14 - Theoretical
The ways in which special talented children support critical thinking
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment63230
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination117118
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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4
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4
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026