Information Package / Course Catalogue
Current Trends in Education
Course Code: EPÖ664
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 aim of this course is to provide students conceptual knowledge necessary for critical thinking, involve them into theoretical debates existing today, and help them gain competence to express their own ideas.

Course Content

Gaining knowledge about the main projects and studies towards improving the education system in Turkey and the contribution of these studies, discussing the effects of historical, political, social and cultural factors on education and educational systems in 21 st century are the aims of this course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Gain conceptual knowledge necessary for critical thinking.
2.Involve into theoretical debates existing today.
3.Gain competence to express their own ideas.
4.Gain knowledge and competence about the current issues in Turkish educational system
5.Gain knowledge about basic problems occurred in Turkey within the process of EU and globalization
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Aldridge, J. Ve Goldman, R. (2007). Current issues and trends in education. Prentice Hall.
2.Holmes, R. (2012). Current issues and answers in education. USA: Author House.
3.Holmes, R. (2011). Education questions to be answered. USA: Author House.
4.Mason, R. (2005). Globalising education: Trends and applications. Routledge.
5.Lidstone, J., & Williams, M. (Eds.). (2006). Geographical education in a changing world: Past experience, current trends and future challenges (Vol. 85). Springer Science & Business Media.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic problems of Turkish educational system
Week 3 - Theoretical
Restructuring of the Education System
Week 4 - Theoretical
Current debates in education in USA and OECD Countries
Week 5 - Theoretical
Fundamental Problems faced by educators in Turkey and in the world
Week 6 - Theoretical
The effects of historical, political, social and cultural factors on education in 21 th century
Week 7 - Theoretical
New Policies and Strategies in Education
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Educational Policies in Medium Term Program
Week 10 - Theoretical
Strategic Planning Studies Made by Ministery of Education
Week 11 - Theoretical
The Projects Made Intended For Education And Their Effects
Week 12 - Theoretical
The Future Of Educational System And School
Week 13 - Theoretical
The Future Of Turkish Educational System
Week 14 - Theoretical
The Future Of Turkish Educational System
Week 15 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the term
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment111233
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)127
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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4
4
OÇ-3
5
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4
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5
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5
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4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026