The main aim of the course is to enable students to recognize the scientific and technological developments leading to social changes and to associate them with the curriculum of the social studies course.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
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Learning Outcomes:
1
Defines, explains, exemplifies the concepts of science and technology.;
2
Understand the nature of science and scientific processes.;
3
Understands the effects of science and technology on social and cultural life.;
4
Understands the concepts and importance of scientific and technology literacy.;
5
Recognizes the basic scientific theories and inventions that have influenced the development of human civilization.;
6
Understands social problems that are the result of technological developments.;
7
Recognizes the proposed scientific and technological solutions for the solution of technology-related problems.;
8
Gains awareness and sensitivity to scientific and technological developments.;
9
Recognizes the related learning area, subjects and achievements in the social studies curriculum.;
10
Realizes social sensitivity in the use of science and technology.;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
1
Orientation: Introducing the aim and content of the course, and the sources.
2
Science and technology concepts
3
The nature of science and scientific processes
4
The effects of science and technology on social and cultural life
5
Science and technology in the archaic age
6
Science and technology in the Middle Ages
7
Science and technology in the new age
8
Science and technology in the contemporary age
9
Science and technology today
10
Technology-related social problems
11
Scientific and technological suggestions for the solution of social problems
12
The importance, agenda and future of scientific and technological developments
13
Science and technology in social studies curriculum
14
Social sensitivity in the use of science and technology
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
1
40
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
Final Exam
1
60
Total
2
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
60
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Information
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
2
28
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
Homeworks, Performances
0
Projects
Field Studies
Midtermexams
1
Others
Final Exams
1
Total WorkLoad
Total workload/ 30 hr
ECTS Credit of the Course
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
