Information Package

Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (Turkish)

EDS203

PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

Course Code
EDS203
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the concepts and principles of teaching.
  2. Explains the concepts of instructional strategies, teaching methods, and teaching techniques.
  3. Establishes the relationship between instructional strategies and teaching methods and techniques.
  4. Identifies the types of programs and plans (educational program, instructional program, course syllabus, annual unit plan, and lesson plan)
  5. Identifies instructional models, theories, approaches, methods, and techniques.
  6. Selects and implements appropriate teaching methods and techniques for a specific learning outcome at a given grade level.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionBasic concepts related to teaching, principles of learning and teaching, importance and benefits of planned work in teaching, planning of teaching, learning and teaching strategies, teaching methods and techniques, their relationship with practice.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction: Course Objectives and Content
2nd Week Fundamental Concepts of Development and Learning, Principles of Instruction, Instructional Strategies
3rd Week Learning Theories and Approaches
4th Week Teaching?Learning Models, Theories, and Approaches: Neurophysiological Theory, Constructivism, Cooperative Learning
5th Week Teaching?Learning Models, Theories, and Approaches: Mastery Learning Model, Project-Based Learning
6th Week Teaching?Learning Models, Theories, and Approaches: Ways of Thinking
7th Week Teaching?Learning Models, Theories, and Approaches: Multiple Intelligences Theory
8th Week Midterm Examination
9th Week Instructional Methods and Techniques ? I: Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Case Study Method
10th Week Instructional Methods and Techniques ? II: Demonstration?Practice Method, Problem-Solving Method, Individual Study Method
11th Week Instructional Methods and Techniques ? III: Demonstration, Role-Playing, Microteaching, Simulation
12th Week Instructional Methods and Techniques ? IV: Six Thinking Hats, Team-Based Learning, Drama, Outdoor / Out-of-Class Learning
13th Week Presentations
14th Week Presentations
15th Week Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingTaşpınar, M. (2017). Kuramdan uygulamaya öğretim ilke ve yöntemleri. Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık, 1-387.
Özden, Y. (2000). Öğrenme ve Öğretme, Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık
Reiser, R. A., Dick, W. (1996). Instructional Planning A Guide for Teachers. California:Allyn & Bacon
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Practice
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 1 60
Total(%) 90
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 90
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 10
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 1 18 18
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 10 10
Homework 2 7 14
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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K2 X
K3 X X
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