Information Package / Course Catalogue
Experimental Studies and Laboratory Projects in Science Education
Course Code: İFB607
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: 8
Objectives of the Course

Development of preparing experimental studies and lab projects skills in science education

Course Content

Preparing and conducting projects in which practical applications come into prominence in science education.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Comprehend the experimental process and the importance of experimental studies in science education.
2.Design laboratory activities for physics, chemistry and biology.
3.Learns the relationship between experimental method and curriculum in science education.
4.Learn to determine the purpose and gain for the experiment.
5.Learn the process of preparing laboratory projects.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bahar, M. ve ark. (2008). Fen ve Teknoloji Laboratuar Uygulamaları
2.Özmen, H. ve Yiğit, N. (2005). Teoriden Uygulamaya Fen Bilgisi Öğretiminde Laboratuar Kullanımı
3.Şimşek, N. ve Çınar, Y.(2007). Fen ve Teknoloji Laboratuarı ve Uygulamaları
4.Güneş, T. (2008). Fen Bilgisi Laboratuar Deneyleri
5.Coşkun, A., Bingöl, H., Kaya, B., Türkan, E., Dereli, Ö. (2005). Fen Bilgisi laboratuarı
6.Temizyürek, K. (2003). Fen Öğretimi ve Uygulamaları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The importance of experimental studies in Science Education
Week 2 - Theoretical
Use of laboratory in science teaching
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scientific Process Skills
Week 4 - Theoretical
Experiment method in science education and its relation with curriculum
Week 5 - Theoretical
Preparing experiment worksheet
Week 6 - Theoretical
Determination of aim and acquisitions for experiment
Week 7 - Theoretical
Determination of experimental instruments and materials
Week 8 - Theoretical
Conducting experiment and collecting data process (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Discussing results and agreeing upon a judgement processes
Week 10 - Theoretical
Preparing Laboratory projects process
Week 11 - Theoretical
Preparing Laboratory projects process
Week 12 - Theoretical
Preparing sample laboratory projects due to physics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Preparing sample laboratory projects due to chemistry
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preparing sample laboratory projects due to biology
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130339
Assignment2048
Individual Work130565
Midterm Examination140444
Final Examination140444
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
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
4
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
OÇ-2
3
2
3
2
3
4
3
OÇ-3
4
4
3
2
3
4
3
OÇ-4
3
3
2
2
3
2
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026