Information Package

Program of Turkish Language Teaching

EDS426

CHARACTER AND VALUE EDUCATION

Course Code
EDS426
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 basic concepts in the field of character and value education.
  2. Know the applications of character and value education in Türkiye and the world.
  3. Make and implement a teaching plan for character and value education.
  4. Gain knowledge about the psychological and individual foundations of values.
  5. Become aware of the basic processes and principles used in values education
  6. Discuss the concepts of basic human rights, ethics and multiculturalism.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionStudents taking this course will be able to discuss basic human rights, ethics and moral values; It is aimed to provide students with basic understanding and experiences that will enable them to contribute to the moral/ethical and character development of both their individual lives and the people they will serve as psychological counselors of the future. In this course, Basic concepts (character, personality, virtue, temperament, morality, value), Fundamental human rights (rights advocacy, rights-based approach), Ethics and multiculturalism, Values (Classification of values, Values and the concepts they are related to, Psychological and individual foundations), Well-being, Character strengths and virtues.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, Course Aims and Objectives
2nd Week Basic Concepts
3rd Week Fundamental Human Rights and Universal Values
4th Week Definition and Classification of Values
5th Week Psychological and Individual Foundations of Values
6th Week Multiculturalism and Ethics in Character and Value Education
7th Week Character and Value Education within the Well-being Model
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Classification of Character Strengths and Virtues, and Examples of Best Practices
10th Week Virtues of Wisdom/Courage and Related Character Strengths
11th Week Virtues of Humanity/Justice and Related Character Strengths
12th Week Virtues of Temperance/Transcendence and Related Character Strengths
13th Week Presentations of Lesson Plans/Activities Developed for Character and Value Education
14th Week Presentations of Lesson Plans/Activities Developed for Character and Value Education
Recommended or Required ReadingKağan, M. & Yılmaz, N. (2019). Karakter ve Değer Eğitimi. Pegem A Yayıncılık
Işık, Ş. (2021). Karakter Güçleri ve Erdemler. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 2 30
Project 1 20
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 2 22 44
Lesson Plan Development 1 22 22
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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