Information Package / Course Catalogue
Instruction Of Biology Concepts In Science Education
Course Code: İFB608
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

To get information about concept instruction methods while teaching biology concepts in science education

Course Content

Concept development process, concept instruction methods used in science education biology concepts and its basic properties.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to learn the importance of concept instruction in science education while teaching biology concepts.
2.To be able to design and use materials related to the instruction of biology concepts in science education.
3.Knows the methods used in teaching the concepts of biology.
4.Learn the ways to detect misconceptions.
5.Develops, implements and evaluates material to eliminate misconceptions.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Çepni, S. 2008. (Ed). Kuramdan Uygulamaya Fen ve Teknoloji Öğretimi
2.Ülgen, G. 2001. Kavram geliştirme
3.Karamustafaoğlu, O. ve Yaman, S. 2006. Fen Eğitiminde Özel Öğretim Yöntemleri-I, II
4.Temizyürek, K. 2003. Fen Öğretimi ve Uygulamaları
5.Beydoğan, Ö. 1998. Çocuklarda Kavram Öğrenme ve Kavram
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Learning, Teaching and instruction concepts in science education
Week 2 - Theoretical
Description and properties of concept, the importance of concept development and examples.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Concept development, cognitive processes in concept development
Week 4 - Theoretical
Instruction of biology concepts in science education and the importance of concept development
Week 5 - Theoretical
Methods used in the instruction of biology concepts, semantic feature analysis, conceptual network
Week 6 - Theoretical
Concept maps in the instruction of biology concepts, knowledge maps, cognitive maps, worksheets
Week 7 - Theoretical
Computer based concept instruction, animations, simulations.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Conceptual change, cognitive dissonance, conceptual change texts, texts digester (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Misconceptions, ways to identify misconceptions, the development of diagnostic tests.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Misconceptions that students have about biology topics.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Strategy methods to eliminate misconceptions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Strategy methods to eliminate misconceptions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Developing materials to eliminate misconceptions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Material development to eliminate the misconceptions, application and evaluation.
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
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
4
3
2
4
3
OÇ-3
3
3
2
2
OÇ-4
4
3
3
3
2
OÇ-5
3
4
3
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026