Information Package / Course Catalogue
Out-Of-Class Learning Environments and Applications
Course Code: İSÖ513
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The main objective of this course is to understand where and how out-of-classroom learning experiences can be realized and to realize out-of-classroom learning practices.

Course Content

Permanent learning experiences for students often take place outside the classroom at community facilities such as museums and sports centers, through structured groups and events such as homework clubs and community service. Out-of-school learning can help students overcome learning difficulties and develop new skills and increase their interest in education.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Tell where and how to create outside learning environments.
2.To be able to prepare and apply the effectiveness of teaching in these environments.
3.Tell where and how to create outside learning environments.
4.To be able to prepare and apply the effectiveness of teaching in these environments.
5.Tell where and how to create outside learning environments.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Fashola, O.S. (2002). Building effective afterschool programs, (1st Edition) Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, INC. A Sage Publications Company.
2.Peterson, T.K. (Ed.) (2013). Expanding minds and opportunities: Leveraging the power of afterschool and summer learning for student success. Washington, DC: Collaborative Communication Group
3.Lockwood, A. T. (2008). The principle’s guide to afterschool programs K-8. Extending student learning opportunities. (1st Edition) Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press.
4.Kitaplarda elde edilen bilgiler öğretim üyesi tarafından derlenerek ders notları haline getirilecektir.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts related to out-of-school learning environments
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Reading related topics from suggested sources in the program
Week 2 - Theoretical
Learning theories based on out-of-school learning environments
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Reading related topics from suggested sources in the program
Week 3 - Theoretical
Determination of out-of-school learning environments in the region where we live
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Research on sports, art and similar hobby centers in the region
Week 4 - Theoretical
Determining the learning practices that can be done in determined out-of-school learning environments in groups
Week 5 - Theoretical
Checking, evaluating and finalizing the application proposals
Week 6 - Theoretical
Making necessary preparations and planning for teaching practices
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Obtaining application permissions
Week 7 - Theoretical
Practice in designated learning environments
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Practice in designated learning environments (Mid-Term Assesment)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Following the process related to teaching practices
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Following the process related to teaching practices
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Following the process related to teaching practices
Week 12 - Theoretical
Presentation and discussion of applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentation and discussion of applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentation and discussion of applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Practice1%40
Assignment1%20
Term Assignment1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory41316
Lecture - Practice82340
Assignment41316
Laboratory82340
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
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5
5
2
OÇ-2
4
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2
4
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3
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4
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OÇ-5
3
5
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5
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026