Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Argumentation-Based Science Teaching
Course Code: İFB615
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

introducing to students the position of argumantation in science education and applying of sample activities

Course Content

Applying of argumentation in science education

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hilal AKTAMIŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding of argumentation.
2.learning of argumentation techniques.
3.Research about argumentation activities.
4.Design of sample activities about argumentation
5.apply argumentation techniques.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.The Uses of Argument, S.E. Toulmin, Cambridge University Press, 2003, New York.
2.From Critical Thinking to Argument: A Portable Guide, s. Barnet, H. Bedau. White,-Falmer Press, 1995, London.
3.Perspective on Scientific Argumentation: Theory, Practice and Research, M. S. Khine, Springer, 2012, USA.
4.IDEAS Project materials, Osborne, J.; Erduran, S., 2004.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is the argumentation?
Week 2 - Theoretical
What is the argumentation techniques?
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sample activities to developing argumentation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Design of sample activities to developing argumentation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Design of sample activities to developing argumentation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Presentation of sample activities to developing argumentation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Presentation of sample activities to developing argumentation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Presentation of sample activities to developing argumentation (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Presentation of sample activities to developing argumentation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Applying of sample activities to developing argumentation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Applying of sample activities to developing argumentation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Applying of sample activities to developing argumentation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Applying of sample activities to developing argumentation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Assessment of sample activities to developing argumentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Term Assignment1%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
1
4
4
3
OÇ-2
2
3
OÇ-3
3
3
2
OÇ-4
4
4
2
5
2
5
2
2
3
5
3
OÇ-5
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026