EDS544 THEORIES OF INSTRUCTION
| Course Code: | 4540544 |
| 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. MERAL AKSU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The students completing this course are expected to:
Comprehend basic concepts related to theory and theory construction
Comprehend major theories of instruction
Apply instructional theories into classroom teaching
Analyze theories based on classroom observations
Evaluate the performance of others who are applying the instructional theories
Develop a personal pedagogy of learning and teaching
Course Content
Study of the emergence and the present status of instructional theories and the discussion of the relationship between learning theories, instructional theories and practical applications.
Course Learning Outcomes
The students completing this course are expected to:
Give an example of a major concept
Explain the differences between some major concepts
Explain different approaches to theory construction
Explain the major features of each instructional theory
Write a reflection report for each theory studied
Compare the theories based on teaching, learning, students and teachers
Teach a lesson using an instructional theory
Use appropriate instructional theories to plan a lesson
Reflect on classroom teaching
Critique lessons that incorporate different theories of instruction and instructional strategies
Rate the performance of teachers in applying instructional theories
Explain views related to learning, instruction and instructional theories
Explain the reasons for having instructional theories