Information Package / Course Catalogue
School Development Theories
Course Code: EYT517
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

Course includes the concept of thinking, the necessity of thinking, dimensions of thinking , metacognition, creative and critical thinking skills and processes of micro-and macro-thinking, new approaches to teaching thinking.

Course Content

Thinking skills for developing students' perspectives, modern trends in thinking training

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To think, question, discuss, reach conclusions, make inferences, take risk, and explain ideas.
2.To become aware of thinking ways
3.To think critically
4.To respect different thoughts
5.To consider national and spiritual values when thinking
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Bruner, J. (1966). Toward a theory of instruction. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
2. Dewey, J. (1916). Democracy and education . New York: Macmillan.
3.Gardner, H. (1983). Frames of mind: The theory of multiple intelligences . New York: Basic Books
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Different perspectives on teaching thinking
Week 2 - Theoretical
To recognise skills of teaching training
Week 3 - Theoretical
Social and emotional aspects of thinking education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cooperative studies in teaching thinking
Week 5 - Theoretical
Deep-thinking skills
Week 6 - Theoretical
Organization and useful habits of thinking
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
MIDTERM EXAM
Week 8 - Theoretical
To dwell on thinking
Week 9 - Theoretical
Empathy, risk-taking
Week 10 - Theoretical
Critical Thinking
Week 11 - Theoretical
to share and discuss ideas in classroom
Week 12 - Theoretical
Problem-Solving Skills
Week 13 - Theoretical
Questioning Skills
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reflective Thinking
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 - Theory1453112
Midterm Examination1538
Final Examination1538
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026