Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Educational Sciences
Course Code: EBB101
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

It is aimed to be comprehended basic conceptions about education and the basis of education.

Course Content

Basic concepts of education, education, relation with other sciences, and the functions (education, philosophical, social, legal, psychological, economic, and political foundations), the historical development of science education in the 21st century trends in educational sciences, educational science research methods, structure and properties of the Turkish National Education System the education system, the role of teacher, teaching profession, teacher education practices and developments in the field.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to gain subject knowledge of profession in theory and practice in the learning process.
2.To be able to gain awareness about educational sciences in the process of learning
3.To be able to comprehend the relationship between Educational Sciences and other disciplines
4.To be able to gain awareness about the problems of Turkish Educational System
5.To be able to discuss the recent studies on educational sciences
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tanrıöğen, A., ve Sarpkaya, R. (Eds.). (2014). Eğitim Bilimine Giriş. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
2.Celeb, C. (2004), Meslek Olarak Öğretmenlik, Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
3.Akyüz, Y. (1982). Türk Eğitim Tarihi. Başlangıçtan 1982’ye, Ankara: Ankara Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Yayınları.
4.Fidan, N. (1977). Eğitimde Yeni Kavramlar ve ilkeler, Ankara: Rehber Dağıtım.
5.Gözütok, D. (2004). Öğretmenliğimi Geliştiriyorum, Siyasal Kitabevi.
6.Kongar, E. (1976). İmparatorluktan Günümüze Türkiye’nin Toplumsal Yapısı, İstanbul: Cem Yayınevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Historical background of the concept Education
Week 2 - Theoretical
Teaching as a profession
Week 3 - Theoretical
Philosophical Foundations of Education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sociological Foundations of Education
Week 5 - Theoretical
Psychological Foundations of Education
Week 6 - Theoretical
Administrative Foundations of Education
Week 7 - Theoretical
Historical Foundations of Education
Week 8 - Theoretical
The relationship of philosophy and education
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Research in Education
Week 10 - Theoretical
Education and Social Change
Week 11 - Theoretical
Problems of Turkish Educational System
Week 12 - Theoretical
Problems of Turkish Educational System
Week 13 - Theoretical
Recent Studies in Education
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Reading71114
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
4
5
OÇ-2
4
5
OÇ-3
4
5
OÇ-4
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026