İÖB711 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATIONS IN ELEM.EDUCATI

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
QUALITY MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATIONS IN ELEM.EDUCATI İÖB711 Fall 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Dr. Ali Ekber Åžahin 
Course objectiveThe purpose of this course is to develop solutions to educational problems using quality management process.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Determine educational problems using self evaluation models (EFQM, Malcom Balridge, KALDER)
  2. Use tools and techniques in process improvement to provide solutions to these problems
  3. Apply a quality model and quality management process in a school
Course ContentSelf evaluation models (EFQM, Malcom Balridge, KALDER). Tools and techniques in process improvement. Implementing quality management process in schools. 
ReferencesCornesky, R., Lazarus, W. (1995). Continuous Quality Improvement in the Classroom: A Collaborative Approach. Cornesky & Associates, Inc., Port Orange, FL.
Glasser, W. (1992). The Quality School. Managing Students without Coercion. Harper & Row, New York. Greenwood, M. S. ve Gaunt, H. J. (1994). Total quality management for schools. Cassell: London. Kaufman, R., Zahn, D. (1993). Quality Manegement Plus. Corwin Press., Inc., London. Sallis, E. (2002). Total quality management in education. Kogan Page: London. ÅžimÅŸek, H. (2007). Toplam kalite yönetimi. Åžeçkin: Ankara. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introductions: Course, Expectations, Readings, Assignments
Week 2Organizational self evaluation models: EFQM, Malcom Balridge, KALDER
Week 3Organizational self evaluation models: EFQM, Malcom Balridge, KALDER
Week 4TQM tools and techniques
Week 5TQM tools and techniques
Week 6TQM tools and techniques
Week 7Mid-term exam
Week 8Implications of self evaluation models and process improvements in schools
Week 9Implications of self evaluation models and process improvements in schools
Week 10Implications of self evaluation models and process improvements in schools
Week 11Implications of self evaluation models and process improvements in schools
Week 12Implications of self evaluation models and process improvements in schools
Week 13Presentations of case studies
Week 14Presentations of case studies
Week 15Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application550
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments115
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms115
Final exam120
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes780
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes120
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application51050
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14684
Presentation / Seminar Preparation13030
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 15050
Total Workload36129286

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Student has basic knowledge and skill of subject and pedagogical areas.     X
2. Student recognizes problems related to primary level science and mathematics areas and develops suggestions and solutions for those problems.    X 
3. Students has knowledge related to scientific research methods and techniques.    X 
4. Student can perform quantitative and qualitative research related to primary education (mathematics, science and technology, social sciences, Turkish, literacy etc.). X    
5. Student will be aware of problems related to science and mathematics teachers and primary school teachers; plans a scientific research, and use data analysis techniques for developing solutions   X 
6. Student develops the best education strategies, methods, and techniques, teaching materials, and the most effective measurement and evaluation techniques by considering primary level students? individual differences, primary education program and its content, and program development principles.X    
7. Student follows national and international studies related to science and mathematics teachers and primary school teachers and perform comparative studies.X    
8. Student has effective communication skills.    X 
9. Student has scientific and professional ethic values and awareness. X    
10. Student gains lifelong learning behavior and comprehension.   X 

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