Information Package / Course Catalogue
Instructional Theories
Course Code: EPÖ604
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

At the end of this course; the student can use basic learning principles in regulating effective teaching, comprehend the basic teaching models and theories, use basic teaching models and strategies effectively, comprehend how to use instructional theories in their class and gain the ability to evaluate the advantages and limitations of various teaching models and strategies.

Course Content

Basic concepts related to teaching topics, behavioral, cognitive, social and constructivist learning theory, instructional design theories and models. Planning learning and teaching process based on instructional theories and designes

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ruken AKAR VURAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts related to teaching and learning
2.Categorizes the teaching/instructional models and theories
3.Explains with examples of similarities and differences among teaching models.
4.The student explains the similarities and differences of teaching models
5.Creates an instructional design based on a selected teaching model
6.Applies instructional design on a selected teaching model
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Merill, M.D.,Tennyson, R.D., Posey, L.O. (1992) Instrutional Design Theory. Educational Technology Publications. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
2.Reigeluth, C.M. (1983) Instructional Design: What Is It and Why Is It? Instrutional Design Theories and Models. Ed: C.M.Reigeluth. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrance Erlbaum Associates
3.Büyükalan Filiz, Sevil (Ed.2014). Teaching theories and approaches. PegemA Press.
4.Doğanay, Ahmet (ed.) (2007). Instructional Principles and Methods. PegemA Press
5.Duman, Bilal (2004). Learning-teaching theories and process based instruction. Anı Press.
6.Barton, David and Tusting, (2011). Learning theories and adult learning models. Translated by Ahmet Yıldız & Aylin Demirli. Dipnot Publications..
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course: General principles, importance of the course. Informing students about goal, content, process and evaluation. Explaining the role of student and instructor.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic concepts about teaching and learning: Teaching, training, instructional design, instructional design theories, learning and teaching theories, historical perspective
Week 3 - Theoretical
To understand teaching (Reigeluth and Keller) elements and basic concepts
Week 4 - Theoretical
Basic instructional models: model of school learning (Carroll), mastery learning model (Bloom), the basic teaching model (Glasser), effective teaching model (Slavin), teaching status model (Gagne)
Week 5 - Theoretical
The basic principles of instruction
Week 6 - Theoretical
Gagne's instructional model How to adapt the teaching-learning process? Sample lesson plan
Week 7 - Theoretical
Merrill's component display theory How to adapt the teaching-learning process? Sample lesson plan
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reigeluth's eleboration theory of instruction How to adapt the teaching-learning process? Sample lesson plan
Week 10 - Theoretical
Landa's algo-heuristic theory How to adapt the teaching-learning process? Sample lesson plan
Week 11 - Theoretical
Instructional design for constructivist learning: Mayer and Jonassen
Week 12 - Theoretical
Instructional design for affective domain learning (Martin and Reigeluth)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Instructional design for psychomotor domain learning (Romiszowski)
Week 14 - Theoretical
In-depth discussion dysfunctioning and functioning aspects of instruction and production alternatives
Week 15 - Theoretical
Preparation and implementation of a teaching plan at the micro level
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%50
Attending Lectures1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Reading144056
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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2026