Information Package / Course Catalogue
Critical Pedagogy and Educational Management Applications
Course Code: EYT627
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

1. To analyze the reflection of neoliberal policies to society by using critical thinking abilities and critical pedagogy. 2. To analyze the reflection of neoliberal policies to education by using critical thinking abilities and critical pedagogy. 3. To offer solutions to these matters 4. To offer suggestions for effective usage of hidden curriculum 5. To analyze critical pedagogy practices in the world.

Course Content

Critical pedagogy, Education in modern societies, Education and reproduction, Inequalities in education, Education and ideology, Social power and reflections on education

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Analyzes the reflection of neoliberal policies to society by using critical thinking abilities and critical pedagogy
2.Analyzes the reflection of neoliberal policies to education by using critical thinking abilities and critical pedagogy
3.Offers suggestions for effective usage of hidden curriculum
4.Analyzes critical pedagogy practices in the world.
5.Develops a critical thinking ability towards the concepts like power, hegemony, ideology in educational context
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yıldırım, A. (2010). Eleştirel Pedagoji: Ivan Illich ve Paulo Freire’in Eğitim Anlayışı Üzerine.Ankara: AnıYayıncılık.
2.Giroux, H. A. (1983). Theory and resistance in education: A pedagogy for the opposition. South Hadley, MA: Bergin & Garvey.
3.Apple, M. (2006). Eğitim ve iktidar. İstanbul: Kalkedon Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to critical pedagogy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Critical Pedagogy: theory and practice
Week 3 - Theoretical
Neoliberal Policies
Week 4 - Theoretical
The effects of neoliberal policies on public services
Week 5 - Theoretical
Neoliberalism and society
Week 6 - Theoretical
Neoliberalism and reproduction of inequalities
Week 7 - Theoretical
Neoliberalism and education
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Analysis of the neoliberal practices and solutions in education
Week 10 - Theoretical
Hidden Curriculum in Education
Week 11 - Theoretical
Effective usage of Hidden Curriculum
Week 12 - Theoretical
Critical Pedagogy in the World
Week 13 - Theoretical
Democratization of Education
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Assesment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Midterm Examination1437
Final Examination1437
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026