| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Define the concept and types of global risks.
- Analyze global risk reports published by organizations such as the World Economic Forum.
- Evaluate the educational implications of potential risks in the coming years.
- Discuss individual and societal measures against global risks.
- Develop the ability to convey global risk topics to primary school students through classroom activities.
- Design risk-based lessons using interdisciplinary and creative approaches.
- Cultivate awareness of sustainability, resilience, and social responsibility.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | This course aims to examine global risks identified in recent reports published by institutions like the World Economic Forum, including climate change, biological threats, digital security, and resource crises?especially those likely to materialize within the next decade. The course focuses on how these risks can be translated into educational outcomes at the primary school level and effectively communicated to children. Additionally, it covers the integration of these topics into curricula through interdisciplinary approaches and creative teaching strategies to foster awareness and problem-solving skills. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the course: Concept and scope of global risks |
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2nd Week |
World Economic Forum and analysis of the Global Risks Report |
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3rd Week |
Environmental risks: Climate change, biodiversity loss |
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4th Week |
Technological risks: Digital security, AI threats |
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5th Week |
Social risks: Migration, inequality, social polarization |
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6th Week |
Economic risks: Inflation, debt crisis, unemployment |
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7th Week |
Health risks: Pandemics, access to healthcare systems |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Risk literacy and risk education at the primary level |
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10th Week |
Teaching global risks through interdisciplinary approaches |
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11th Week |
Integrating risk-based learning outcomes, skills, and activities into curricula |
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12th Week |
Preparing and presenting a primary school lesson plan focused on global risks (Student presentations) |
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13th Week |
Preparing and presenting a primary school lesson plan focused on global risks (Student presentations) |
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14th Week |
Preparing and presenting a primary school lesson plan focused on global risks (Student presentations) |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | World Economic Forum ? Global Risks Report (Published annually) https://www.weforum.org/reports
UNESCO ? Futures of Education Report: Reimagining Our Futures Together (2021) https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000379707
TÜBİTAK ? Science and Society Journals (Special issues on climate, disasters, environment) https://bilimteknik.tubitak.gov.tr/ |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Problem Solving
- Practice
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Project |
1 |
60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
100 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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0 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Individual or group work |
13 |
4 |
52 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Course hours |
13 |
2 |
26 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
6 |
3 |
18 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Final exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Homework |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Total Work Load | 118 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 3.93 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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