Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sustainable Development and Education
Course Code: BESE150
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 concept of sustainability and its usage areas.

Course Content

Sustainability concept and application areas; sustainability in terms of physical education and sports; sustainability in the context of social change; education and sustainability; humanity's future and sustainability; migration, poverty and inequality; sustainable environment, ecology, global environmental problems and sustainability; sustainable society in harmony with nature; population, economic system and natural environment; technological developments, consumption habits and environment; social responsibility studies, sustainability in terms of concrete and intangible cultural heritage; rethinking human-nature relations on the axis of sustainability.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Student explains the economic aspect of education.
2.Student understands the concept of economic development
3.Student analyzes the relationship between economic development and education
4.Student analyzes the relationship between social inequality and education
5.The student understands the importance of transferring cultural heritage in economic development.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Günkör, C. (2017). Examining the relationship between education and development. International Journal of Social Sciences Education, 3(1), 14-32.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic economic concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
The relationship between education and economics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Relationship between development and education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Manpower planning
Week 5 - Theoretical
The concept of sustainability
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sustainable development and education
Week 7 - Theoretical
Environmental education and sustainable development
Week 8 - Theoretical
Globalization Process and Economic Development( Interim Evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Social inequality and education
Week 10 - Theoretical
Migration, education and development
Week 11 - Theoretical
Education in the context of globalization
Week 12 - Theoretical
Education and training in information society
Week 13 - Theoretical
Industry 4.0 and new educational requirements
Week 14 - Theoretical
Lifelong learning and manpower planning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment1325
Individual Work1336
Final Examination1325
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
OÇ-1
4
3
4
3
OÇ-2
4
3
4
3
4
3
OÇ-3
4
3
4
3
OÇ-4
4
3
4
4
4
3
OÇ-5
4
3
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026