Information Package / Course Catalogue
Alternative Education
Course Code: EPÖ605
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

This lesson is aimed to evaluate different applications in the educational system and possible new educational applications.

Course Content

The Open University, City Institutes, distance education, computer assisted training, technical training, continuing education

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Discusses the positive and negative aspects of the current education system
2.Explains alternative educational practices with examples
3.Brings forward a proposal for problems or needs
4.Be open to innovations and developments related to education
5.Interested in research on alternative education.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Baker, C. (2006). No to compulsory education (3rd ed.). İstanbul: Ayrıntı Publications.
2.Hern, M. (2008). Alternative education views. İstanbul: Kalkedon Publications
3.Illich, I. (2005). Society without school. İstanbul: Şule Publications.
4.Neill, A.S. (1990). An education miracle: Summerhill School. İstanbul: Yaprak Publications
5.Sönmez, V. (1998). Possible education systems in the future. Ankara: Anı Publications
6.Türkoğlu, A. (2007). City Institutes. Ankara: Anı Publications
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Structure and Functioning of Turkey's Education System
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Open University
Week 3 - Theoretical
City Institutes and applications
Week 4 - Theoretical
Distance education and applications
Week 5 - Theoretical
Computer assisted training and applications
Week 6 - Theoretical
Technical training
Week 7 - Theoretical
Vocational training and development
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Continuing education, function of continuing education centers
Week 10 - Theoretical
Community without a school - no compulsory education
Week 11 - Theoretical
A miracle for education-Summerhill
Week 12 - Theoretical
Biotechnological education - training with robots
Week 13 - Theoretical
Alternative education views
Week 14 - Theoretical
Possible educational systems in the future
Week 15 - Theoretical
Possible educational systems in the future
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%20
Term Assignment1%30
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment54020
Term Project1606
Reading142028
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110313
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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5
5
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
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4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026