Information Package / Course Catalogue
Supporting Twenty-First Century Skills in Science Education
Course Code: İFB537
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

Since future science teachers will use 21st century skills in their classrooms and in their lives, it is aimed to inform them about what 21st century skills are and their applications in science education during the graduate education process.

Course Content

21st century skills, basic concepts, 21st century skills used in science teaching, 21st century skills teaching methods, use of 21st century skills at various stages of science education

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines 21st century skills.
2.Knows important 21st century skills in science education.
3.List the features of 21st century teaching methods.
4.Explains the use of 21st century skills in science education.
5.Knows the ways to use 21st century skills in STEM education.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kabataş Memiş, E. (2021). 21. Yüzyıl Becerileri İçin Fen Eğitimi: Öğrenmeyi Derinleştirme
2.Öğretir Özçelik, A. D. & Tuğluk, M. N. (2020). Eğitimde Ve Endüstride 21. Yüzyıl Becerileri
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Scientific Literacy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Technology Literacy
Week 3 - Theoretical
metacognition
Week 4 - Theoretical
Research-Inquiry
Week 5 - Theoretical
Scientific Reasoning
Week 6 - Theoretical
Critical Thinking
Week 7 - Theoretical
Analytical Thinking Skill
Week 8 - Theoretical
Creativity and Innovation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reflective Thinking
Week 10 - Theoretical
Decision Making Skill
Week 11 - Theoretical
Problem Solving Skill
Week 12 - Theoretical
Scientific Process Skill
Week 13 - Theoretical
Communication Skill
Week 14 - Theoretical
Prepare lesson plans based on 21st century skills
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1483154
Midterm Examination122123
Final Examination122123
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
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
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
3
2
OÇ-2
4
3
3
2
OÇ-3
4
3
3
OÇ-4
5
3
4
3
OÇ-5
5
4
5
3
3
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026