Information Package / Course Catalogue
Conceptual Change Model In Science Education
Course Code: İSÖ561
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Focuses on conceptual change model and metacognition and their applications in science education

Course Content

Reasons for science misconceptions, the definition of conceptual change model, the conditions for conceptual change model, to develop a critical thinking about the literature related to conceptual change model. The importance of metacognition in conceptual change model and suggestions to reinforce the connection between metacognition and conceptual change model.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to notice the change of the learning theories according to the historical development
2.The knowledge of to explaining the basic propositions of the constructivist learning theory
3.The knowledge of explaining the reasons for science misconceptions and offers suggestions about the remediation of these misconceptions
4.To be able to comprehend the conceptual change model and the conditions of conceptual change in the classroom.
5.To be able to design teaching activities that foster conceptual change
6.To be able to develop a critical thinking about the literature related to conceptual change model.
7.To be able to comprehend the definition of metacognition To be able to distinguish cognition and metacognition. To be able to explain the dimensions of the metacognition and give examples of these dimensions.
8.To be able to make suggestions about why a link should be established between conceptual change model and metacognition.
9.To be able to report the results of the studies metacognition which embedded in conceptual change model.
10.To be able to make suggestions to reinforce the connection between metacognition and conceptual change model.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Açıkgöz, K. (2000). Etkili Öğrenme ve Öğretme (Üçüncü Baskı). İzmir: Kanyılmaz Matbaası.
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.Baird, J.R. (1990). Metacognition, Purposeful Enquiry and Conceptual Change. In E. Hegarty-Hazel (Ed.) The Student Laboratory and the Science Curriculum (sayfa. 183-200). London: Routledge.
5.Brown, A.L. (1987). Metacognition, Executive Control, Self-Regulation, and Other Mysterious Mechanisms. In F. E. Weinert and R. H. Kluwe (Eds) Metacognition, Motivation, and Understanding (s. 65–116). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Learning theories (Behaviorism, cognitivism and constructivism)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Misconceptions and conceptual ecology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Conceptual change model
Week 4 - Theoretical
Conditions for conceptual change
Week 5 - Theoretical
Critics for conceptual change model
Week 6 - Theoretical
The role of metacognition in conceptual change: Basic definitions about metacognition
Week 7 - Theoretical
Components of metacognition: Knowledge of Cognition (declarative knowledge, procedural knowledge and conditional knowledge)
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Components of metacognition: Regulation of Cognition (planning, self-monitoring, self-checking and self-assessment)(MIDTERM )
Week 9 - Theoretical
Review of the research on metacognition in conceptual change model
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examining the research on metacognition in conceptual change model in a critical viewpoint of national studies
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examining the research on metacognition in conceptual change model in a critical viewpoint of national studies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Review of the researchs on metacognition in conceptual change model
Week 13 - Theoretical
Conceptual change model
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Assessment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment14%10
Term Assignment5%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment140342
Term Project51320
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026