Information Package

Elementary Mathematics Education Program

EDS427

COMPARATIVE EDUCATION

Course Code
EDS427
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. Know the education systems of different countries.
  2. compare different education systems from different perspectives.
  3. As a result of the comparison, analyze the characteristics of the Turkish Education System.
  4. Develop suggestions regarding the Turkish Education System.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionDefinition, scope, history of comparative education; methods and research in comparative education; Comparison of the education systems of different countries in terms of structure, operation, school levels, human resources, financing of education, privatization in education, policy making, planning and implementation in education; gender, social justice and equality in education in different countries; reform and innovation initiatives in education in different countries; teacher and education/school administrator training systems in different countries; globalization and internationalization in education; International exams, institutions and organizations related to education.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course information and introduction
2nd Week Definition, scope, history of comparative education
3rd Week Methods and research in comparative education
4th Week Different education systems in terms of structure and functioning
5th Week Education systems in financial terms
6th Week Education systems from a political perspective
7th Week Gender, social justice and equality in education in different countries
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Current developments in training teachers and administrators in different countries
10th Week Reform and innovation initiatives in education in different countries
11th Week Globalization and international organizations
12th Week International exams related to education
13th Week Analysis of the Turkish Education system
14th Week Revision
15th Week Evaluation of the Course
Recommended or Required ReadingBakioğlu, A. (2018). Karşılaştırmalı Eğitim Yönetimi. Ankara: Nobel
Balcı, Ali. (2015). Karşılaştırmalı Eğitim Sistemleri. Ankara: Pegem .
Moodleda öğretim elemanı tarafından sağlanan okuma metinleri.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Lecture
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 6 6
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2 X X X X
K3
K4
K5
K6 X
K7 X
K8
K9
K10