Information Package / Course Catalogue
New Approaches in Geography Teaching
Course Code: SBE725
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

Learning general information about learning and teaching, planning the lesson in geography education, organizing content and preparing appropriate educational situations. In addition, it is aimed to develop specific and principled knowledge about each learning theory, creating learning environments suitable for learning theory and designing teaching activities.

Course Content

The aim and basic principles of geography teaching; history of geography teaching; reflections of learning and teaching approaches on geography teaching; basic skills in geography teaching; in-class application examples; current trends and problems in geography teaching; components of an effective geography teaching; a social, cultural and economic perspective on geography teaching.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the main teaching methods and techniques used in geography teaching.
2.Explains the basic principles to be considered in the geography teaching process.
3.explains the aims and basic principles of geography teaching within the framework of the current geography education curriculum.
4.Gain knowledge of current learning theories
5.Explains the main teaching methods and techniques used in geography teaching.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ünlü, M., 2014, Geography Teaching, Ankara: Pegem Academy. Aydın, F., Güngördü, E., Special Teaching Methods in My Geography Education, Ankara: Pegem Academy.
2.Özey, R., & Demirci, A. (2008). Methods and approaches in geography teaching. Active Publisher.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Learning and teaching in geography education
Week 2 - Theoretical
Purpose and basic principles of geography education
Week 3 - Theoretical
Historical development of geography education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Reflections of learning and teaching approaches on geography teaching
Week 5 - Theoretical
Basic skills in geography teaching
Week 6 - Theoretical
The main teaching principles used in geography teaching
Week 7 - Theoretical
In-class applications in geography teaching
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Current trends and problems in geography education
Week 10 - Theoretical
Components of an effective geography teaching
Week 11 - Theoretical
A social, cultural and economic perspective on geography teaching
Week 12 - Theoretical
Basic learning theories and questioning styles in geography
Week 13 - Theoretical
Constructivist approach and geography teaching
Week 14 - Theoretical
In-class application examples
Week 15 - Theoretical
Main strategies used in geography teaching
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
4
4
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026