Information Package / Course Catalogue
Inquiry Learning in Science Education
Course Code: İSÖ565
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

Providing students a general viewpoint to learning and teaching models.

Course Content

Introducing to students the position of constructivist approach in science education, the history and varieties of it

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Fundamental concepts of chemistry relates to everyday life.
2.Knows the proper models for inquiry-based learning.
3.Knows the role of teacher and student inquiry-based learning.
4.According to an inquiry-based lesson plans and implements learning.
5.Knows the proper models for inquiry-based learning.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Constructivism in Science Education, M.R. Matthews, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, Netherlands.
2.The Content of Science – A Constructivist Approach to Its Teaching and Learning, P. J. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995, London.
3.Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Constructivist Learning Approach
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Articles in the field
Week 2 - Theoretical
Appropriate models Constructivist Learning Approach
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Articles in the field
Week 3 - Theoretical
Inquiry-based learning and the steps of inquiry-based learning
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Constructivism in Science Education, M.R. Matthews, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, Netherlands. The Content of Science – A Constructivist Approach to Its Teaching and Learning, P. J. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Articles in the field
Week 4 - Theoretical
Inquiry based learning applications in science education
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Constructivism in Science Education, M.R. Matthews, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, Netherlands. The Content of Science – A Constructivist Approach to Its Teaching and Learning, P. J. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Articles in the field
Week 5 - Theoretical
Philosophy and the history of Inquiry-based learning
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Constructivism in Science Education, M.R. Matthews, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, Netherlands. The Content of Science – A Constructivist Approach to Its Teaching and Learning, P. J. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Articles in the field
Week 6 - Theoretical
What is the benefit of inquiry based learning for students?
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Constructivism in Science Education, M.R. Matthews, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, Netherlands. The Content of Science – A Constructivist Approach to Its Teaching and Learning, P. J. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Articles in the field
Week 7 - Theoretical
Inquiry based learning applications - literature review
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Constructivism in Science Education, M.R. Matthews, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, Netherlands. The Content of Science – A Constructivist Approach to Its Teaching and Learning, P. J. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Teaching and learning methods in Inquiry based learning (MIDTERM)
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Constructivism in Science Education, M.R. Matthews, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, Netherlands. The Content of Science – A Constructivist Approach to Its Teaching and Learning, P. J. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Articles in the field
Week 9 - Theoretical
Scientific Process Skills related to inquiry-based learning
Week 10 - Theoretical
Inquiry Types
Week 11 - Theoretical
Experimental design about Inquiry based learning
Week 12 - Theoretical
Measurement and Evaluation in Inquiry based learning
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Constructivism in Science Education, M.R. Matthews, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, Netherlands. The Content of Science – A Constructivist Approach to Its Teaching and Learning, P. J. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Articles in the field
Week 13 - Theoretical
Measurement and Evaluation in Inquiry based learning
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Constructivism in Science Education, M.R. Matthews, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, Netherlands. The Content of Science – A Constructivist Approach to Its Teaching and Learning, P. J. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Articles in the field
Week 14 - Theoretical
Measurement and Evaluation in Inquiry based learning
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Constructivism in Science Education, M.R. Matthews, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, Netherlands. The Content of Science – A Constructivist Approach to Its Teaching and Learning, P. J. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Fensham, R.F. Gunstone, R.T. White,-Falmer Press, 1995 Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms, D.R. Baker, M.D. Piburn, Allyn & Bacon, 1997, USA. Articles in the field
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Term Project140228
Reading140228
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
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
OÇ-1
4
4
4
2
5
4
5
1
5
2
4
2
2
OÇ-2
5
4
3
OÇ-3
4
4
5
OÇ-4
5
4
4
OÇ-5
4
3
3
3
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