Information Package

Program of Preschool Teaching

GKE108

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Course Code
GKE108
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the basic concepts and theories related to morality and ethics.
  2. Explains professional ethical principles.
  3. Explains ethical behavior in all processes of education.
  4. Distinguishes unethical behavior.
  5. Develops solutions to ethical dilemmas.
  6. Demonstrates ethical leader behavior.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionAt the end of this course, students; Examining the basic concepts and theories related to morality and ethics, ethical principles, ethical rules, business and professional ethics/ethics, teaching profession with its social, cultural, moral and ethical aspects; The right to education and learning includes examining ethical principles in the process of education, training, learning and evaluation, ethical principles in relations with education stakeholders (employers/managers, colleagues, parents, professional organizations and society), moral/ethical responsibilities of education/school administrators, parents and students; defining unethical behavior in business and professional life, examining ethical regulations regarding public administration, education and teachers in Turkey, unethical behavior in school and education, ethical dilemmas, problems and solutions, moral/ethics education and ethics committees at school, moral/ethical examines the school principal and teacher as a leader.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Ethics in the Education and Training Process
2nd Week Ethics, Ethical Theories and Related Basic Concepts
3rd Week Profession, Professional Ethics and Ethical Codes
4th Week Ethical Evaluation of Behavior and Ethical Decision
5th Week Public Ethics
6th Week Teaching Professional Ethics in the World and in Turkey
7th Week Unethical Behaviors in the Teaching Profession
8th Week Midterm Exam Week
9th Week Academic Ethics
10th Week Ethical Leadership and Ethical Principles of Educational Administrators
11th Week Ethics in pre-school and special education
12th Week Ethical Rights and Responsibilities of Students
13th Week Ethics Education: Recommendations for Teachers and Students
14th Week Case discussions
Recommended or Required ReadingPehlivan, İ. (1998). Yönetsel Mesleki ve Örgütsel Etik. Ankara:Pegem Akademi.
Beck, L.G., Murphy, J. and Others. (1997). Etihics in Educational Leadership Programs: Emerging Models. Colombia: UCEA Publishing.
Aydın, İ. (2016). Akademik Etik. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 2 20 40
Preparation for Final exam 1 4 4
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 18 18
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load91
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.03
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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