Information Package / Course Catalogue
Special Fields in Social Studies Education
Course Code: SBE724
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To enable pre-service teachers to gain knowledge and skills on how to use teaching, methods and techniques and strategies.

Course Content

Field-specific basic concepts and their relationship with field teaching, general purposes of field teaching, used methods, techniques, learning-teaching approaches, tools and materials. Examining the Relevant Curriculum (purpose, achievement, theme, unit, activity, etc.). Examining and evaluating course, teacher and student workbook samples.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts specific to the domain
2.Examines the relevant curriculum (purpose, achievement, theme, activity, etc.)
3.The course evaluates teacher and student workbook samples
4.Explains the basic concepts specific to the domain
5.Explains the basic concepts specific to the domain
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kalayci, N. (2001). Problem Solving and Applications in Social Studies. Ankara: Gazi Bookstore
2.Tay, B & Ocal, A. (Ed.) (2008). Social Studies Teaching with Special Teaching Methods. Ankara : Pegem
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is Social Studies? Relationship between Social Sciences and Social Studies (Three Main Traditions in Social Studies Teaching)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Program process and Social Studies Curriculum
Week 3 - Theoretical
Constructivism philosophy in Social Studies Education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Instructional Planning (Aim, Outcome, Content and Process)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Planning Instruction (based on 5E, 7E and multiple intelligence theory)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Teaching strategies, methods and techniques in social studies
Week 7 - Theoretical
Teaching the subjects of Kemalism
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Effective Human Rights and Citizenship Education: Decision-Making Skills
Week 10 - Theoretical
Thinking skills (Problem Solving, creative thinking and critical thinking) and questioning skills in Social Studies Education
Week 11 - Theoretical
Map and spatial cognition skills in Social Studies teaching
Week 12 - Theoretical
The use of visual materials, technology and films in social studies teaching
Week 13 - Theoretical
Concept and value teaching in social studies
Week 14 - Theoretical
The use of museums and historical sites in social studies teaching
Week 15 - Theoretical
quantification and consideration
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment34527
Midterm Examination1437
Final Examination1437
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
4
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026