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Model-Based Instruction in Science Education

Course Code	: İFB570
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

Modeling is a method that is used very often in science and science education. Howevet it brings desadvantages together because students view sicence and especially science as body of facts and it is not emphasized that models are simple and concrete protypes of the real phenomena. Therefore, the aim of this course is to make students to be aware of models and modelins, to gain knowledge about them and their types, to know the models ysed in science education and to make new models

Course Content

Model-based teaching and learning, basic concepts and background of model-based learning, introduction to model-based teaching strategies, models used in science education.

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Learning Outcomes

1.	Knows the contribution of modeling in development of science.
2.	Knows the types of models.
3.	Selects the model most apporiate to the topic.
4.	Follows the teaching strategies studied in science education literature.
5.	Develops models and examines other models.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Clement, J. J. & Rea-Ramirez, M. A. (2008). Model-Based Learning and Instruction in Science.
2.	Ayvacı, H. Ş. (ed.) (2021). Fen Öğretiminde Model ve Modelleme

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Model Based Learning and Instruction

Week 2 - Theoretical

Basic Concepts of Model Based Learning

Week 3 - Theoretical

Background for Model Based Learning

Week 4 - Theoretical