CEIT412 TEACHING PRACTICE

Course Code:4300412
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):5 (2.00 - 6.00)
ECTS Credit:10.0
Department:Computer Education and Instructional Technology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Lecturer Dr. MİHRAÇ BANU GÜNDOĞAN
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course aims to give students the opportunity to observe and experience the notion of "teaching". During the semester, they need to be present at the schools assigned for a total of 72 hours and they both observe and practice teaching under the supervision of their mentor
teachers.

By the end of this course and their practice, the students will be able to:

  • apply classroom management skills 
  • apply rules of objective writing in stating course objectives 
  • prepare a complete lesson plan for a one hour class at schools
  • practice the teaching process and get feedback from both their mentor teachers and instructors

Course Content

Field experience and practice teaching including class observation, adjusting to classroom conditions, planning and preparation for teaching. Guided teaching practice in Computer Education and Instructional Technology.


Course Learning Outcomes

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

  • choose the right technology for supporting classes 
  • solve classroom management problems in the classroom 
  • apply evaluation and feedback methods in the classroom 
  • use lesson plans
  • prepare a SWOT analysis based on the curricula and its implementation
  • discuss their teaching practice experience
  • evaluate their experience

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.

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