Information Package

Program of Preschool Teaching

EDS414

DESIGNING PROJECTS IN EDUCATION

Course Code
EDS414
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Identify project components.
  2. Compare project designing methods and stages.
  3. Analyze case study examples.
  4. Prepare project drafts.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionConcepts and types of projects; curricula and project based learning; project programs in schools (Turkish scientific and technological research institution (TÜBİTAK), European Union (EU) and others; selection of topics for the project; review of literature; justification of the project; planning and implementation of project; applying scientific perspective in the project; writing and improving project reports; finalizing project reports; project evaluation and examination good samples; project presentation, designing poster and brochures.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Concepts about project designing
2nd Week Project types in education
3rd Week Subject selection for the project;
4th Week reviewing related literature
5th Week Rationale/framework in the project
6th Week Planning and management of the project
7th Week Scientific method in the project
8th Week Writing formative reports
9th Week Finalizing the project report
10th Week Project evaluation
11th Week Analyzing and comparing examples
12th Week Analyzing and comparing examples
13th Week Project presentations
14th Week Project presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingBlackman, R. (2009). Project Cycle Management. UK: Tearfund, Teddington.
Salman, F. (2010). Proje Döngüsü Yönetimi ve Mantıksal Çerçeve Yaklaşımı. Ankara: STGM
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Project
  • Case Study
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 2 40
Practice 2 60
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 16 16
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 22 22
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 12 1 12
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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