Information Package / Course Catalogue
Current Trends in Education
Course Code: EPÖ551
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

This course aims to examine current developments in learning and teaching processes, understand the fundamental dynamics of modern education, and enhance students' critical thinking and reflection skills in the field of education.

Course Content

This course aims to understand the fundamental dynamics of modern education by examining current developments and research in learning and teaching processes. Within the scope of the course, topics such as lifelong learning in the context of the Super Smart Society (Society 5.0), the relationship between sustainable development goals and education, key challenges faced by educators, technopedagogical approaches, the role of Web 2.0 technologies in education, metacognition, and self-regulation skills are addressed. Additionally, the course explores the impact of different types of intelligence (IQ, EQ, CI) on education, as well as current academic studies and projects, aiming to enable students to grasp and analyze innovative approaches in the field of education.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Betül ALTAY ÖZTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.Analyzes modern educational approaches and current developments in learning-teaching processes.
2.Evaluates the relationship between sustainable development goals and education.
3.Explains technopedagogical approaches and the role of Web 2.0 technologies in education.
4.Discusses metacognition, self-regulation skills, and the effects of different types of intelligence (IQ, EQ, CI) on education.
5.Comprehends current academic studies and projects in education and applies innovative approaches.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Aldridge, J. Ve Goldman, R. (2007). Current issues and trends in education. Prentice Hall.
2.Holmes, R. (2012). Current issues and answers in education. USA: Author House.
3.Holmes, R. (2011). Education questions to be answered. USA: Author House.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Current Developments and Research in Learning-Teaching Processes
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Current Developments and Research in Learning-Teaching Processes
Week 2 - Theoretical
Super Smart Society (Society 5.0) and Lifelong Learning
Week 3 - Theoretical
What is Modern Education? What is it Not?
Week 4 - Theoretical
What is Modern Education? What is it Not?
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development Goals and Education
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Hedefleri ve Eğitim
Week 7 - Theoretical
Problems faced by educators in Turkey and in the world
Week 8 - Theoretical
Problems faced by educators in Turkey and in the world
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mid-term exam
Week 10 - Theoretical
Technopedagogical Education
Week 11 - Theoretical
Web 2.0 Technologies and Education
Week 12 - Theoretical
Learning to Learn (Metacognition), Self-Regulation, and Related Research
Week 13 - Theoretical
The Role of Intelligence Quotient (IQ), Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Collective Intelligence (CI) in Education
Week 14 - Theoretical
Review of Current Academic Studies and Project Examples Related to Education
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment121236
Term Project301030
Midterm Examination1022
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
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
OÇ-1
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
OÇ-4
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026