Information Package

Program of Primary School- Classroom Teaching

SNE427

PROJECT STUDIES IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

Course Code
SNE427
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. Explain the scope of project studies at the primary education level.
  2. Gain the ability to effectively use project-based learning approaches in the classroom.
  3. Apply the necessary strategies and methods to guide students through project processes.
  4. Develop appropriate assessment methods for project studies.
  5. Design and implement project studies suitable for primary school students.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to enable prospective classroom teachers to learn the processes of preparing, implementing, and evaluating project studies at the primary education level. It is designed to teach how to design projects, what to consider while guiding students, and how to apply project-based learning approaches. Students will not only gain the ability to plan and carry out project-based activities in their own classrooms, but also learn how to provide effective guidance during students? project preparation processes.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Concept of Project-Based Learning and Its Importance
2nd Week Project Design and Planning (Stages: theme selection, goal setting, time planning)
3rd Week Project Design and Planning (Stages: theme selection, goal setting, time planning)
4th Week Project Design and Planning (Stages: theme selection, goal setting, time planning)
5th Week Collaboration and Group Work in the Project Process
6th Week Teacher Guidance During the Project Process
7th Week Time Management and Organization in Project Work
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Feedback and Revision in the Project Process
10th Week Assessment Methods in Project Work
11th Week Sample Applications of Project-Based Learning
12th Week Final Project Preparation and Presentation (Student Presentations)
13th Week Final Project Preparation and Presentation (Student Presentations)
14th Week Final Project Preparation and Presentation (Student Presentations)
Recommended or Required ReadingKaya, A. (2019). Project-Based Learning in Education. Eğitim Yayınevi.
Ministry of National Education. (2022, July 15). Project-Based Learning Practices. https://www.meb.gov.tr/proje-tabanli-ogrenme-uygulamalari/
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Project 1 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 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 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 0 0 0
Homework 1 24 24
Total Work Load119
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.96
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
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K2
K3 X
K4
K5
K6
K7 X X
K8 X X
K9
K10 X X X X
K11 X X X X
K12 X
K13 X
K14 X
K15 X
K16 X
K17
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