Information Package / Course Catalogue
Individual Differences in Science Teaching and Learning
Course Code: İFB619
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 investigate the learners’ individual differences on their performance in science education, to determine strategies followed for various leraner profiles.

Course Content

A miraculous instructional method appropriate for all learners has not been found yet. Differences between learners have caused them to learn in different amounts although they are taught with the same teaching method or by the same teacher. In this course the possible effects of individual differences on learning mentioned in the literature will be discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Hanife Can ŞEN
Learning Outcomes
1.Identify individual differences.
2.Estimate the effects of individual differences on learning outcomes.
3.Decide the tracks should be followed for learners with different characteristics.
4.Select the instruments that can be used for identifying the individual differences.
5.Report what should be in an instructional program considering individual differences.
6.Determine his/her own characteristics affecting his/her learning
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Handbook of individual differences: Learning and instruction. David H. Jonassen & Barbara L. Grabowski. 1993, 488p.
2.International Handbook of Science Education. Springer International Handbooks of Education, Vol. 1-2. Fraser, B.; Tobin, Kenneth (Eds.) 1998, 1216 p.
3.Eğitimde Bireysel Farklılıklar. Yıldız Kuzgun & Deniz Deryakulu (Ed.ler). 2006, 346s.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Individual Differences in Learning and Instruction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Intelligence and Abilities
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cognitive Styles
Week 4 - Theoretical
Learning Styles
Week 5 - Theoretical
Interests
Week 6 - Theoretical
Prior Knowledge
Week 7 - Theoretical
Incentives in Learning
Week 8 - Theoretical
Personality Characteristics (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Locus of Control
Week 10 - Theoretical
Epistemological Beliefs
Week 11 - Theoretical
Self-efficacy Beliefs
Week 12 - Theoretical
Gender
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentation of the Projects
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentation of the Projects (Final)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory131352
Individual Work130565
Midterm Examination140444
Final Examination140444
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)205
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
4
4
OÇ-2
3
4
5
4
OÇ-3
4
3
4
5
3
3
4
5
OÇ-4
3
3
3
5
3
5
OÇ-5
5
5
4
4
4
4
OÇ-6
3
4
5
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026