EDS649 A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TEACHER EDUC.
| Course Code: | 4540649 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Educational Sciences |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. AHMET OK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Students attending this course are expected to
1. Comprehend the main elements of education and teacher education and training
2. Understand the strategies used in selected countries around the world
3. Relate cultural, social, economic aspects to teacher education processes
4. Analyze the problems of teacher education in selected countries
5. Propose solutions related to different dimensions of teacher education and teaching profession
6. Appreciate actions taken for resolving problems of teaching profession
7. Demonstrate desire to participate in teaching profession related events
Course Content
Study and improvement of teacher quality. A comparative study of teacher training programs; a review of historical and practical applications of staff development.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students completeting this course are expected to
1.1. explain the main elements involved in teacher education process
1.2. compare elements involved in teacher education across selected countries
2.1. propose strategies for teacher education applicable to different contexts
2.2. explains the strengths and weaknesses of strategies used in teacher education of selected countries
3.1 explains the influence of cultural, social and economic status on teacher education in selected countries
3.2. write reports explaining the connection among teacher education and context factors
4.1 determine common problems in teacher education training and teaching profession.
4.2 extract probable inconsistencies in teacher education process of selected countries
5.1 develop a model for teacher teacher education considering various dimensions of teacher education and training process.
5.2 purpose alternative solutions to overcome teaching profession questions different contexts.
6.1 orally express good feeling to actions taken for raise problems of teaching profession
6.2 support actions taken for reducing teaching profession problems
7.1 take part in discussions related to teaching
7.2 allocates tame and energy for resolving teaching profession related studies