Information Package / Course Catalogue
In Service Teacher Training in Science
Course Code: İFB629
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

Teacher competencies and in service teacher training in science education

Course Content

Domains of knowledge for teaching, in service teacher training models, reviewing related literature, preparing and assessing an in-service course for science teachers

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Burak FEYZİOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.To be aware of the basic knowledge domains for teaching
2.To be able to analyse in service teacher training models
3.To be aware of the teacher education policies
4.To be able to prepare an in service teacher training course
5.to be able to evaluate critical thinking
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bell, B. & Gilbert, J. (1996). Teacher development: A model from Science Education. London: Falmer Press.
2.Zohar, A. (2004). Higher order thinking in science classrooms: Students' thinking and teachers' professional development. Dordrecht/Boston/London: Kluwer
3.Mattos, A. M A (Editor). Narratives on Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Perspective. Palgrave:MacMillan
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The basic knowledge domains for teaching
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Bell, B. & Gilbert, J. (1996). Teacher development: A model from Science Education. London: Falmer Press.
Week 2 - Theoretical
The in service teacher training models
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Bell, B. & Gilbert, J. (1996). Teacher development: A model from Science Education. London: Falmer Press.
Week 3 - Theoretical
The analysis of literature related to in service teacher training models
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Bell, B. & Gilbert, J. (1996). Teacher development: A model from Science Education. London: Falmer Press.
Week 4 - Theoretical
The analysis of the literature related to teacher beliefs about to science teaching
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Bell, B. & Gilbert, J. (1996). Teacher development: A model from Science Education. London: Falmer Press.
Week 5 - Theoretical
The analysis of the literature related to teacher content knowledge
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Bell, B. & Gilbert, J. (1996). Teacher development: A model from Science Education. London: Falmer Press.
Week 6 - Theoretical
The analysis of the literature related to teacher the curriculum knowledge
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Bell, B. & Gilbert, J. (1996). Teacher development: A model from Science Education. London: Falmer Press.
Week 7 - Theoretical
The analysis of the literature related to teacher competencies about science teaching
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Zohar, A. (2004). Higher order thinking in science classrooms: Students' thinking and teachers' professional development. Dordrecht/Boston/London: Kluwer
Week 8 - Theoretical
The analysis of the literature related to teacher knowledge of educational goals and values
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Zohar, A. (2004). Higher order thinking in science classrooms: Students' thinking and teachers' professional development. Dordrecht/Boston/London: Kluwer
Week 9 - Theoretical
Teacher education policies
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Bell, B. & Gilbert, J. (1996). Teacher development: A model from Science Education. London: Falmer Press.Zohar, A. (2004). Higher order thinking in science classrooms: Students' thinking and teachers' professional development. Dordrecht/Boston/London: KluwerMattos, A. M A (Editor). Narratives on Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Perspective. Palgrave:MacMillan
Week 10 - Theoretical
The analysis of in service teacher training courses
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Zohar, A. (2004). Higher order thinking in science classrooms: Students' thinking and teachers' professional development. Dordrecht/Boston/London: Kluwer
Week 11 - Theoretical
Identifying a content for science teachers
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Zohar, A. (2004). Higher order thinking in science classrooms: Students' thinking and teachers' professional development. Dordrecht/Boston/London: Kluwer
Week 12 - Theoretical
Preparing a content for science teachers
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Zohar, A. (2004). Higher order thinking in science classrooms: Students' thinking and teachers' professional development. Dordrecht/Boston/London: Kluwer
Week 13 - Theoretical
Assessing the in service teacher training course according to teacher views
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Mattos, A. M A (Editor). Narratives on Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Perspective. Palgrave:MacMillan
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reporting the in service teacher training course for science teachers
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Mattos, A. M A (Editor). Narratives on Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Perspective. Palgrave:MacMillan
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
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
1
4
3
3
2
1
2
3
1
OÇ-2
3
3
4
3
4
2
2
5
1
OÇ-3
4
4
4
3
4
2
2
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
2
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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