Courses given by the Department of Elementary Science and Math. E.
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESME500 | M.S. THESIS | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 50.0 |
Course ContentFor course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr. | |||||
| ESME506 | QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS IN EDUCATION | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 10.0 |
Course ContentThis course focuses on understanding and application of basic concepts and principles of descriptive and inferential statistics pertaining educational research. Topics covered in this course include review of descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analyses, and comparisons of means. | |||||
| ESME509 | EDUCATIONAL INQUIRY | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentFor course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr. | |||||
| ESME510 | ARGUMENTATION IN SCIENCE TEACHING AND LEARNING | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 6.0 |
Course ContentArgumentation in science and science education;Strategies for defining and supporting argumentation; Written argumentation;Practical inquiry and argumentation;Argumentation in socio-scientific contexts;Exploring assesment related to argumentation. | |||||
| ESME522 | TEACHING SCIENCE WITH TECHNOLOGY | 3 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentTechnology 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. | |||||
| ESME525 | NATURE OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentFor course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr. | |||||
| ESME543 | SKILLS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE INVESTIGATION | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentProblems, issues, and events associated with the environment. Key skills required for identification, analysis, investigation and evaluation of environmental problems and issues. Instructional methods and techniques pertaining to teaching and learning issue investigation on environment. | |||||
| ESME547 | CURRICULUM IN ELEMENTARY MATH.&SCIENCE EDUC. | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentConceptions and definitions of curriculum. Various philosophical trends, which have influenced modern mathematics and science curriculum and instruction. Introduces basic concepts of curriculum design and provides opportunities for curriculum development. | |||||
| ESME550 | SEMINAR IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE&MATH. EDUC. | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.0 |
Course ContentProvides a forum for students to present and discuss proposals for masters theses. | |||||
| ESME560 | ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH IN ELEMNTRY MATH.&SCIENCE EDUC. | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentExamines the current state of theory and research on learning, instruction, and curriculum in school science and mathematics. Review of selected research studies in mathematics and science education. | |||||
| ESME563 | ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentBasic principles of environmental and conservation education stressed in grades K-8. Methods and techniques for integrating these principles into existing curricula. Designed for the development and evaluation of new interdisciplinary teaching materials. | |||||
| ESME572 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ELEMENTARY MATH.&SCIENCE EDUC. | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentIndividual research or study with a faculty member, arranged in advance of registration. A one- or two-page written proposal should be submitted to the instructor during the first week of the term specifying the scope of the project, project activities, meeting times, completion date, and student products. | |||||