Information Package / Course Catalogue
Instructional Methods and Techniques
Course Code: EPÖ579
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

To grasp basic principles related to teaching, to be able to study in plan, to grasp teaching strategy, methods and techniques

Course Content

Basic concepts related to teaching, teaching and learning principles, the importance of the planning study, planning of the teaching (yearly plan, daily plan, and example of the activities) , teaching and learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques, teaching materials, teacher proficiency

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ruken AKAR VURAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Comprehend basic concepts related to education and teaching
2.Know principles of learning and teaching
3.Know the taxonomies of goals learning outcomes
4.Know planning in teaching and prepare plans
5.Know teaching strategies, methods and techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of organisation of the course, basic concepts about education and instruction,
Week 2 - Theoretical
Foundational concepts about curriculum development, history of curriculum development.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Main elements of a curriculum, types of educational aims and objectives, determination of aims and objectives.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Types of educational curricula, main features of a curriculum, main curriculum development theories.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Foundations, approaches and models of curriculum development, classification of aims and objectives in education
Week 6 - Theoretical
Teaching principles (appropriateness to the child, closer to far, from known to unknown, explicity, from concrete to abstract, beinc economical, liveliness, hands on learning)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Planning instruction and applications (importance and necessity of working with plans, sorts of teaching plans, yearly plans with units, daily plan, lesson plan, and stages of making teaching plans)
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Teaching and learning theories (Behavioristic approach, Cognitive Gestalt approach, information processing theory, neuro physiological approach, constructivist approach, multiple intelligence theory)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Main teaching strategies (teaching through explanation, teaching through discovery, research and investigation strategy, complete learning model, co-operative learning)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Teaching methods used in education (direct explanation, demonstration, case study, problem solving)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Discussion methods in teaching (group discussion, large group discussion, panel, forum, syposium, collegium, seminar, buzz groups)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Project based instruction its theory and practice
Week 14 - Theoretical
Teaching techniques (question-answer, demonstration, brain storming, drama, role play, simulations and modelling, six hat thinking, idea development, mikro-teaching, educational games, experiments and laboratory, station, conversation circle, socratic discussion)
Week 15 - Theoretical
Out-class teaching techniques (trips and observation, interviews, homeworks); teaching materials and tools
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment80216
Reading130226
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
OÇ-2
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
OÇ-3
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
OÇ-5
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026