EPO604 - CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN IN-SERVICE EDUCATION

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN IN-SERVICE EDUCATION EPO604 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Team/Group Work
 
Instructor (s)Assist. Prof. Esed YaÄŸcı 
Course objectiveAims to develop and apply in-service training curriculum to train manpower in various agencies and organizations. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the course, students will be able to; explain concepts related with in service training
  2. explain relations between elements of in service training program
  3. comprehend principles of in service training curriculum development
  4. prepare in service training program design
Course ContentBasic terminology/concepts. Theoretical foundations of curriculum development. Curriculum planning needs analysis and needs assessment. Taxonomy of educational objectives. Behavioral/performance objectives. Writing behavioral/ performance objectives. Syllabus design, content analysis, table of specifications. Learning situations. Teaching situations and instructional design. Testing situations. Make observations in the state establishments and foundations, comprehend the principle of curriculum in service training, prepare curriculum in service training. Curriculum implementation, field test preparation. Curriculum evaluation. Sustainability in curriculum development. New trends in curriculum development. 
ReferencesErtürk, S. (1973). Eğitimde Program Geliştirme. Ankara: Yelkentepe Yayınları: 9,.
Özçelik, D. A (1987). Eğitim Programları ve Öğretim. Ankara: ÖSYM Eğitim Yayınları 8.
Demirel, Ö. (2004). Kuramdan Uygulamaya Eğitimde Program Geliştirme. Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık, 6. Basım.
Ornstein, A.C.; F.B. Hunkins. (1988). Curriculum: Foundations, Principles and Issues. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs.
Tyler, R.W. (1973). Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction. Chicago and London: University of Chicago Press.
Taymaz, H. (1981). Hizmet içi eğitim. Ankara. A.Ü. Eğitim Fakültesi Yayınları
Kalkandelen, H. (1979).Hizmet içi eğitim.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Basic concepts related to in-service training
Week 2Theoretical foundations of curriculum development
Week 3Determining the needs of in-service training.
Week 4Developing in-service training curriculum.
Week 5Developing in-service training curriculum.
Week 6Presenting the report of in-service training curriculum.
Week 7Observing in-service training implementation in institutions.
Week 8Observing in-service training implementation in institutions.
Week 9Basic principles of adult education and learning characteristics of adults.
Week 10Adult educator and properties of adult curriculum
Week 11Adult education methods.
Week 12Adult education methods.
Week 13Communication and guidance in adult education.
Week 14Communication and guidance in adult education.
Week 15Preparation for final exam.
Week 16Final exam.

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training420
Assignments220
Presentation220
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes860
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training4312
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation21530
Project000
Homework assignment21836
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 12020
Total Workload3764210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Able to comprehend the basic concepts, principles and theories of curriculum development.    X
2. Able to interpret the basic concepts, principles and theories of teaching?learning processes.   X 
3. Able to analyze the basic concepts, principles and approaches of curriculum development.   X 
4. Able to comprehend the basic concepts and principles of scientific research methods.    X
5. Able to carry out a research in a scientific way both individually and with a team.     X
6. Able to develop curricula in different levels and disciplines that are qualified as to enable students comprehend the nature of science.    X
7. Able to design effective teaching and learning environments in different levels and disciplines that will enhance meaningful learning.     X
8. Able to assess the effectiveness of curricula in different levels and disciplines.    X
9. Able to design/assess life-long learning programs for adults to realize the requirements of life-long learning.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest