Information Package

Elementary Mathematics Education Program

GKE411

SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION

Course Code
GKE411
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 concept of sustainability and its usage areas.
  2. Evaluate the social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainability.
  3. Explain the benefits of sustainability for people and society.
  4. Explain the effect of social change on sustainability in various dimensions.
  5. Explain the relationship between natural environment,population problems and economic problems.
  6. Evaluate the relationship between sustainability and education.
  7. Prepare projects for sustainable development goals.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionConcept of sustainability and area of use; sustainability from the perspective of social sciences and sciences; sustainability in the context of societal change; education and sustainability; future of mankind and sustainability; migration, poverty and inequality; sustainable environment; ecology, global environmental problems and sustainability; sustainable society in the harmony with nature; population, economic system and natural environments; consumption habits and environment, social responsibility studies, sustainability in terms of concrete and non-concrete heritage; reconsideration of human-nature relations within the axis of sustainability.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to course content
2nd Week The concept of sustainability, the concept of sustainable development, and its fundamental component
3rd Week Sustainable development from past to present
4th Week Sustainable development from past to present
5th Week The structure and dimensions of social change and sustainability
6th Week Sustainable Development Goals
7th Week Education for sustainable development
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Education for sustainable development
10th Week Project examples for Sustainable Development Goals
11th Week Project implementations
12th Week Project implementations
13th Week Project presentations
14th Week Project presentations / General review
Recommended or Required ReadingÖzgen, N. & Kahyaoğlu, M. ( 2019). Sürdürülebilir kalkınma. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 3 39
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 1 20 20
Presentation (including preperation) 1 10 10
Report writing
Book Presentation
Article 1 5 5
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 1 10 10
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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