MSE531 READINGS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
| Course Code: | 4600531 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Mathematics and Science Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. CEREN ÖZTEKİN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
understand the goal of science education
familiar with research and trends in science education
familiar with issues in science education research
familiar with various research studies in science learning and teaching and science teacher education
analyze the strengths, weakness, and gaps of the existing research
aware of gender issues in science education research
maintain an open and questioning mind towards new ideas and alternative points of view
appreciate the relation of science with society, culture and gender
gain an experience on designing and conducting a scientific research
show concern for ethical issues while conducting research
Course Content
Provides a study on the current state of theory and research on learning, teaching and curriculum in school science and aims to provide an opportunity for researchers in science education to reconsider the next step of research in the field. Helps students not only to identify research topics, methods and trends in science education but also to recognize the research issues con temporarily highlighted.
Course Learning Outcomes
critically synthesize the research in science education research
familiar with recent studies of theory and perspectives on science education
engage in the process of experiencing the harmony or dissonance between the perspectives described in the topic and your own
develop insights about research and trends in science education
arguments on the ideas reported on research in science education research
comment on issues addressed in the selected text