CEIT411 SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

Course Code:4300411
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (1.00 - 4.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Computer Education and Instructional Technology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Lecturer Dr. MİHRAÇ BANU GÜNDOĞAN
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

After completing the course the student will learn;

  • different aspects of teaching and the teaching profession
  • information about the school environment, regulations and activities
  • to observe authentic teaching
  • write reflection reports for different activities to observe teachers at work and get to know students.

     


Course Content

School experience is a course based on teaching methods courses (CEIT 380 and CEIT 382), where students get a chance to make observations and discussions based on their prior learning. The aim of the course is to give students an opportunity to observe authentic teaching. The tasks and activities performed by student-teachers enable them to observe their mentor teachers at work within the classrooms along with different aspects of teaching and introduce them to the ecology of school environment.
Prerequisite: CEIT 382


Course Learning Outcomes

Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

  • tell about the responsiblities and the daily schedule of a teacher
  • tell about the typical day of a chosen students
  • tell about both in class and extra-curricular activities
  • tell about how the school administration operates
  • tell about the planned learning activities before, during and after the class.
  • to prepare lesson plan 
  • to prepare a school experience portfolio

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1They have the skill and knowledge to use information technologies.
2They use information technology to access information, and they analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge by adapting to new situations.
3They use strategies and techniques based on learning theories and apply them to solve instructional problems in a systemic and systematic way
4They have skill and knowledge in analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation in instructional design process.
5They implement learning-teaching methods and techniques in computer education.
6They have knowledge, skill and competency about computer hardware, operating systems, computer networks and programming languages.
7They determine measurement and evaluation methods and techniques used in computer education.
8They have the ability to conduct and present results of intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary researches in the field of instructional technology.
9They comprehend project management processes and implement and present projects electronically.
10They have critical thinking and problem solving skills.
11They have social communication and cultural exchange skills.
12They have legal knowledge, skills and attitudes required for teaching profession and apply them in the learning environment.

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution