ESME522 TEACHING SCIENCE WITH TECHNOLOGY
| Course Code: | 8220522 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (0.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Elementary Science and Math. E. |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. JALE ÇAKIROĞLU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
1. To analyze the TPACK framework and its implications for science education;
2. To discuss the importance, advantages and disadvantages of technology integration into science education;
3. To develop an awareness related to the characteristics of educational technologies that can be used to improve the quality of science teaching and learning;
4. To examine various technologies that can be used in science education;
5. To engage in technology integrated lessons throughout the course;
6. To examine and reflect upon technology integrated science lesson examples;
7. To experience the technology integration process while preparing lesson plans and activities for teaching science;
8. To design a unit of instruction for a science topic using the TPACK framework;
9. To develop technological skills to be able to combine technology and pedagogy effectively for teaching science content;
10. To develop an interest in research on technology integration into science education.
Course Content
Technology integration into science education; Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework; TPACK research in science education/science teacher education; Demonstration and investigation of technologies for improving science teaching; Examination of technology integrated science lesson examples; Development and implementation of technology integrated science lessons.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Have skills to identify the problems related to the study field, developing solutions using appropriate research methods and applying these methods. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Have necessary knowledge and skills to plan, finalize and present research studies related to Elementary Science and Mathematics Education. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Have necessary knowledge to contribute to program development and evaluation studies related to Elementary Science and Mathematics Education. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Have skills to apply innovations related to Elementary Science and Mathematics Education in institutions and organizations where they are assigned. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Have ability to monitor and evaluate domestic and international publications related to the field. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Be capable of conducting data analysis by using appropriate statistical methods and techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Have theoretical knowledge about assessment techniques in education, teaching methods and material development that form the basis of the specialist area of Elementary Science and Mathematics Education. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Have academic and research ethics. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution