Courses given by the Department of Human Resources Development In Education
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRDE505 | INQUIRY METHODS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentApplication of qualitative and quantitative inquiry methods and techniques to human resources area to identify and solve training and development problems. Survey of inquiry methods that would help human resources education specialists to gain information to make more informed decisions. Regarding training, to assess training needs, to design and implement inquiry to meet these needs, and to communicate their findings to inform and influence future plans. Problem identification, searching and reviewing literature, research design, design of data collection instruments like questionnaires and interview guides, data collection and analytical techniques, and report preparation. Basic statistical procedures as used in quantitative inquiry methods and needs assessment. | |||||
| HRDE510 | EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND DESIGN | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentAn investigation into educational organisations in terms of their design, climates and the other | |||||
| HRDE515 | DESIGNING TRAINING PROGRAMS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentHuman values and problems in organisations (perception, personality, interpersonal transactions), organisational perspectives of human nature and motivation, leadership and participation, decision making, team management, group dynamics in organisations, conflict resolutions in organisational context, organisation as dynamic and developing systems (structure, process, change, development), implications of theory and research that underlie the field of organisational psychology in various organisational contexts. Examination of the individual as a functioning member of the groups and organisations in public and private sectors. | |||||
| HRDE520 | TRAINING STRATEGIES AND TACHNIQUES | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentVarious aspects of adult learning and thinking. Concepts and practices related to staff development and in-service education, review of trends in staff development and training to examine implications for the workplace. Use of various training techniques toward the purpose of achieving specific training objectives. Developing training skills through a broad range of training session activities including formal presentation, discussion and peer interaction, modelling, role-playing, case study, problem based learning, simulation, using media, warm-up activities, facilitation, developing customised activities, and modification of packaged activities. Use of informal learning processes (job assignments, mentoring, coaching, and self-directed learning) in training. Preparation of training materials for a specific target audience. Preparing a project outlining training strategies and techniques to be used for a specific training need. | |||||
| HRDE525 | ASSESSMENT OF TRAINING PROGRAMS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentThis course underlies a variety of innovative ideas and new ways of thinking about the value and use of technology in a school setting. The main goal of this course is to provide school administrators and leaders of educational settings with applications of educational technology to restructure their learning environments and improve schools and school programs with the merits of instructional technology. This course also covers planning, funding, and staff development models to provide the school administrators and leaders with site-based models. | |||||
| HRDE530 | PERFORMANCE EVALUATION | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentVarious roles of performance evaluation. Operational measures of job performance. Performance evaluation process and procedures, evaluation instrument development and implementation, measuring training achievement. | |||||
| HRDE550 | INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentUnderstanding the importance of interpersonal relations and social skills. The process of relationship formation, maintenance, and dissolution. The association of interpersonal relationships and personal well-being. Expressing feelings verbally and non verbally. Communication skills and the languages of interpersonal relationships including self-disclosure, developing and maintaining trust, ways of increasing communication skills, helpful listening and responding. Managing feelings, resolving interpersonal conflicts and barriers to interpersonal effectiveness. Roles, gender, power, and change in relationships. | |||||
| HRDE552 | CAREER DEVELOPMENT COUNSELING | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentDifferent theories of career development and application of theories to career development issues. The nature of career choice, development patterns in career choice, components of career success and satisfaction, group cohesiveness. Role of organisational awareness and commitment. Role of occupational information in career choice. Techniques and methods of career planning. | |||||
| HRDE554 | TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentDefinitions of the concept of quality and total quality management. Application of the total quality management principles and procedures to educational processes. Stakeholders in total quality management. Team formation, problem solving, and policy implementation through total quality management process for the purpose of continuous organisational improvement. Daily management tools for effective total quality management. Students in this course acquire an adequate understanding of total quality management as a way of continuous improvement and the skills necessary to implement it in the field of education. | |||||
| HRDE558 | WEB-BASED TRAINING: DESIGN & IMPLEMENT. STRATEGIES | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentThis course aims to provide necessary skills and background in construction and implementation criteria, and procedures for selection and evaluation of web-based training materials; synthesis of research and resources in the field. The course also underlines major steps and techniques used in design, development and evaluation of web-based training environments. Such contemporary issues as e-learning and WBT for human resource development and professional development also receive a considerable attention in this course. | |||||
| HRDE560 | NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentTheoretical and practical basis of needs assessment in in-service training programs, qualitative and quantitative approaches applied to determining needs. Micro and macro training needs and their assessment. Task, knowledge, skill and ability analysis. Study of various needs analysis techniques, task analysis, competency studies, training need survey and interviews. Prioritising needs. Use of various data collection and analysis techniques for needs assessment. Linking needs analysis to training design. | |||||
| HRDE562 | ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentHuman values and problems in organisations (perception, personality, interpersonal transactions), organisational perspectives of human nature and motivation, leadership and participation, decision making, team management, group dynamics in organisations, conflict resolutions in organisational context, organisation as dynamic and developing systems (structure, process, change, development), implications of theory and research that underlie the field of organisational psychology in various organisational contexts. Examination of the individual as a functioning member of the groups and organisations in public and private sectors. | |||||
| HRDE564 | ADULT EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentA study of and practice in the education of adults based on anthropological theory and adult psychology including consideration of concepts of education as a continuing process and of international strategies for the realization of this concept. The concept of andragogy. Characteristics of adults as learners, cognitive development, interpersonal development, individual differences and change. Adult learning and motivation principles. Diagnosing learning needs of adults. Designing learning experiences for adults. Tools for training adults. Working with adults in educational settings. Assessing adult learning. | |||||
| HRDE566 | EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentScope and influence of leadership in educational organisations. Leadership and organisational development. Leadership role descriptions. Theoretical approaches to educational leadership, trait approach, power and influence approach, behaviour approach, situational approach. Recent research and practice on educational leadership. Strategies for improving leadership. The importance of leadership in educational change process with special reference to Turkish educational system. | |||||
| HRDE568 | COMPUTER MEDIATED LEARNING IN NETWORK ENVIRONMENT | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentIn this course students learn how to design and evaluate an educational Web site. Major outcome of the course will be a full-function educational web site. Class participation, professional quality research and products, collaborative work, high quality documentation will be major items of success in this course. | |||||
| HRDE570 | LEADERSHIP & PLANNING IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentThis course underlies a variety of innovative ideas and new ways of thinking about the value and use of technology in a school setting. The main goal of this course is to provide school administrators and leaders of educational settings with applications of educational technology to restructure their learning environments and improve schools and school programs with the merits of instructional technology. This course also covers planning, funding, and staff development models to provide the school administrators and leaders with site-based models. | |||||
| HRDE572 | CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN HUMAN RESOURCE EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentAn examination of conflict management processes and skills with an emphasis on interaction patterns, interpersonal relationships, and communication skills. A study of conflict, its origins, theories, sources and types, as well as the concepts and skills of conflict resolution. Factors affecting facilitation and processes of conflict resolution. Negotiation, mediation, and problem solving processes. Competence in organizational conflicts. | |||||
| HRDE574 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentFocuses on a variety of special topics within the spectrum of Human Resource Education. Special emphasis on the concept of team as vital part of the organization. Team building as the key to increase performance in all kinds of organizations. A unique effort to introduce the human factor of the team concept make up. Communication, conflict management, presentation skills, meeting management, critical thinking, and questioning. Action research, and e-research and its application in Human Resource Education field. | |||||
| HRDE576 | TRENDS AND ISSUES IN HUMAN RESOURCE EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentAn exploration of the contemporary and future developments, trends and issues related to Human Resource Education (HRE) field and implications for HRE professionals and adult educators. Topics will be selected from current and future workplace, societal, demographic, technological, | |||||
| HRDE578 | SUPERVISION IN HUMAN RESOURCES EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
Course ContentAn investigation of both role and function of supervisors in public and private educational settings with emphasis on supervisory skills for future school leaders, department chairs, and human resources specialists. Foundations of supervision, supervision as professional development, clinical supervision, human resource supervision and education connections, and supervision and summative evaluation are the key issues to be covered. The relationship among skills, functions, and effective human resources supervision and their implementation to the evolving nature of supervision as an emerging field in the operation of educational settings. | |||||
| HRDE589 | TERM PROJECT/INTERNSHIP | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 20.0 |
Course ContentFirst-hand experience in the work ssettings for 6 hours a week to work with professionals related to the area of interest, production of a major plan, program and instrument for assessment and a written report based the internship experience. Periodic assessment of internship experience. | |||||