Information Package / Course Catalogue
Modern Research In Science Education
Course Code: İFB504
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: 8
Objectives of the Course

Giving information on current research in science education

Course Content

Investigating current reserach theoretically in science education, discussing example research studies and conducting research

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Nilgün YENİCE
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to aquire knowledge about learning and teaching processes.
2.To be able to learn the teacher's qualifications.
3.To be able to learn current studies in science education.
4.Discuss the research subjects in science teaching.
5.Follow the research projects prepared in science education.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sönmez, V. (2004). Program Geliştirmede Öğretmen El Kitabı
2.Açıkgöz, K. Ü. (2002). Aktif Öğrenme
3.Saban, A. (2004). Öğrenme Öğretme Süreci
4.Tan, Ş. (2005). Öğretimi Planlama ve Değerlendirme
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introducing the science curriculum
Week 2 - Theoretical
Curriculum development in science education
Week 3 - Theoretical
Curriculum development in science education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Misconceptions in science education
Week 5 - Theoretical
Developing teaching materials in science
Week 6 - Theoretical
Testing and evaluation in science education
Week 7 - Theoretical
Developing teaching skills in science education
Week 8 - Theoretical
Developing learning strategies in science education (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Research subjects in science education
Week 10 - Theoretical
Scanning Turkish and foreign periodicals about science education
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examining articles written in Turkish and foreign languages on science education research subjects
Week 12 - Theoretical
Students’ presentation of article research
Week 13 - Theoretical
Revising the research projects prepared in science education
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preparing research project on science education and presenting them
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment510050
Reading59045
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination120323
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
2
3
3
3
4
OÇ-2
4
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4
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2
3
1
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2
3
2
OÇ-4
2
1
4
3
1
1
3
OÇ-5
2
2
2
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026