Information Package / Course Catalogue
Primary Curriculum: Theory and Practice
Course Code: EPÖ653
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

The main aim of this course, is to provide students with knowledge about the curriculum development's historical , philosophical, cultural, political bases, to compare the program development studies about private and state schools, to discuss about curriculum development and content design approaches and to develop different programs in primary education settings.

Course Content

Curriculum development in primary schools; Historical , philosophical, cultural, political bases; Comparison of the program development studies about private and state schools; Curriculum development in different disciplines/ subject fields.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Comprehends that the quality and success of education depends on the programme conducted.
2.Gains awareness about strengths and weaknesses of the elementary program conducted.
3.Comprehends the importance of conducting elementary school programs with a scientific attitude.
4.Gains awarenes related to determine needs of individuals and society realistically in elementary school program development studies.
5.Designs an effective teaching and learning plan for elementary school.
6.Conducts the program developed with an appropriate content and redesigns it.
7.Comprehends that education program is in a continuous redesign process.
8.Shows willingness to develop elementary school programmes.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Essentials of Curriculum Development
Week 2 - Theoretical
School based curriculum development
Week 3 - Theoretical
Curriculum Development Studies From The Republic To The Present
Week 4 - Theoretical
Curriculum Development Studies carried out in Turkey
Week 5 - Theoretical
1924 the Elementary School Program
Week 6 - Theoretical
1926 the Elementary School Program
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-Term Exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
1936 the Elementary School Program
Week 9 - Theoretical
1948 the Elementary School Program
Week 10 - Theoretical
1968 the Elementary School Program
Week 11 - Theoretical
2005 Primary Education Program
Week 12 - Theoretical
Week 13 - Theoretical
Comparison of old and new Elementary Curriculums
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%30
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination119120
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
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
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
3
4
5
4
5
4
4
3
5
4
3
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
OÇ-3
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
3
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
5
4
5
4
4
3
5
4
3
5
OÇ-5
4
4
5
4
5
4
3
4
5
4
4
OÇ-6
5
4
3
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
OÇ-7
4
4
4
5
3
4
5
4
3
4
5
OÇ-8
5
3
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026